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good question, some sort of scanning device similar to radar maybe? I don't know.
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In my theory, They Contain data banks of the molecular structure of each mineral and scans the mineral (using radar) and campares them
Lt. Salikar
Chief Science Officer
Starbase 49
Back in Blue
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I don't know wat ur talking about
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True. Sounds about right.
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We're talking about how tricorders work
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I know nothing about how Tricorders work, all I know abot them is that there are three different types of Tricorders: Medical Tricorders, Combat Tricorders, and Borg Tricorders.
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I never knew that. I know there were tricorders programmed for different departments. Medical, engineering and science. I think.
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What is a "Borg Tricorder"...
These are Tricorders,
http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Tricorder
There is no Borg here, if there is a BORG TRICORDER, please show us where it is...
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
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If you look at a tricorder it has three different modes it can do...
I forget what they are but it's like Medical, Engineering, Environmental...
I may be wrong but I know there are three main ones.
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sorry...........
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In more detail of what I said earlier. The three settings are probably vegetable, animal, and mineral (but there are probably different tricorders for different stations if a multi-tricorder hasnt been invented). t works by having a computer bank that holds the mollecular structure of each discovered vegetable, animal and mineral, scans the subject, compares it with computer banks, and either stores it if it is a new structure or says what it is on its graphs and charts. (just guessing)
Lt. Salikar
Chief Science Officer
Starbase 49
Back in Blue
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I believe the statement is quite accurate, but maybe in more detail there could be different setting for different types of environments for example
1) General
 - Scans the general area for unspecified things
2) Medical
 - Only scans for what pertains to medical information, i.e. blood type, injury, life sings, ect.
3) Combat
 - Analyze weapons, armaments, number of enemies, ect.
4) Environment
 - Scans for atmosphere, minerals, chemical composition...
There might even be more to it, but this is just an idea.
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Im just guessing, but shouldn't there be a tactical tricorder?
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That would be a combat tricorder,wouldn't it?
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Ah yes, I didnt see that, I better get my glasses :'(
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LOL. I prefer Medical Tricorders, as I (hope) don't expect to be in any combat situation.
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I'm not sure, but I would think all the settings are on all Tricorders. to make it easier to distribute.
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
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That is true, but you can modify the tricorder to fit the situation.
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Uh-oh, I just parroted someone. ???
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Hence my nifty listing of all the setting a tricorder could possibly have.
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Yes, thanks for the list.
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
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I like that list.
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All lists are good...unless theyre a list of charges being filed against you...again *shifty eyes* :
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STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And if that doesnt work, STOP OR I'LL BURY YOU IN A BOX ALIVE!
Lt. Salikar
Chief Science Officer
Starbase 49
Back in Blue
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You forgot the..."you".
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No I didnt
Lt. Salikar
Chief Science Officer
Starbase 49
Back in Blue
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Stupid modify button :P
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(note to self, Make A less noticeable modification so shirra wont notice)
Lt. Salikar
Chief Science Officer
Starbase 49
Back in Blue
497 posts
Yes. That would be a wise investment. *shifty eyes*