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All crewmembers begin with a PDA, loaded with special tools and programs depending on what your starting assignment is. PDAs can be bought from the PTech vending machine. Certain jobs may find their PDA more useful than others. [[Traitor|Traitors]] acquire their [[Syndicate Items|gear]] with their PDA.
 
All crewmembers begin with a PDA, loaded with special tools and programs depending on what your starting assignment is. PDAs can be bought from the CartyParty vending machine. Certain jobs may find their PDA more useful than others. [[Traitor|Traitors]] acquire their [[Syndicate Items|gear]] with their PDA.


==Basic Functions==
==Basic Functions==
*Notekeeper: Allows you to make text notes and save them. On an unlocked Syndicate PDA, this will instead bring up a list of available items to purchase.
*Notekeeper: Allows you to make text notes and save them. On an unlocked Syndicate PDA, this will instead bring up a list of available items to purchase.
*Messenger: Scan for other PDAs and send them text messages, set custom ringtones, or look at your past messages. If your PDA is in your belt or pocket, you can see what incoming messages are in the chat window and directly reply without having to pull out the PDA. By default the PDA is set to Messaging On; turning it Off will not allow others to send you texts but will also prevent you from being the victim of a [[Syndicate Items#Detomatrix Cartridge|Detomatrix missile]].
*Messenger: Scan for other PDAs and send them text messages, set custom ringtones, or look at your past messages. If your PDA is in your belt or pocket, you can see what incoming messages are in the chat window and directly reply without having to pull out the PDA. By default the PDA is set to Messaging On; turning it Off will not allow others to send you texts but will also prevent you from being the victim of a [[Syndicate Items#Detomatrix Cartridge|Detomatrix missile]].
*File Browser: Browse files in the PDAs internal drive or on the inserted cart. Job specific programs are loaded on the cart. Programs can also be deleted or moved about as memory permits.
*Chatbuddy: Group chat program, Use of this WILL make tcomms VERY slow. Do not invite everyone to a group chat unless you want a bwoinking.
*Crew Manifest: Shows who is on the station and thier role.
*Note Scanner: Click on a piece of paper with the note scanner enabled and it transfers the text to the Notekeeper app.
*Atmospheric Analyzer: Shows the composition of gas in the area around you.
*Atmospheric Analyzer: Shows the composition of gas in the area around you.
*Flashlight: Not available on PDAs that have a built in [[Engineering_Items#Items|T-Ray Scanner]].
*Flashlight: Makes a very small amount of light. Seriously, its terrible.
*Emergency Alert System: Allows you to send an emergency call along with your current position to all medical, engineering or security PDAs.
*Supply Request: Order [[Quartermaster#Items you can order|supplies]] on the go. Don't expect QMs to actually deliver them if there isn't a cargo pad, [[Quartermaster#Shipping and Receiving|belt hell]] dock or [[Cargo_Technician#Using_the_MULEBot|MULEbot|MULE]] beacon nearby.


==PDA Scanners==
==Cartridges==
Most PDAs have special scanners which allow them to act as a certain scanner you would normally use.
Most cartridges can be bought from the PTech machine in cargo lobby. For obvious reasons you cant buy command or security cartridges.
*A [[Medical Doctor]]'s PDA can be used as a [[Medical_Items#Devices|Health Analyzer]]
===Power-ON DELUXE Cartridge===
*A [[Scientist]]'s PDA can be used as a Reagent Analyzer, showing the composition of gases in a container or chemicals in a container/person.
Equipped in the [[Chief Engineer|CE]]'s PDA. Has a power monitor, Gas scanner, Halogen counter and status display controller.
*[[Station Engineer|Engineering]] and [[Mechanic]] PDAs have a built in [[Engineering_Items#Items|T-Ray Scanner]]
===Med-U DELUXE Cartridge===
*[[Security Officer|Security]] and the [[Detective]]'s PDA has a built in [[Detective#Scanner|Forensic Scanner]]
Equipped in the [[Chief Medical Officer|CMO]]'s PDA. Has medical records, Reagent scanner, Med scanner and status display controller.
*A [[Botanist]]'s PDA can be used as a [[Guide_to_Hydroponics#Analyzing_the_Analysis|Plant Analyzer]]
===Signal Ace DELUXE Cartridge===
*A [[Geneticist]]'s PDA can be used to scan people and send a copy of their DNA to the genetics modifier.
Equipped in the [[Research Director|RD]]'s PDA. Has a reagent scanner, Gas scanner status display controller and signaler system.
 
===Value-PAK Cartridge===
Certain Heads of Staff's PDAs are capable of switching between different types of scanners. Selecting the appropriate file from the CART will change the scanner.
Equipped in the [[Captain|Captain]]'s PDA. Has everything except a signaler system.
 
