Space Opera Computers
The computers in the Space Opera book are rated in DPU, which are 'data processing units', which is a great way to do things (since its totally fabricated), until they get stupid and try and try and relate how many DPU equals a current computing term. Ignore any of that crap. Lets assume that a DPU is some indeterminate ridiculously huge number of cycles or vibrations or instructions or terabytes. As long as we do that, things arent nearly as stupid as they could be.
Starship Computers
Starship computers are huge, all-encompassing units capable of running everything a starship needs. These giant systems are not just for starships, but also buildings, corporations, governments, whoever needs a giant network of computing power. These MultiComps include all the terminals, networking gear and peripherals that could be utilized by the user.
For each Tech level a ship is below the Tech level given for a particular Mk. of MultiComp, increase the mass x5. Thus, a Tech 4 version of a MultiComp Mk, VII would be 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 7.5 tons = 937.5 tons. This reflects the inferior technological capacities of a lower level culture. Similarly, reduce the mass of computers rated at a lower Tech level by 1/2 far each Tech level that the producing culture is above the rating. Thus a Tech/9 version of a MultiComp Mk. I is 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 x 500 kg = 62.5 kg, reflecting the superiority of Tech/9 technology.
Time Factor is the speed relative to a Minicomp of the given tech level. This means a MultiComp I is 4 times as fast as a MiniComp I.
Personal Computers
Personal computers are like tablets, phones and laptops. They could be standalone devices or built into a vehicle or larger device. MiniComps can run programs just like a MultiComp, but not nearly as many at a time. There will not be extensive rules and specs on these pieces of equipment, mostly, just their costs will be relevant. If demand determines that specs are required, I will develop them.
MiniComp I (TL 6-7): 40
MiniComp II (TL 7): 100
MiniComp III (TL 8): 250
MiniComp IV (TL 8): 500
MiniComp V (TL 9): 1000
MiniComp VI (TL 10): 2000
MiniComp VII (TL 11): 3500
Battlefield Computers
BattleComputers are relatively compact units designed for use in fighting vehicles and by Power Armour and spacesuited personnel. The units improve hit probabilities in fire and possible hand to hand combat.
