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{{disline|For information on the various technologies used in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] that are similar to the uses of the [[Original Series]] scanner, see [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series]].}} | |||
[[Image:RaiderSchematics.jpg|thumb|right|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider | |||
[[Image:RaiderSchematics.jpg|thumb|right|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.]] | |||
The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status. | The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status. | ||
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== Vipers == | == Vipers == | ||
Scanners are included on | Scanners are included on {{TOS|Viper}}s, who use them | ||
* to display enemy position, | * to display enemy position, | ||
* in targeting an enemy craft, | * in targeting an enemy craft, | ||
* or in reviewing known friendly and enemy ship configurations from the [[Warbook]] | * or in reviewing known friendly and enemy ship configurations from the [[Warbook]] {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | ||
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== Cylon version == | == Cylon version == | ||
A Cylon analogue to the scanner is also in use. However, the displays do not print out text, but rather rectangular shapes that zip across the screen | A Cylon analogue to the scanner is also in use. However, the displays do not print out text, but rather rectangular shapes that zip across the screen {{OS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Scanners are operated manually, requiring manual input from its operator. While voice activated computers exist, such as [[CORA]] and the database computer in "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]," the simplicity and reliability of scanners make them preferable by most Colonial Warriors and support staff. [[Komma|Corporal Komma]] comments that he prefers the "old fashioned" keyboard and scanner to voice interactive computer systems | Scanners are operated manually, requiring manual input from its operator. While voice activated computers exist, such as [[CORA]] and the database computer in "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]," the simplicity and reliability of scanners make them preferable by most Colonial Warriors and support staff. [[Komma|Corporal Komma]] comments that he prefers the "old fashioned" keyboard and scanner to voice interactive computer systems {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | ||
== Related Imagery == | == Related Imagery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
Image:PersonnelStatus.jpg|A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command | Image:PersonnelStatus.jpg|A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command {{OS|The Long Patrol}} | ||
Image:cylon scanner.jpg|A [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] | Image:cylon scanner.jpg|A [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Terminology (TOS)]] | [[Category:Terminology (TOS)]] | ||
[[Category:TOS]] | [[Category:TOS]] | ||
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For information on the various technologies used in the Re-imagined Series that are similar to the uses of the Original Series scanner, see Computers in the Re-imagined Series.
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The scanner is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in battlestar Core command centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.
Vipers
Scanners are included on Vipers, who use them
- to display enemy position,
- in targeting an enemy craft,
- or in reviewing known friendly and enemy ship configurations from the Warbook (TOS: "Saga of a Star World").
Battlestars
Several scanners are present in Core command, where they provide sensor readouts as well as other information to the bridge crew.
Cylon version
A Cylon analogue to the scanner is also in use. However, the displays do not print out text, but rather rectangular shapes that zip across the screen (TOS: "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I").
Notes
Scanners are operated manually, requiring manual input from its operator. While voice activated computers exist, such as CORA and the database computer in "Murder on the Rising Star," the simplicity and reliability of scanners make them preferable by most Colonial Warriors and support staff. Corporal Komma comments that he prefers the "old fashioned" keyboard and scanner to voice interactive computer systems (TOS: "Murder on the Rising Star").
Related Imagery
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A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command (TOS: "The Long Patrol") -
A Centurion at a Cylon version of a scanner at the Ravashol pulsar (TOS: "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I").
