CT Only: HandComps and Personal Computers

[Condottiere]

Calculating a jump can be tiered by the amount of resources and effort that is applied:

0. You know where you are, you know where you want to transition from, and you know where you want to exit.

1. The above, and you chart a course around known gravitational wells.

2. Above, but you have gotten the latest astrographical data from the destination.

3. Above, and you contemplate your naval experience.

 

[gchuck]

Those seem awfully expensive at the TL examples. I mean a 'Kindle' is dirt cheap, and it's a computer.
I wouldn't want to plot a jump on one! The advances in storage/processor speeds theoretically available should, IMO make them more available to the 'average Joe'.

IMTU, hand comps/slates are negligible expenses, and easily upgraded.

I still remember my 'portable' Apple IIc.

 

[Grav_Moped]

Those seem awfully expensive at the TL examples. I mean a 'Kindle' is dirt cheap, and it's a computer.
I wouldn't want to plot a jump on one! The advances in storage/processor speeds theoretically available should, IMO make them more available to the 'average Joe'.

IMTU, hand comps/slates are negligible expenses, and easily upgraded.

I still remember my 'portable' Apple IIc.

You probably wouldn't use a Kindle (or its equivalent). Maybe a high-end iPad (whatever their top-of-the-line unit is these days), or MS Surface tablet? Only Samsung seems to be doing high-end Android tablets these days, and there isn't really much left of that space since large phones have basically taken that market.

(Tangentially related: I still want a good android tablet about the size and shape of the old 7" tablets from about 10 years ago. Heck, I wouldn't have minded a phone in that form factor...)

 

[kilemall]

Those seem awfully expensive at the TL examples. I mean a 'Kindle' is dirt cheap, and it's a computer.
I wouldn't want to plot a jump on one! The advances in storage/processor speeds theoretically available should, IMO make them more available to the 'average Joe'.

IMTU, hand comps/slates are negligible expenses, and easily upgraded.

I still remember my 'portable' Apple IIc.

Using my maybe system you get a model/1 implanted at Cr20 TL10. Cheap enough?

Whew have to really think that one through- ubiquitous computing implanted everywhere at cheaper prices then smartphones really alters society in fundamental ways. Also gotta think through the compiler/reliability issues.

 

[gchuck]

Using my maybe system you get a model/1 implanted at Cr20 TL10. Cheap enough?

Whew have to really think that one through- ubiquitous computing implanted everywhere at cheaper prices then smartphones really alters society in fundamental ways. Also gotta think through the compiler/reliability issues.

That's more in line with my thoughts, though I hadn't considered getting an implant. That might be a good hook for the clones, next time their on a High TL world.

BTW, what would YOU consider the mass/size of such a critter? Probably would not want it too awfully big, to keep it un-obtrusive/noticeable. Though the data port might be a little harder to hide.

 

[kilemall]

That's more in line with my thoughts, though I hadn't considered getting an implant. That might be a good hook for the clones, next time their on a High TL world.

BTW, what would YOU consider the mass/size of such a critter? Probably would not want it too awfully big, to keep it un-obtrusive/noticeable. Though the data port might be a little harder to hide.

Well I didn’t really think it through, just took a stab at a miniaturization progression like the OP did only more extreme. In my case that’s 10x smaller and cheaper per TL.

At TL8 the Model 1 ends up being smartphone sized and Cr2000, since I figure we are somewhere like TL 7.7 that’s plausible. At TL10 that works out to 1.2 cubic mm, which is about the effect I was wanting.

So this is provisional, not sure I want this as I am big on pricing for game effect/advantage, but it’s a good thought exercise in consequence and consistency.

 

[gchuck]

Well I didn’t really think it through, just took a stab at a miniaturization progression like the OP did only more extreme. In my case that’s 10x smaller and cheaper per TL.

At TL8 the Model 1 ends up being smartphone sized and Cr2000, since I figure we are somewhere like TL 7.7 that’s plausible. At TL10 that works out to 1.2 cubic mm, which is about the effect I was wanting.

So this is provisional, not sure I want this as I am big on pricing for game effect/advantage, but it’s a good thought exercise in consequence and consistency.

Not being a 'nuts and bolts' guy, I'd say I'm surprised... and pleased! On further thought that does not seem out of line at all! If the 'unit' is this small, the implantation, IMO would be the most expensive part of the procedure.

 

[kilemall]

Not being a 'nuts and bolts' guy, I'd say I'm surprised... and pleased! On further thought that does not seem out of line at all! If the 'unit' is this small, the implantation, IMO would be the most expensive part of the procedure.

