Actual: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 22:10, 20 February 2024

"Actual" is the wireless callsign for the commanding officer, borrowed from the real-world communications term for the officer-in-charge (e.g. the commander of a military vessel, task force or unit).

It is used to distinguish the commanding officer from other personnel who may use the communications channel, without resorting to a code name or other identification. It is frequently used when sensitive information needs to be communicated directly to the officer-in-charge or when a direct and urgent order must be rendered.

Example: A pilot from battlestar Pacifica, callsign "Joker," is ordered to engage a target.

Pacifica: Joker, Pacifica. Engage the unidentified craft, weapons free.

Pilot: Pacifica, Joker. Confirm.

Pacifica: Joker, Pacifica Actual. Execute the order.

When communicating over wireless aboard Galactica, William Adama is "Galactica actual".

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 '''"Actual"''' is the [[wireless]] callsign for the commanding officer, borrowed from the real-world communications term for the officer-in-charge (e.g. the commander of a military vessel, task force or unit).
-It is used to distinguish the commanding officer from other personnel who may use the communications channel without resorting to a code name or other identification, and is frequently used when sensitive information needs to be communicated directly to the officer-in-charge or when a direct and urgent order must be rendered.
+It is used to distinguish the commanding officer from other personnel who may use the communications channel, without resorting to a code name or other identification. It is frequently used when sensitive information needs to be communicated directly to the officer-in-charge or when a direct and urgent order must be rendered.
-Example: Assume pilot call sign Joker, based on battlestar Pacifica, is required to engage in a dangerous maneuver.
+Example: A pilot from battlestar ''Pacifica'', callsign "Joker," is ordered to engage a target.
 : '''Pacifica''': Joker, Pacifica.  Engage the unidentified craft, weapons free.
-: '''Pilot''': Pacifica, Joker.  Order requires confirmation.
+: '''Pilot''': Pacifica, Joker. Confirm.
-: '''Pacifica''': Joker, Pacifica Actual.  Execute order.
+: '''Pacifica''': Joker, Pacifica Actual.  Execute the order.
-When communicating over wireless aboard ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[William Adama]] is "Galactica actual".
+When communicating over wireless aboard ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'', [[William Adama]] is "Galactica actual".
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