Technology of the Twelve Colonies (TOS) - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Computers and Drones */

2026-03-14T14:55:37Z

Computers and Drones

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	The Colonials use computers in everyday life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.		The Colonials use computers in everyday life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.

	Portable [[Warrior's ~~knee board~~\|computers worn on the leg]] were worn by [[Colonial Warrior\|Colonial Warriors]] during [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] flights, although they became disused as [[The Fleet (TOS)\|the Fleet]]'s journey continued {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. They likely tied into the [[pressure suit]], given the presence of a electronics board at the knee {{OS\|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.		Portable [[Warrior's kneeboard\|computers worn on the leg]] were worn by [[Colonial Warrior\|Colonial Warriors]] during [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] flights, although they became disused as [[The Fleet (TOS)\|the Fleet]]'s journey continued {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. They likely tied into the [[pressure suit]], given the presence of a electronics board at the knee {{OS\|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.

	Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.		Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Computers and Drones */

2026-03-14T14:52:10Z

Computers and Drones

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	== Computers and Drones ==		== Computers and Drones ==

	The Colonials use computers in ~~every day~~ life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.		The Colonials use computers in everyday life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.

			Portable [[Warrior's knee board\|computers worn on the leg]] were worn by [[Colonial Warrior\|Colonial Warriors]] during [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] flights, although they became disused as [[The Fleet (TOS)\|the Fleet]]'s journey continued {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. They likely tied into the [[pressure suit]], given the presence of a electronics board at the knee {{OS\|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.

	Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.		Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Computers and Drones */

2025-09-15T01:04:50Z

Computers and Drones

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	{{mainarticle\|Weapons in the Original Series}}		{{mainarticle\|Weapons in the Original Series}}

	Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped {{TOS\|Viper}}s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ~~("[[~~Saga of a Star World~~]]," "[[~~The Man with Nine Lives~~]]")~~.		Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped {{TOS\|Viper}}s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower {{OS\|Saga of a Star World\|The Man with Nine Lives}}.

	== Communication ==		== Communication ==
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	== Computers and Drones ==		== Computers and Drones ==

	The Colonials use computers in every day life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for ~~eduction~~ {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.		The Colonials use computers in every day life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.

	Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even facsimiles of humans via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] (Saga of a Star World).		Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.

	== Power ==		== Power ==

	Power for electronic equipment is provided by devices known as [[energizer]]s. These come in large units for starships, such as ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' ~~([[~~Fire In Space~~]])~~, and also come in more portable units for civilian use {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.		Power for electronic equipment is provided by devices known as [[energizer]]s. These come in large units for starships, such as ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' {{OS\|Fire In Space}}, and also come in more portable units for civilian use {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.

	== Vehicles ==		== Vehicles ==
	The main mode of transportation is space travel. The vast majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|Fleet]] consists of sub-lightspeed capable, unarmed civilian craft. The most notable exception to this is ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', which is capable of moving at [[Propulsion (TOS)\|lightspeed]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}. Transporting people to the ground is usually either accomplished using [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]] or in Viper ~~fightercraft ("[[~~The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I~~]],""[[~~Saga of a Star World~~]]")~~.		The main mode of transportation is space travel. The vast majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|Fleet]] consists of sub-lightspeed capable, unarmed civilian craft. The most notable exception to this is ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', which is capable of moving at [[Propulsion (TOS)\|lightspeed]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}. Transporting people to the ground is usually either accomplished using [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]] or in Viper fighter craft {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I\|Saga of a Star World\|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II}}.

	Ground transportation is primarily accomplished with [[landram]]s. When conditions warrant, the arctic variant of the landram, the [[snowram]], can be brought to bear ~~("[[~~Saga of a Star World~~]]," "[[~~The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I~~]]")~~.		Ground transportation is primarily accomplished with [[landram]]s. When conditions warrant, the arctic variant of the landram, the [[snowram]], can be brought to bear {{OS\|Saga of a Star World\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.