Well arguably the software dev would cost especially for cybernetic interaction, not to mention the interface I/O capacity of the level of data this would presumably feed in.

Dataglasses are easy, interfacing directly with the nervous system is a tad more involved.

There is also the power usage needed for computing and presumably some level of heat generation, those electrons/photons don’t flip data states for free.

Also implies much smarter robot computing power much earlier and messes with the LBB8 robot brain paradigms. A big change, independent of the pricing issues it’s a big move to the near trans human side of sci-fi and really has to be thought of in terms of content alteration independent of what your players may go wild with.

 

[Grav_Moped]

Also implies much smarter robot computing power much earlier and messes with the LBB8 robot brain paradigms. A big change, independent of the pricing issues it’s a big move to the near trans human side of sci-fi and really has to be thought of in terms of content alteration independent of what your players may go wild with.

Indeed. Traveller didn't get too far into transhumanism issues, though AotI sort of went there with identity wafers and psionics. It's based more on the "better living through chemistry" phase of SciFi than the "upgrade yourself with hardware" phase that came later.

 

[BlackBat242]

I have considered the matter, and have come to the conclusion it has a certain je ne sais quoi.

That's what we all pictured it as in the mid-late 1980s.

 

[BlackBat242]

As for computer implants, JTAS #22 covered that with an article that introduced, at TL-14, implanted neural interfaces allowing direct brain-CPU linking.

 

[BlackBat242]

Indeed. Traveller didn't get too far into transhumanism issues, though AotI sort of went there with identity wafers and psionics. It's based more on the "better living through chemistry" phase of SciFi than the "upgrade yourself with hardware" phase that came later.

We had a discussion (actually a few different discussions, of course) on that topic a while ago - lets see...


https://www.travellerrpg.com/threads/the-computers-cyberpunk-problem-in-traveller.32050/
my response is in post #10

CT Only: - Cybernetic implants

Folks, I want to add cybernetics to my classic traveler game; however, I am looking for ideas as to how to handle them. Currently – I have cybernetics increase Stats or grant a skill. If you use cybernetics in your game – how do you handle them?

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Psychohistory, Transhumanism, and Imperial Conservatism

I recently re-read the first three Foundation books for the first time in almost 30 years. I was struck, of course, by the many elements that made it into Traveller wholesale -- and the one essential concept that didn't, at least not overtly: psychohistory. But then again, perhaps...

www.travellerrpg.com

 

[atpollard]

A lot of really great TRAVELLERS shared a lot of really GREAT ideas in this topic, so in the interest of giving back, here is my second bite at that apple (incorporating a LOT of ideas learned from others):

[NOTE that I have a slightly different TL progression based on maintaining 40 years per TL ... just ignore the dates if they bother you, but I think they help with the Traveller TL Progression and reality, so they are what I use IMTU for TL 5-8.]

The following PERSONAL COMPUTERS are created from a combination of overlapping concepts.

• First, the standard HandComp (TL 11, 500 grams, Cr 1000) represents a Model/1 Starship Computer stripped down to 1/0 CPU/Memory.
• Second, just as a Model/2 and Model/3 Starship Computer appear 2 and 4 Tech Levels later, so a Model/2 and Model/3 Handcomp will appear 2 and 4 Tech Levels later [TL 13 & 15]; the basic cost of a Handcomp is equal to Cr 1000 x Model number.
• Third, there are three (3) classes of Handcomps: Personal (designated P#) with a cost in Thousands of Credits and 1/0 CPU/Memory; Business (designated B#) with a cost in Tens of Thousands of Credits and 1/1 CPU/Memory; Military Spec “Mil-spec” (designated M#) with a cost in Hundreds of Thousands of Credits and 1/2 CPU/Memory.
• Fourth, computers double / reduce 50% in size with higher and lower TLs according to this approximate size guideline:
  • 125 grams = CompDot (pager size)
  • 250 grams = CommComp (15 cm smartphone size)
  • 500 grams = HandComp (20 cm Mini-Tablet size)
  • 1 kilogram = HandComp (30 cm Tablet size)
  • 2 kilogram = Laptop Computer (40 cm Laptop size)
  • 4 kilogram = Briefcase Computer (50 cm Briefcase size)
  • 8 kilogram = Desktop Computer (25 cm cube)
  • 16 kilogram = Workstation Computer (35 cm cube)
  • 32 kilogram = Mini-Frame Computer (40 cm cube)
  • 64 kilogram = Mini-Frame Computer (50 cm cube)
  • 128 kilogram = Mini-Frame Computer (65 cm cube)

Tech Level 5 (1900-1940)​

TL 5 computers are electromechanical analog versions of the Babbage Analytical Engine (a TL 4 purely mechanical general analytical computer) built from switches, relays, rotating shafts, clutches and physical storage (punch cards and punch tape). Due to the innate limits on how small mechanical parts can be fabricated, they are large, heavy and expensive machines.

