Wireless: the Colonial communication technology
Wireless was the Colonial term for communication systems that linked stations without any physical connection. It spanned short range ship to ship and planet to ship contact as well as the longer range broadcasts of Colonial news and entertainment.
Wireless was a Colonial term describing communication systems that were connected without any physical connection between stations. It encompassed both short range communication, such as ship to ship or planet to ship contact, and the medium to long range broadcast methods used by Colonial news and entertainment.
Function#
Wireless worked by transmitting information through the propagation of oscillating electromagnetic fields. These fields were generated by modulating electrical signals with information such as audio or data. The modulated signal was then emitted by a transmitter, and on the receiving end a receiver captured the waves and extracted the original information from the signal.
Electronic warfare#
Wireless could be distorted or blocked entirely. The exact technology used to achieve this was unclear, but Colonial Raptors were generally capable of completely blocking wireless transmission from civilian sources, such as Gemenon 1701-type liners.
Frequently asked questions
- What was wireless in Colonial usage?
- Wireless was a Colonial term describing communication systems connected without any physical connection between stations. It encompassed both short range communication, such as ship to ship and planet to ship, and the medium to long range broadcast methods used for Colonial news and entertainment.
- How did wireless work?
- Wireless worked by transmitting information through the propagation of oscillating electromagnetic fields. These fields were generated by modulating electrical signals with information such as audio or data. A transmitter emitted the modulated signal, and a receiver on the other end captured the waves and extracted the original information.
- Could wireless be jammed?
- Yes. Wireless could be distorted or blocked entirely. Colonial Raptors were generally capable of completely blocking wireless transmission from civilian sources, such as Gemenon 1701-type liners.
Sources
- WikiWireless — Battlestar Wiki entry
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