Guide to Communication Devices - Revision history

Pope Dave The 3th: Radio polishing

2026-04-03T14:11:41Z

Radio polishing

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	* The Messaging Server is a very unreliable form of communication, it's best used for casual conversation.		* The Messaging Server is a very unreliable form of communication, it's best used for casual conversation.

	====Station-~~bounced~~ Radio====		====Station-Bounced Radio====
	[[File:Station_Bounced_Radio.png]]		[[File:Station_Bounced_Radio.png]]
	A station bounced radio is a ~~small~~, ~~upright green device~~. ~~The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!~~		A station-bounced radio is, as the name implies, a compact radio meant for communication aboard the Horizon, or with it from away sites.

	* The station-bounced radio is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without ~~Telecomms~~ being active ~~and powered~~. It is the first line of defense when it comes to emergency communication and one of the few options for communication while [[Guide_to_Away_Missions\|off the ship]].		* The station-bounced radio is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without telecomms being active. It is the first line of defense when it comes to emergency communication and one of the few options for communication while [[Guide_to_Away_Missions\|off the ship]].
	* ~~Hold~~ the ~~Device~~ in ~~your pocket or hands and click it~~ to ~~enable~~ the ~~Microphone~~. The microphone must be enabled to broadcast. Keep in mind that the microphone catches and transmits '''everything''' you or others say.		* Using the radio in-hand will allow you to toggle the microphone and speaker. The microphone must be enabled to broadcast, and the speaker must be on to receive inbound broadcasts. Keep in mind that the microphone catches and transmits '''everything''' you or others say.
	* Alternatively, hold the ~~Device~~ in your hands and add ":r" or ":l" before your message to transmit just that message over the radio. Use ":r" if the device is in your right hand, and ":l" if it is in your left hand.		* Alternatively, hold the radio in your hands and add ":r" or ":l" before your message to transmit just that message over the radio. Use ":r" if the device is in your right hand, and ":l" if it is in your left hand.
	* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Speaker. The speaker must be enabled to receive communication.
	* Many Departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercomms and bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.		* Many Departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercomms and bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.
	* Station bounced radios can be printed from Autolathes.		* Station-bounced radios can be printed from Autolathes.

	===Departmental Devices===		===Departmental Devices===

Pope Dave The 3th: Intercom polishing

2026-04-03T14:05:34Z

Intercom polishing

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	====Intercom====		====Intercom====
	[[File:Intercom.gif]]		[[File:Intercom.gif]]
	~~More or less exactly like the Station~~ bounced radio, ~~the intercom ensures~~ no department is without the ability to talk, so long as the vessel is still powered.		Essentially a stationary station-bounced radio, intercoms ensure no department is without the ability to talk, so long as the vessel is still powered.

	* The ~~Intercomm~~ is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without ~~Telecomms~~ being active and powered. It is the second line of defense when it comes to emergency communication.		* The intercom is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without telecomms being active and powered. It is the second line of defense when it comes to emergency communication.
	* ~~Click~~ the ~~Device~~ to ~~enable~~ the ~~Microphone.~~		* Clicking on the intercom allows you to toggle the microphone and speaker. The speaker is enabled by default.
	* Click the Device to enable the Speaker. The speaker ~~must be enabled to receive communication~~. The speaker is enabled by default.		* Most departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercoms or bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.
	* ~~Many Departments~~ have special frequencies accessible only by their ~~intercomms~~ or bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.		* Intercoms are found all over the vessel, very few rooms don't have one.
	* ~~Intercomms~~ are found all over the vessel, few rooms don't have one.

	====Ringer Terminal====		====Ringer Terminal====

Pope Dave The 3th: Grammar and sentence structure

2026-04-03T14:01:37Z

Grammar and sentence structure

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	The PDA Server is available every round through telecommunications. It can be accessed through your PDA.		The PDA Server is available every round through telecommunications. It can be accessed through your PDA.

	* The PDA chat feature is active anywhere that ~~Telecomms~~ is active. If telecomms goes down, so does the messaging server.		* The PDA chat feature is active anywhere that telecomms is active. If telecomms goes down, so does the messaging server.
	* To access this feature, ~~you will have to hold the~~ PDA ~~in your hand~~ and click the 'Messenger' button. You will get a full list of every active PDA.		* To access this feature, simply access your PDA and click the 'Messenger' button. You will get a full list of every active PDA, which can be clicked on to send text messages.
	* The Messaging Server is a very unreliable form of communication, it's best used for casual conversation.		* The Messaging Server is a very unreliable form of communication, it's best used for casual conversation.