• TL 5 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M0): [Cr 90,000; 800 kg; 1600 Liters] A 120 cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 5 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C0): [Cr 9,000; 400 kg; 800 Liters] A 95 cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 5 Personal Mini-Frame Computer (Model P0): [Cr 900; 200 kg; 400 Liters] A 75 cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

Tech Level 6 (1940-1980)​

TL 6 computers are general-purpose electronic digital computers built from vacuum tubes, transistors and magnetic storage. Discrete transistors and vacuum tubes resulted in machines significantly larger, heavier and more expensive than their TL 7 and later counterparts.

• TL 6 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M0): [Cr 30,000; 80 kg; 160 Liters] A 55cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 6 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C0): [Cr 3,000; 40 kg; 80 Liters] A 45cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 6 Personal Workstation Computer (Model P0): [Cr 300; 20 kg; 40 Liters] A 35cm cube Workstation Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 6 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M1): [Cr 300,000; 320 kg; 640 Liters] A 90 cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 6 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C1): [Cr 30,000; 160 kg; 320 Liters] A 70 cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 6 Personal Mini-Frame Computer (Model P1): [Cr 3,000; 80 kg; 160 Liters] A 55 cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 7 (1980-2020)​

At TL 7, the widespread use of advanced Integrated Circuits and Microchips dramatically reduced size and cost, while rendering all previous Personal Computer technology obsolete. Computers employed linear CPUs and Magnetic Data Storage memory. The first truly “personal” computers became a commonplace reality.

• TL 7 Mil-Spec Desktop Computer (Model M0): [Cr 10,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 7 Commercial Laptop Computer (Model C0): [Cr 1,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 50cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 7 Personal HandComp (Model P0): [Cr 100; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 7 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 7 Commercial Workstation Computer (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 7 Personal Desktop Computer (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

Tech Level 8​

TL 8 saw advances in linear CPUs and Magnetic Data Storage memory. Model 2 computers now incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in by sensors, but are not generally able to analyze that data or learn from it.

• TL 8 Mil-Spec Briefcase Computer (Model M0): [Cr 10,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 50cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Commercial Laptop Computer (Model C0): [Cr 1,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Personal HandComp (Model P0): [Cr 100; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Mil-Spec Workstation Computer (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Commercial Desktop Computer (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Personal Briefcase Computer (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 50cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 64 kg; 128 Liters] A 50cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 8 Personal Workstation Computer (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 9​

Superconductors gain widespread use at TL 9 and computers generally gain “voice command” interfaces that allow users to simply tell the computer what they want done. Vocabulary is still limited. Linear CPUs and Magnetic Data Storage memory reach their design limits. Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in by sensors, but are not generally able to analyze that data or learn from it.

• TL 9 Mil-Spec Laptop Computer (Model M0): [Cr 10,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Commercial HandComp (Model C0): [Cr 1,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Personal HandComp (Model P0): [Cr 100; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Mil-Spec Desktop Computer (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Commercial Briefcase Computer (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 50cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Personal Laptop Computer (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Commercial Workstation Computer (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 9 Personal Desktop Computer (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

Tech Level 10​

At TL 10, Linear CPUs and Magnetic Data Storage memory are replaced by Massively Parallel CPUs, Optical Data Storage memory (increasing capacity by an order of magnitude) and limited Synaptic Storage Memory (computer memory that duplicates an artificial neural network allowing machines to ‘learn’ the way people learn). There are dramatic improvements in language understanding and visual recognition, allowing user-computer interaction to be dominated by 2-way verbal communication (the user and computer simply talk with each other). Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in, but not generally able to analyze data or learn from it. Model 3 computers incorporate “Limited Memory AI”, which employs short term memory to combine recent experiential data, current observations and pre-programmed algorithms to make short term predictions which allow the Computer to understand “context” and anticipate the next command.

