PDA
All crewmembers begin with a PDA, loaded with special tools and programs depending on what your starting assignment is. 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.
- 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.
- Atmospheric Analyzer: Shows the composition of gas in the area around you.
- Flashlight: Not available on PDAs that have a built in T-Ray Scanner.
PDA Scanners
Most PDAs have special scanners which allow them to act as a certain scanner you would normally use.
- A Medical Doctor's PDA can be used as a Health Analyzer
- A Scientist's PDA can be used as a Reagant Analyzer, showing the composition of gases in a container or chemicals in a container/person.
- Engineering and Mechanic PDAs have a built in T-Ray Scanner
- Security and the Detective's PDA has a built in Forensic Scanner
- A Botanist's PDA can be used as a Plant Analyzer
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.
Robustris
A program in the internal drive of all PDAs. 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.
PDA Modules
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.
CARTs
AlertMaster Cartridge
Available in Tech storage. Allows user to see Atmospheric Alerts.
CustodiPRO Cartridge
Equipped in the Janitor's PDA. Keeps track of important equipment's location.
Detomatrix Cartridge
Available to traitors. Contains BOMB and MISSILE program, as well as a readme file of instructions.
Easy-Record DELUXE
Equipped in HoP's PDA. Includes Crew Manifest, Status Controller, Supply Records, Forensic Scan, and Security Records.
Farmer Melons Scancart v2
Equipped in Botanist's PDAs. Includes Plant Scan and Botanist's Handbook.
Honkworks 5.0
Available in Spare PDA boxes. Includes Arcade 250 and Honk Synthesizer.
Med-U
Equipped in Doctors' and Roboticists' PDAs. Includes health scan, reagant scan, and medical records.
Network Diagnostics Cart
Available in Tech storage and spare PDA boxes. Includes Signal Catcher and Signal Crafter. Capable of some real advanced hacking.
R.O.B.U.S.T.
Equipped in Security Officers and the Detective's PDAs. Includes Forensic scan, security records, and Securitron access, allowing the user to track and summon Securitrons.
SciMaster Cartridge
Equipped in Research Director's PDA. Includes Crew Manifest, Status Controller, Health Scan, Reagent Scan, and Medical Records.
Signal ACE
Equipped in Scientist's PDAs. Contains reagent scanner and Signalix 5, which allows user to send a signal as if they had a Remote Signalling Device.
Space Parts & Space Vendors Cartridge
Equipped in Quartermasters' PDAs. Includes Supply Records and MULEbot control.
Value-PAK Cartridge
Available in Captain's PDA. Includes Crew Manifest, Signalix 5, Supply Records, Forensic Scan, Health Scan, Security Records, Medical Records, and Status Controller, which allows the user to change the status displays around the station.