===R.O.B.U.S.T DELUXE Cartridge===
==Robustris==
Equipped in the [[Head of Security|HoS]]'s PDA. Has security records, Security bot control and status display controller.
A program in the internal drive of all PDAs.
===HumanResources9001 Cartridge===
A game coded while under the influence of space drugs. If you manage to beat it all the secrets of 2D SpaceMan game will be revealed.
Equipped in the [[Head of Personnel|HoP]]'s PDA. Has supply records, MULEbot control, Custodial locator and status display controller.
 
===Easy-Record DELUXE Cartridge===
==PDA Modules==
Equipped in the [[Nanotrasen Representative|NT Rep]]'s PDA. Has security records and status display controller.
PDAs have modules which can be changed by using a screwdriver and a crowbar on it. The flashlight and T-Ray scanner are the most common modules.
===Space Parts & Space Vendors Cartridge===
 
Equipped in the [[Quartermaster|QM]] and [[Cargo Technician|Cargo Technician]]'s PDAs. Has supply records and MULEbot control.
==CARTs==
===Generic Signaler Cartridge Cartridge===
===AlertMaster Cartridge===
Found in the Vendomat or PTech. Has a signaler system.
Available in [[Tech Storage]]. Allows user to see atmospheric alerts. Available from the CartyParty vending machine.
===Signal Ace Cartridge===
===CustodiPRO Cartridge===
Equipped in the [[Research Director|RD]]'s PDA. Has a reagent scanner, Gas scanner and signaler system.
Equipped in the [[janitor]]'s PDA. Tracks custodial gear.
===Gestur-O 1000===
===[[Syndicate Items#Detomatrix Cartridge|Detomatrix Cartridge]]===
Equipped in the [[Mime|Mime]]'s PDA. Has a virus sender to mute anyones PDA. Can be vended from a hacked PTech.
Available to [[Traitor|traitors]]. Contains BOMB and MISSILE program with instructional readme file.
 
===Easy-Record DELUXE===
Equipped in [[Head of Personnel|HoP's]] PDA. Includes crew manifest, status controller, supply records, forensic scan, security records and ticket master.
===Farmer Melons Scancart v2===
Equipped in [[Botanist|botanist's]] PDAs. Includes plant scan and botanist's handbook. Available from the CartyParty vending machine.
===Honkworks 5.0===
===Honkworks 5.0===
Available in spare PDA boxes. Includes Arcade 250 and Honk Synthesizer.
Equipped in the [[Clown|Clown]]'s PDA. Has a virus sender to make anyones PDA honk on any action. Can be vended from a hacked PTech.
===Med-U===
===Gestur-O 1000===
Equipped in [[Medical Doctor|doctors']] and [[Roboticist|roboticists']] PDAs. Includes health scan, reagent scan, and medical records. Available from the CartyParty vending machine.
Equipped in the [[Mime|Mime]]'s PDA. Has a virus sender to mute anyones PDA. Can be cended from a hacked PTech.
===Network Diagnostics Cart===
===P.R.O.V.E Cartridge===
Available in [[Tech Storage]] and spare PDA boxes. Includes signal catcher and signal crafter for some real advanced hacking. Available from the CartyParty vending machine.
Equipped in the [[Internal Affairs Agent|IAA]]'s PDA. Has security records.
===R.O.B.U.S.T.===
===CustodiPRO===
Equipped in [[Security Officer|security officers]]'s PDAs. Includes forensic scan, security records, [[Cyborg#Security|securitron]] access and ticket master.
Equipped in the [[Janitor|Janitor]]'s PDA. Tracks custodial equipment.
===Forensic Analysis Cartridge===
===D.E.T.E.C.T Cartridge===
Equipped in the [[Detective|detective's]] PDA. Includes forensic scan, security records, [[Cyborg#Security|securitron]] access, ticket master, health scan, reagent scan, medical records and a packet sniffer.
Equipped in the [[Detective|Detective]]'s PDA. Has medical records, Security records and a med scanner.
===R.O.B.U.S.T.E.R.===
===R.O.B.U.S.T Cartridge===
Equipped in the [[Head of Security]]'s PDA. Includes forensic scan, health scan, the crew manifest, status controller, [[Cyborg#Security|securitron]] access, supply records, security records and ticket master.
Equipped in a [[Security Officer|Sec Officer]]'s PDA. Has security records and security bot control.
===SciMaster Cartridge===
===ChemWhiz Cartridge===
Equipped in [[Research Director|research director's]] PDA. Includes crew manifest, status controller, health scan, reagent scan, and medical records.
Equipped in a [[Chemist|Chemist]]'s PDA. Has a reagent scanner.
===Signal ACE===
===Med-U Cartridge===
Equipped in [[scientist]]'s PDAs. Contains reagent scanner and Signalix 5, a remote signaling device app. Available from the CartyParty vending machine.
Equipped in a [[Medical Doctor|Medical Doctor]]'s PDA. Has medical records and a med scanner.
===Deoxyribonucleic Amigo Cartridge===
===BreatheDeep Cartridge===
Equipped in [[geneticist]]'s PDAs. Contains only the [[Guide to Genetics|genetics]] scan.
Equipped in an [[Atmospheric Technician|Atmos Tech]]'s PDA. Has a gas scanner.
===Space Parts & Space Vendors Cartridge===
===Power-ON Cartridge===
Equipped in [[Quartermaster|quartermasters']] PDAs. Includes supply records and MULEbot control.
Equipped in a [[Station Engineer|Engineer]]'s PDA. Has a power monitor and a halogen counter.
===Value-PAK Cartridge===
Available in [[Captain|captain's]] PDA. Includes crew manifest, Signalix 5, supply records, forensic scan, health scan, security records, medical records, status controller and ticket master.
===AI/Cyborg Internal PDA Cartridge===
The [[AI]] and [[Cyborg|cyborgs]] have access to a majority of the aforementioned PDA programs, most notably [[Cyborg#Security|securitron]] and [[Cargo_Technician#Using_the_MULEBot|MULEbot]] control, health and reagent scanners as well as the crew manifest.


