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[[Image:Languatron.JPG|thumb|right|A languatron in use {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.]] | [[Image:Languatron.JPG|thumb|right|A languatron in use {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}.]] | ||
A '''languatron''', sometimes referred to as a '''languatron translator''', is a Colonial device that acts as a | A '''languatron''', sometimes referred to as a '''languatron translator''', is a hand-held Colonial computer device that acts as a real-time speech translator. | ||
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The languatron | The languatron consists of a speaker through which the translation is output, a series of four lights that flash during translation, as well as buttons for various functions. | ||
{{TOS|Apollo}} uses a languatron to communicate with the [[Ovion]] queen, [[Lotay]]. Her speech consists of a high pitch squeaking, which the languatron translates {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | {{TOS|Apollo}} uses a languatron to communicate with the [[Ovion]] queen, [[Lotay]]. Her speech consists of a high pitch squeaking, which the languatron translates {{OS|Saga of a Star World}}. | ||
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== ''Galactica 1980'' == | == ''Galactica 1980'' == | ||
A modified version of the languatron is furnished by [[Doctor Zee]], who programs it with Earth terminology and basic information | A modified version of the languatron is furnished by [[Doctor Zee]], who programs it with Earth terminology and basic information {{G80|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I}}. This is built into the [[wrist computron]], which [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] refer to whenever coming across terms, sayings, and slang they do not understand. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 7 September 2024
A languatron, sometimes referred to as a languatron translator, is a hand-held Colonial computer device that acts as a real-time speech translator.
Original Series
The languatron consists of a speaker through which the translation is output, a series of four lights that flash during translation, as well as buttons for various functions.
Apollo uses a languatron to communicate with the Ovion queen, Lotay. Her speech consists of a high pitch squeaking, which the languatron translates (TOS: "Saga of a Star World").
Galactica 1980
A modified version of the languatron is furnished by Doctor Zee, who programs it with Earth terminology and basic information (1980: "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I"). This is built into the wrist computron, which Troy and Dillon refer to whenever coming across terms, sayings, and slang they do not understand.