• TL 10 Mil-Spec HandComp (Model M0): [Cr 10,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Commercial HandComp (Model C0): [Cr 1,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Personal CommComp (Model P0): [Cr 100; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Mil-Spec Briefcase Computer (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 50cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Commercial Laptop Computer (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Personal HandComp (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Mil-Spec Workstation Computer (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Commercial Desktop Computer (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Personal Briefcase Computer (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M3): [Cr 300,000; 64 kg; 128 Liters] A 50cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C3): [Cr 30,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 10 Personal Workstation Computer (Model P3): [Cr 3,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 11​

Massively Parallel CPUs and Optical Data Storage technology improves. Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in, but not generally able to analyze data or learn from it. Model 3 computers incorporate “Limited Memory AI”, which employs short term memory to combine recent experiential data, current observations and pre-programmed algorithms to make short term predictions which allow the Computer to understand “context” and anticipate the next command.

• TL 11 Mil-Spec HandComp (Model M0): [Cr 10,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Commercial CommComp (Model C0): [Cr 1,000; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Personal CompDot (Model P0): [Cr 100; 125 g; 0.25 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a belt clip, ear bud, and contact lens designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Mil-Spec Laptop Computer (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Commercial HandComp (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Personal HandComp (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Mil-Spec Desktop Computer (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Commercial Briefcase Computer (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Personal Laptop Computer (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M3): [Cr 300,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Commercial Workstation Computer (Model C3): [Cr 30,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 11 Personal Desktop Computer (Model P3): [Cr 3,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 12​

Massively Parallel CPUs and Optical Data Storage technology reach their design limits. Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in, but not generally able to analyze data or learn from it. Model 3 and Model 4 computers incorporate “Limited Memory AI”, which employs short term memory to combine recent experiential data, current observations and pre-programmed algorithms to make short term predictions which allow the Computer to understand “context” and anticipate the next command.

• TL 12 Mil-Spec CommComp (Model M0): [Cr 10,000; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Commercial CompDot (Model C0): [Cr 1,000; 125 g; 0.25 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a belt clip, ear bud, and contact lens designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Personal CompDot (Model P0): [Cr 100; 65 g; 0.13 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a watch, ear bud, and contact lens designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/0 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) as a “no bonus” basic technology to allow the use of the Computer skill. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Mil-Spec HandComp (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Commercial HandComp (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Personal CommComp (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Mil-Spec Laptop Computer (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Commercial Laptop Computer (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Personal HandComp (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Mil-Spec Workstation Computer (Model M3): [Cr 300,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Commercial Desktop Computer (Model C3): [Cr 30,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Personal Briefcase Computer (Model P3): [Cr 3,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M4): [Cr 400,000; 64 kg; 128 Liters] A 50cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C4): [Cr 40,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 12 Personal Workstation Computer (Model P4): [Cr 4,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 13​

Massively Parallel CPUs and Optical Data Storage technology is replaced by Neural CPUs and high density Holographic Crystal Data Storage (another order of magnitude increase in storage capacity). Synaptic Storage Memory continues to see limited use to allow computers to learn. Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in, but not generally able to analyze data or learn from it. Model 3 computers incorporate “Limited Memory AI”, which employs short term memory to combine recent experiential data, current observations and pre-programmed algorithms to make short term predictions which allow the Computer to understand “context” and anticipate the next command. Model 4 computers incorporate “Theory of Mind AI” to achieve true decision making capabilities and the ability to emulate emotions. While not true sentience, Machine Intelligence is capable of adapting based on learned experiences, taking independent action without direct commands, understanding inferences and arriving at conclusions.

• TL 13 Mil-Spec HandComp (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Commercial CommComp (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Personal CompDot (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 125 g; 0.25 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a belt clip, ear bud, and contact lens designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Mil-Spec Laptop Computer (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Commercial HandComp (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Personal HandComp (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Mil-Spec Desktop Computer (Model M3): [Cr 300,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Commercial Briefcase Computer (Model C3): [Cr 30,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Personal Laptop Computer (Model P3): [Cr 3,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M4): [Cr 400,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Commercial Workstation Computer (Model C4): [Cr 40,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 13 Personal Desktop Computer (Model P4): [Cr 4,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 14​

Neural CPUs and Holographic Crystal Data Storage technology improves. Direct Neural Implants (DNI) become possible allowing a computer to interface directly with a human brain at the speed of thought (‘DataJack’ of Cyberpunk genre). Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in, but not generally able to analyze data or learn from it. Model 3 computers incorporate “Limited Memory AI”, which employs short term memory to combine recent experiential data, current observations and pre-programmed algorithms to make short term predictions which allow the Computer to understand “context” and anticipate the next command. Model 4 and Model 5 computers incorporate “Theory of Mind AI” to achieve true decision making capabilities and the ability to emulate emotions. While not true sentience, Machine Intelligence is capable of adapting based on learned experiences, taking independent action without direct commands, understanding inferences and arriving at conclusions.