Pope Dave The 3th: Grammar

2026-04-03T13:59:31Z

Grammar

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	====Headset====		====Headset====
	[[File:Headset.png]]		[[File:Headset.png]]
	The Headset is the main form of ~~Communication~~ on the Horizon. You will use it every round~~. Every Crewmember~~ has access to one at ~~round start~~. You can examine your headset to see what channels it has access to, and the identifiers.		The Headset is the main form of communication on the Horizon. You will use it every round, and every crew member has access to one at roundstart. You can examine your headset to see what channels it has access to, and the identifiers.
	* ''':c''' for Command		* ''':c''' for Command
	* ''':s''' for Security		* ''':s''' for Security

Ben10083: Adds Expeditionary hotkey to headset list

2025-08-11T17:57:49Z

Adds Expeditionary hotkey to headset list

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	* ''':h''' for quickly speaking on your departmental channel		* ''':h''' for quickly speaking on your departmental channel
	* ''':y''' for Hailing, which is a special channel used to contact other vessels if they are within range		* ''':y''' for Hailing, which is a special channel used to contact other vessels if they are within range
			* ''':d''' for Expeditionary, which is a special channel used for personnel to communicate while away from the Horizon
	* and just ''';''' for general channel		* and just ''';''' for general channel
	For your convenience, ":" can be replaced with "."		For your convenience, ":" can be replaced with "."

CatsinHD: /* Requests Console */

2025-06-19T23:54:28Z

Requests Console

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	A console intended to send requests to different departments on the vessel.		A console intended to send requests to different departments on the vessel.

	* The Requests Console is capable of printing forms, providing blank sheets of paper and sending messages to any other Request Console on the vessel.		* The Requests Console is capable of printing forms, providing blank sheets of paper, sending faxes and sending messages to any other Request Console on the vessel.
	* Move one tile away and click the device. It will bring up a menu with all of the information and buttons to operate the device.		* Move one tile away and click the device. It will bring up a menu with all of the information and buttons to operate the device.
			** Request Supplies will allow you to message all "supplying" consoles such as the pharmacy, operations, etc.
			** Request Assistance offers consoles designated for assistance.
			** Send Anonymous Information allows anyone to send a report to Security and Command without revealing their identity. Useful if there is a fear of repercussions!
			** Forms Database contains all SCC paperwork such as fax formats, reports, etc.
	* The Console will blink when you receive messages from it. You can link your PDA to be notified directly. To link your PDA, click the Console with your PDA in your hand.		* The Console will blink when you receive messages from it. You can link your PDA to be notified directly. To link your PDA, click the Console with your PDA in your hand.
	* Request Consoles are found inside of sub-departments and exist to send out information and requests throughout the ~~Svessel~~. It's a good idea to link your PDA if you want keep an eye on it.		** Normal messages blink blue while high-priority messages blink between blue and orange.
			** Faxes will beep when they are received, however do not cause the console to blink.
			* To send a fax, ensure the console is on the main menu, then click the paper or paper stack you wish to send onto the console. After choosing the destination, it will print a copy at that console.
			* Request Consoles are found inside of sub-departments and exist to send out information and requests throughout the vessel. It's a good idea to link your PDA if you want to keep an eye on it.

	====NTNet Relay Chat Client====		====NTNet Relay Chat Client====

La Villa Strangiato: fixes an image that i am updating. gameing

2023-10-16T22:00:48Z

fixes an image that i am updating. gameing

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	====Station-bounced Radio====		====Station-bounced Radio====
	[[File:~~Walkietalkie~~.png]]		[[File:Station_Bounced_Radio.png]]
	A station bounced radio is a small, upright green device. The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!		A station bounced radio is a small, upright green device. The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!

La Villa Strangiato at 08:17, 15 October 2023

2023-10-15T08:17:37Z

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	* Ringer terminals are most commonly found at department desks.		* Ringer terminals are most commonly found at department desks.