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Revision as of 20:50, 29 January 2017

All crewmembers begin with a PDA, loaded with special tools and programs depending on what your starting assignment is. PDAs can be bought from the PTech vending machine. Certain jobs may find their PDA more useful than others. Traitors acquire their gear with their PDA.

Basic Functions

  • Notekeeper: Allows you to make text notes and save them. On an unlocked Syndicate PDA, this will instead bring up a list of available items to purchase.
  • Messenger: Scan for other PDAs and send them text messages, set custom ringtones, or look at your past messages. If your PDA is in your belt or pocket, you can see what incoming messages are in the chat window and directly reply without having to pull out the PDA. By default the PDA is set to Messaging On; turning it Off will not allow others to send you texts but will also prevent you from being the victim of a Detomatrix missile.
  • Chatbuddy: Group chat program, Use of this WILL make tcomms VERY slow. Do not invite everyone to a group chat unless you want a bwoinking.
  • Crew Manifest: Shows who is on the station and thier role.
  • Note Scanner: Click on a piece of paper with the note scanner enabled and it transfers the text to the Notekeeper app.
  • Atmospheric Analyzer: Shows the composition of gas in the area around you.
  • Flashlight: Makes a very small amount of light. Seriously, its terrible.

Cartridges

Most cartridges can be bought from the PTech machine in cargo lobby. For obvious reasons you cant buy command or security cartridges.

Power-ON DELUXE Cartridge

Equipped in the CE's PDA. Has a power monitor, Gas scanner, Halogen counter and status display controller.

Med-U DELUXE Cartridge

Equipped in the CMO's PDA. Has medical records, Reagent scanner, Med scanner and status display controller.

Signal Ace DELUXE Cartridge

Equipped in the RD's PDA. Has a reagent scanner, Gas scanner status display controller and signaler system.

Value-PAK Cartridge

Equipped in the Captain's PDA. Has everything except a signaler system.

R.O.B.U.S.T DELUXE Cartridge

Equipped in the HoS's PDA. Has security records, Security bot control and status display controller.

HumanResources9001 Cartridge

Equipped in the HoP's PDA. Has supply records, MULEbot control, Custodial locator and status display controller.

Easy-Record DELUXE Cartridge

Equipped in the NT Rep's PDA. Has security records and status display controller.

Space Parts & Space Vendors Cartridge

Equipped in the QM and Cargo Technician's PDAs. Has supply records and MULEbot control.

Generic Signaler Cartridge Cartridge

Found in the Vendomat or PTech. Has a signaler system.

Signal Ace Cartridge

Equipped in the RD's PDA. Has a reagent scanner, Gas scanner and signaler system.

Gestur-O 1000

Equipped in the Mime's PDA. Has a virus sender to mute anyones PDA. Can be vended from a hacked PTech.

Honkworks 5.0

Equipped in the Clown's PDA. Has a virus sender to make anyones PDA honk on any action. Can be vended from a hacked PTech.

Gestur-O 1000

Equipped in the Mime's PDA. Has a virus sender to mute anyones PDA. Can be cended from a hacked PTech.

P.R.O.V.E Cartridge

Equipped in the IAA's PDA. Has security records.

CustodiPRO

Equipped in the Janitor's PDA. Tracks custodial equipment.

D.E.T.E.C.T Cartridge

Equipped in the Detective's PDA. Has medical records, Security records and a med scanner.

R.O.B.U.S.T Cartridge

Equipped in a Sec Officer's PDA. Has security records and security bot control.

ChemWhiz Cartridge

Equipped in a Chemist's PDA. Has a reagent scanner.

Med-U Cartridge

Equipped in a Medical Doctor's PDA. Has medical records and a med scanner.

BreatheDeep Cartridge

Equipped in an Atmos Tech's PDA. Has a gas scanner.

Power-ON Cartridge

Equipped in a Engineer's PDA. Has a power monitor and a halogen counter.

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