TEXT: 5�
  Computers 
  5�
   
  Computers 
   Computers fill a variety of roles in the control of equipment, vehicles, and the 
  processes of industry and bureaucracy. Computers operate in a number of ways to 
  complement, supplement, supplant, or replace active intelligent control or 
  supervision. 
   
   
  THE SHIP’S COMPUTERS 
   Select a master Ship’s Computer. 
   Install it on the Bridge. 
   Note the Local Computers for each of the Major Components. 
   Create the Local Network. 
   
  COMPUTER CONCEPTS 
   Cells hold Processes. The ship’s computer network 
  needs enough cells to hold all of its software processes. 
   Free Cells enhance efficiency. Empty cells help a 
  computer process more rapidly. 
  THE SHIP’S COMPUTER 
   Every ship has a master Ship’s 
  Computer located on the Bridge. It 
  networks with the many Local 
  Computers throughout the ship. 
   Local Computers. Every major 
  component has its own Local 
  Computer managing its activities 
  and operation. 
   The Standard Local Computer is 
  a Model/2 loaded with a Console 
  System Process and the 
  appropriate Component Process. 
   
  Major Components 
   Each item in these categories is a 
  Major Components and has a Local 
  Computer. 
   
    Drives 
    Power Plants 
    Sensors 
    Weapons 
    Defenses 
   
   Computers are identified by 
  Model, and distinguished by TL, 
  Cells, and Cost. 
   Cells. Computer capacity is 
  measured in Cells. One cell can 
  contain one Process. A system 
  operates most efficiently if free 
  Cells equal installed Processes. 
   Computer Tonnage. Computers 
  are not all that big: one Cell is a 
  Lan, or about 100 Cells per ton. 
  Model/5 and lower is dwarfed by its 
  control console (which is about one 
  Deck Square). 
   Brain Tonnage. Brains are 
  installed in an existing Cell, so while 
  the Brain itself is about 1 or 2 liters, 
  it is part of a larger Cell.  
   
  COMPUTERS 
  M
  Stage 
  Model 
  TL = 
  Cells 
  KCr
  Tonnage 
  0
   
  Model/0 
  5 2^0 
  1 
  100
   
  1
   
  Model/1 
  6 2^1 
  2 
  200
  Console 
  1b
   
  Model/1 bis 
  7 2^1+1 
  3 
  300
  Console 
  2
   
  Model/2 
  7 2^2 
  4 
  400
  Console 
  2b
   
  Model/2 bis 
  8 2^2+1 
  5 
  500
  Console 
  3
   
  Model/3 
  9 2^3 
  8 
  800
  Console 
  3b
   
  Model/3 bis 
  10 2^3+1 
  9 
  900
  Console 
  4
   
  Model/4 
  10 2^4 
  16 
  1600
  Console 
  5
   
  Model/5 
  11 2^5 
  32 
  3200
  Console 
  6
   
  Model/6 
  12 2^6 
  64 
  6400
  1 ton 
  7
   
  Model/7 
  13 2^7 
  128 
  12800
  2 tons 
  8
   
  Model/8 
  14 2^8 
  256 
  25600
  3 tons 
  9
   
  Model/9 
  15 2^9 
  512 
  51200
  5 tons 
  Ex
  Experimental (= Full QREBS) 
  -3  
   
  x 10
  x 3 
  Pr
  Prototype (= 3 of 5) 
  -2  
   
  x 3
  x 2 
  Ea
  Early (= 1 of 5) 
  -1  
   
  x 2
   
  Im
  Improved (= +1 of 5) 
  +1  
   
  / 2
   
  Adv
  Advanced (= +3 of 5) 
  +2  
   
  / 2
   
   
   
   
    
   
   
   
  Fiber Optic 
  fib 
  +1  
   
  x 1.5
  x 2 
   
  Photonic 
  phot 
  +3  
   
  / 2
   
   
  Fluidic 
  flu 
  +4  
   
  x 2
  x 2 
   
  Neural Network 
  neu 
  +5  
   
  x 2
   
   M. The model number or variant suffix for the computer. 
   Stage. The technological development stage for the computer. 
   Model. The standard model name for the computer (bis = second or enhanced). 
   TL. The tech level of the computer. 
   =. Shows the formula for computing the number of cells based on Model. 
   Cells. The number of internal computer operating cells. Each cell holds a process. 
   KCr. Computer cost. 
   Tonnage. The ship tonnage requires for the computer. 
   
  NETWORK UPGRADES 
   
  Upgrade 
  Status 
   
   
   
  Hardwire Connections 
  Standard 
   
   
   
  Specific Links Cut 
  Upgrade 
   
   
   
  Wireless Connections 
  Upgrade 
   
   
   Network Upgrades are available at no cost, but must be specified. 
   Default Network. All Local Computers and the Master Computer are default 
  hardwire networked with each other. Upgrade the Network as desired. 
   
   
  
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