	{{~~Gameplay~~ Guides}}		{{Guides}}
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]
	[[Category:Pages]]		[[Category:Pages]]

William Murdoch: /* Station-bounced Radio */

2023-03-03T15:52:49Z

Station-bounced Radio

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	A station bounced radio is a small, upright green device. The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!		A station bounced radio is a small, upright green device. The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!

	* The station-bounced radio is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without Telecomms being active and powered. It is the first line of defense when it comes to emergency ~~communicaton. However, it cannot transmit signal across Z-levels~~.		* The station-bounced radio is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without Telecomms being active and powered. It is the first line of defense when it comes to emergency communication and one of the few options for communication while [[Guide_to_Away_Missions\|off the ship]].
	* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Microphone. The microphone must be enabled to broadcast. Keep in mind that the microphone catches and transmits '''everything''' you or others say.		* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Microphone. The microphone must be enabled to broadcast. Keep in mind that the microphone catches and transmits '''everything''' you or others say.
	* Alternatively, hold the Device in your hands and add ":r" or ":l" before your message to transmit just that message over the radio. Use ":r" if the device is in your right hand, and ":l" if it is in your left hand.		* Alternatively, hold the Device in your hands and add ":r" or ":l" before your message to transmit just that message over the radio. Use ":r" if the device is in your right hand, and ":l" if it is in your left hand.

William Murdoch: Updated some glaring out-of-date segments and replaced station with vessel

2023-02-28T01:02:13Z

Updated some glaring out-of-date segments and replaced station with vessel

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	* ''':z''' for Entertainment		* ''':z''' for Entertainment
	* ''':h''' for quickly speaking on your departmental channel		* ''':h''' for quickly speaking on your departmental channel
			* ''':y''' for Hailing, which is a special channel used to contact other vessels if they are within range
	* and just ''';''' for general channel		* and just ''';''' for general channel
	For your convenience, ":" can be replaced with "."		For your convenience, ":" can be replaced with "."

	====PDA Messaging Server====		====PDA Messaging Server====
	[[File:Server.gif]][[File:PDA_standbye.gif]]		[[File:Server.gif]][[File:PDA_standbye.gif]]
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	====Station-bounced Radio====		====Station-bounced Radio====
	[[File:Walkietalkie.png]]		[[File:Walkietalkie.png]]
	A ~~Station~~ bounced radio is a small, upright green device. The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!		A station bounced radio is a small, upright green device. The station bounced radio can not be modified or attached!

	* The ~~Station~~-bounced ~~Radio~~ is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the ~~Station~~ without Telecomms being active and powered. It is the first line of defense when it comes to emergency communicaton. However, it cannot transmit signal across Z-levels.		* The station-bounced radio is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without Telecomms being active and powered. It is the first line of defense when it comes to emergency communicaton. However, it cannot transmit signal across Z-levels.
	* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Microphone. The microphone must be enabled to broadcast. Keep in mind that the microphone catches and transmits '''everything''' you or others say.		* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Microphone. The microphone must be enabled to broadcast. Keep in mind that the microphone catches and transmits '''everything''' you or others say.
	* Alternatively, hold the Device in your hands and add ":r" or ":l" before your message to transmit just that message over the radio. Use ":r" if the device is in your right hand, and ":l" if it is in your left hand.		* Alternatively, hold the Device in your hands and add ":r" or ":l" before your message to transmit just that message over the radio. Use ":r" if the device is in your right hand, and ":l" if it is in your left hand.
	* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Speaker. The speaker must be enabled to receive communication.		* Hold the Device in your pocket or hands and click it to enable the Speaker. The speaker must be enabled to receive communication.
	* Many Departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercomms and bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.		* Many Departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercomms and bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.
	* Station bounced ~~Radios~~ can be printed from Autolathes.		* Station bounced radios can be printed from Autolathes.

	===Departmental Devices===		===Departmental Devices===
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	A floor-mounted device for projecting holographic images.		A floor-mounted device for projecting holographic images.