• TL 14 Mil-Spec CommComp (Model M1): [Cr 100,000; 250 g; 0.50 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Commercial CompDot (Model C1): [Cr 10,000; 125 g; 0.25 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a belt clip, ear bud, and contact lens designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Personal CompDot (Model P1): [Cr 1,000; 65g; 0.13 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a watch, ear bud, and contact lens designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/1 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 1 point of penalty to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Mil-Spec HandComp (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Commercial HandComp (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 500 g; 1 Liter] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Personal CommComp (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Mil-Spec Laptop Computer (Model M3): [Cr 300,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Commercial Laptop Computer (Model C3): [Cr 30,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Personal HandComp (Model P3): [Cr 3,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Mil-Spec Workstation Computer (Model M4): [Cr 400,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Commercial Desktop Computer (Model C4): [Cr 40,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Personal Briefcase Computer (Model P4): [Cr 4,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M5): [Cr 500,000; 64 kg; 128 Liters] A 50cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/5 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 5 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Commercial Mini-Frame Computer (Model C5): [Cr 50,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/5 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 5 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 14 Personal Workstation Computer (Model P5): [Cr 5,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/5 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 5 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.

 

[atpollard]

Tech Level 15​

Neural CPUs and Holographic Crystal Data Storage technology reach their design limits. Model 2 computers incorporate “Reactive AI” based on algorithms that produce predictable output based on the data taken in, but not generally able to analyze data or learn from it. Model 3 computers incorporate “Limited Memory AI”, which employs short term memory to combine recent experiential data, current observations and pre-programmed algorithms to make short term predictions which allow the Computer to understand “context” and anticipate the next command. Model 4 and Model 5 computers incorporate “Theory of Mind AI” to achieve true decision making capabilities and the ability to emulate emotions. While not true sentience, Machine Intelligence is capable of adapting based on learned experiences, taking independent action without direct commands, understanding inferences and arriving at conclusions. Model M5 and C5 computers can support “psedoreality” programming that allows the machine to perfectly simulate an actual or imaginary personality, including a projected Holographic image, allowing one to converse with the individual as if they were alive and present. Your “computer” becomes a real emotional and intellectual “companion”.

• TL 15 Mil-Spec HandComp (Model M2): [Cr 200,000; 500 g; 1 Liter] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Commercial CommComp (Model C2): [Cr 20,000; 250 g; 0.5 Liters] A 15cm Smartphone/Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Personal CompDot (Model P2): [Cr 2,000; 125 g; 0.25 Liters] A wearable Computer consisting of a belt clip, ear bud, and contact lens designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/2 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 2 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Mil-Spec Laptop Computer (Model M3): [Cr 300,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Commercial HandComp (Model C3): [Cr 30,000; 1 kg; 2 Liters] A 30cm Tablet Handheld Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Personal HandComp (Model P3): [Cr 3,000; 500 g; 1 Liters] A 20cm MiniTablet Handheld Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/3 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 3 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Mil-Spec Desktop Computer (Model M4): [Cr 400,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Commercial Briefcase Computer (Model C4): [Cr 40,000; 4 kg; 8 Liters] A 40cm Briefcase Portable Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Personal Laptop Computer (Model P4): [Cr 4,000; 2 kg; 4 Liters] A 40cm Laptop Portable Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/4 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 4 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Mil-Spec Mini-Frame Computer (Model M5): [Cr 500,000; 32 kg; 64 Liters] A 40cm cube Mini-Frame Computer designed for Military use with the equivalent of a Model/5 Starship Computer with 1/2 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 5 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “military” versions are rugged; any damage requires a 6+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Commercial Workstation Computer (Model C5): [Cr 50,000; 16 kg; 32 Liters] A 32cm cube Workstation Computer designed for business use with the equivalent of a Model/5 Starship Computer with 1/1 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 5 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “commercial” versions are the standard business models; any damage requires an 8+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.
• TL 15 Personal Desktop Computer (Model P5): [Cr 5,000; 8 kg; 16 Liters] A 25cm cube Desktop Computer designed for personal use with the equivalent of a Model/5 Starship Computer with 1/0 (CPU/Memory) and able to offset 5 points of penalties to any Computer Skill Check. The “personal” versions are fragile; any damage requires a 10+ on 2d6 for the unit to continue to function.