	[[Hover-mobile]]s are also likely a form of personal transportation. {{TOS\|Boomer}} once commented to {{TOS\|Athena}} that, in his youth, he "hot-linked more hover-mobiles" than there were doors on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' ~~([[~~Fire In Space~~]])~~.		[[Hover-mobile]]s are also likely a form of personal transportation. {{TOS\|Boomer}} once commented to {{TOS\|Athena}} that, in his youth, he "hot-linked more hover-mobiles" than there were doors on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' {{OS\|Fire In Space}}.

	No known marine vessels exist.		No known marine vessels exist.
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Category:TOS" to "{{indicator|TOS}}[[Category:TOS"

2025-07-19T21:12:19Z

Text replacement - "[[Category:TOS" to "{{indicator|TOS}}[[Category:TOS"

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	[[fr:Technologie des Douze Colonies (LSO)]]		[[fr:Technologie des Douze Colonies (LSO)]]

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2024-02-24T17:46:28Z

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	{{mainarticle\|Weapons in the Original Series}}		{{mainarticle\|Weapons in the Original Series}}

	Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped {{TOS\|Viper}}s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]").		Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped {{TOS\|Viper}}s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ("[[Saga of a Star World]]," "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]").

	== Communication ==		== Communication ==
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	== Vehicles ==		== Vehicles ==
	The main mode of transportation is space travel. The vast majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|Fleet]] consists of sub-lightspeed capable, unarmed civilian craft. The most notable exception to this is ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', which is capable of moving at [[Propulsion (TOS)\|lightspeed]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}. Transporting people to the ground is usually either accomplished using [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]] or in Viper fightercraft ("[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]","[[Saga of a Star World]]").		The main mode of transportation is space travel. The vast majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|Fleet]] consists of sub-lightspeed capable, unarmed civilian craft. The most notable exception to this is ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', which is capable of moving at [[Propulsion (TOS)\|lightspeed]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}. Transporting people to the ground is usually either accomplished using [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]] or in Viper fightercraft ("[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]],""[[Saga of a Star World]]").

	Ground transportation is primarily accomplished with [[landram]]s. When conditions warrant, the arctic variant of the landram, the [[snowram]], can be brought to bear ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]").		Ground transportation is primarily accomplished with [[landram]]s. When conditions warrant, the arctic variant of the landram, the [[snowram]], can be brought to bear ("[[Saga of a Star World]]," "[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]").

	[[Hover-mobile]]s are also likely a form of personal transportation. {{TOS\|Boomer}} once commented to {{TOS\|Athena}} that, in his youth, he "hot-linked more hover-mobiles" than there were doors on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' ([[Fire In Space]]).		[[Hover-mobile]]s are also likely a form of personal transportation. {{TOS\|Boomer}} once commented to {{TOS\|Athena}} that, in his youth, he "hot-linked more hover-mobiles" than there were doors on ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' ([[Fire In Space]]).

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Galactica (RDM)" to "[[Galactica (TRS)"

2023-11-07T05:23:38Z

Text replacement - "[[Galactica (RDM)" to "[[Galactica (TRS)"

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	== Power ==		== Power ==

	Power for electronic equipment is provided by devices known as [[energizer]]s. These come in large units for starships, such as ''[[Galactica (~~RDM~~)\|Galactica]]'' ([[Fire In Space]]), and also come in more portable units for civilian use {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.		Power for electronic equipment is provided by devices known as [[energizer]]s. These come in large units for starships, such as ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' ([[Fire In Space]]), and also come in more portable units for civilian use {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.

	== Vehicles ==		== Vehicles ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Greetings from Earth" to "Greetings From Earth"

2023-09-22T03:28:20Z

Text replacement - "Greetings from Earth" to "Greetings From Earth"

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	== Computers and Drones ==		== Computers and Drones ==

	The Colonials use computers in every day life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for eduction {{OS\|Greetings ~~from~~ Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.		The Colonials use computers in every day life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for eduction {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.

	Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even facsimiles of humans via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] (Saga of a Star World).		Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even facsimiles of humans via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] (Saga of a Star World).

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Viper" to "{{TOS|Viper}}"

2021-09-26T00:51:12Z

Text replacement - "Viper" to "{{TOS|Viper}}"

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	Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped ~~[[Viper (~~TOS)\|Viper]]s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]").		Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped {{TOS\|Viper}}s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]").

	== Communication ==		== Communication ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Vipers" to "Vipers"

2021-09-26T00:49:05Z

Text replacement - "Vipers" to "Vipers"

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	{{mainarticle\|Weapons in the Original Series}}		{{mainarticle\|Weapons in the Original Series}}

	Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped [[Viper (TOS)\|~~Vipers~~]]) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]").		Laser-based weapons dominate the weapons of the Colonials. From personal weapons ([[laser pistol]], [[laser bola]]) to fighter craft (laser torpedo equipped [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]]s) to capitol ships (laser battery equipped [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestars]]), the Colonials primarily rely on lasers for their firepower ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]").

	== Communication ==		== Communication ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Colonial Shuttle (TOS)" to "Colonial shuttle"

2021-06-19T18:33:27Z

Text replacement - "Colonial Shuttle (TOS)" to "Colonial shuttle"

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	== Vehicles ==		== Vehicles ==
	The main mode of transportation is space travel. The vast majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|Fleet]] consists of sub-lightspeed capable, unarmed civilian craft. The most notable exception to this is ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', which is capable of moving at [[Propulsion (TOS)\|lightspeed]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}. Transporting people to the ground is usually either accomplished using [[Colonial ~~Shuttle (TOS)~~\|shuttles]] or in Viper fightercraft ("[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]","[[Saga of a Star World]]").		The main mode of transportation is space travel. The vast majority of the [[The Fleet (TOS)\|Fleet]] consists of sub-lightspeed capable, unarmed civilian craft. The most notable exception to this is ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'', which is capable of moving at [[Propulsion (TOS)\|lightspeed]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}. Transporting people to the ground is usually either accomplished using [[Colonial shuttle\|shuttles]] or in Viper fightercraft ("[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]","[[Saga of a Star World]]").

	Ground transportation is primarily accomplished with [[landram]]s. When conditions warrant, the arctic variant of the landram, the [[snowram]], can be brought to bear ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]").		Ground transportation is primarily accomplished with [[landram]]s. When conditions warrant, the arctic variant of the landram, the [[snowram]], can be brought to bear ("[[Saga of a Star World]]", "[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I]]").

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	The Colonials use computers in everyday life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.		The Colonials use computers in everyday life. Computers have a variety of uses, such as those for education {{OS\|Greetings From Earth}}, military, and [[computer room\|retaining records]]. Some computers, such as [[C.O.R.A.]], are voice activated and have artificial intelligence {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}.

	Portable [[Warrior's ~~knee board~~\|computers worn on the leg]] were worn by [[Colonial Warrior\|Colonial Warriors]] during [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] flights, although they became disused as [[The Fleet (TOS)\|the Fleet]]'s journey continued {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. They likely tied into the [[pressure suit]], given the presence of a electronics board at the knee {{OS\|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.		Portable [[Warrior's kneeboard\|computers worn on the leg]] were worn by [[Colonial Warrior\|Colonial Warriors]] during [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] flights, although they became disused as [[The Fleet (TOS)\|the Fleet]]'s journey continued {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}. They likely tied into the [[pressure suit]], given the presence of a electronics board at the knee {{OS\|Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I}}.

	Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.		Also, at the time of the [[Battle of Cimtar\|fall of the Colonies]], the Fleet was well advanced in cybernetics and robotics, creating drones such as [[Muffit II]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}} and even [[Android\|facsimiles of humans]] via their [[bio-robotics institutes]] {{OS\|War of the Gods, Part I}}. However, these drones are not programmed with artificial intelligence, for fear of creating another race of machines like the [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.