	* The AI Holopad is capable of sending and receiving communication. It's most commonly used for personal communication with the ~~Station~~ AI, but the ~~Station Crew~~ can call other Holopads as well to speak to each other.		* The AI Holopad is capable of sending and receiving communication. It's most commonly used for personal communication with the AI, but the crew can call other Holopads as well to speak to each other.
	* Stand ~~ontop~~ of the device, activate it, and choose to either contact the 'AI' or 'Holocomms'. Holocomms will give you a prompt to select the recipient Holopad.		* Stand on top of or next to the device, activate it, and choose to either contact the 'AI' or 'Holocomms'. Holocomms will give you a prompt to select the recipient Holopad.
	* On receiving a Holocall, the recipient Holopad will ring until picked up.		* On receiving a Holocall, the recipient Holopad will ring until picked up.
	* AI Holopads are found in most rooms where ~~a Station~~ intercom can be found, they are best used to contact and speak to specific Crewmembers without having to meet in person.		* AI Holopads are found in most rooms where an intercom can be found, they are best used to contact and speak to specific Crewmembers without having to meet in person.
			* A special variant of the AI Holopad can be found in certain command areas known as the Long-Range Holopad. This Holopad can only call other Long-Range Holopads and is used to contact other vessels.

	====Requests Console====		====Requests Console====
	[[File:Req_comp-idle.gif]]		[[File:Req_comp-idle.gif]]
	A console intended to send requests to different departments on the ~~station~~.		A console intended to send requests to different departments on the vessel.

	* The Requests Console is capable of printing forms, providing blank sheets of paper and sending messages to any other Request Console on the ~~Station~~.		* The Requests Console is capable of printing forms, providing blank sheets of paper and sending messages to any other Request Console on the vessel.
	* Move one tile away and click the device. It will bring up a menu with all of the information and buttons to operate the device.		* Move one tile away and click the device. It will bring up a menu with all of the information and buttons to operate the device.
	* The Console will blink when you receive messages from it. You can link your PDA to be notified directly. To link your PDA, click the Console with your PDA in your hand.		* The Console will blink when you receive messages from it. You can link your PDA to be notified directly. To link your PDA, click the Console with your PDA in your hand.
	* Request Consoles are found inside of sub-departments and exist to send out information and requests throughout the ~~Station~~. It's a good idea to link your PDA if you want keep an eye on it.		* Request Consoles are found inside of sub-departments and exist to send out information and requests throughout the Svessel. It's a good idea to link your PDA if you want keep an eye on it.

	====NTNet Relay Chat Client====		====NTNet Relay Chat Client====
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	This is a downloadable application that any device with a Network card and Storage can access. This includes most modular computers, including Laptops, Tablets, and many Departmental Consoles.		This is a downloadable application that any device with a Network card and Storage can access. This includes most modular computers, including Laptops, Tablets, and many Departmental Consoles.

	* You can create your own Chatroom or join others. To do this, you will have to download the application on your device first.		* You can create your own Chatroom or join others. To do this, you will have to download the application on your device first, although most devices have it pre-installed.
	* To access the application, you click the ~~Console~~ that has the application, and simply click to join or create a room. You can change your nickname in the same area, as well as toggle administrative mode.		* To access the application, you click the device that has the application, and simply click to join or create a room. You can change your nickname in the same area, as well as toggle administrative mode.
	* Administrative mode is locked behind ID recognition hardware or Departmental Consoles.		* Administrative mode is locked behind ID recognition hardware or Departmental Consoles.

	====~~Station~~ Intercom====		====Intercom====
	[[File:Intercom.gif]]		[[File:Intercom.gif]]
	More or less exactly like the Station bounced radio, the ~~Station~~ intercom ensures no department is without the ability to talk, so long as the ~~Station~~ is still powered.		More or less exactly like the Station bounced radio, the intercom ensures no department is without the ability to talk, so long as the vessel is still powered.

	* The ~~Station~~ Intercomm is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the ~~Station~~ without Telecomms being active and powered. It is the second line of defense when it comes to emergency ~~communicaton~~.		* The Intercomm is capable of broadcasting and receiving from the vessel without Telecomms being active and powered. It is the second line of defense when it comes to emergency communication.
	* Click the Device to enable the Microphone.		* Click the Device to enable the Microphone.
	* Click the Device to enable the Speaker. The speaker must be enabled to receive communication.		* Click the Device to enable the Speaker. The speaker must be enabled to receive communication. The speaker is enabled by default.
	* Many Departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercomms or bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.		* Many Departments have special frequencies accessible only by their intercomms or bounced radios. Keep an eye out for them.
	* ~~Station intercoms~~ are found all over the ~~Station~~, few rooms don't have one.		* Intercomms are found all over the vessel, few rooms don't have one.

	====Ringer Terminal====		====Ringer Terminal====