Guide to Telecommunications - Revision history

imported>Angust: /* The Machines */ Added messaging servers. I only assume that's how they work (connect to hub).

2019-05-27T15:25:25Z

The Machines: Added messaging servers. I only assume that's how they work (connect to hub).

imported>Angust: /* Maintenance Guide */ minimum from "server" to "bus"

2019-03-02T09:24:32Z

Maintenance Guide: minimum from "server" to "bus"

imported>Angust: /* Can We Fix It? */ Updated quick guide to mention tcommsat.

2018-12-31T16:09:35Z

Can We Fix It?: Updated quick guide to mention tcommsat.

imported>Denton: I've had it with this motherfucking NTSL on this motherfucking wiki

2018-11-13T20:06:16Z

I've had it with this motherfucking NTSL on this motherfucking wiki

imported>Angust: /* The machines */ Made a note about NTSL strikethrough.

2018-10-03T12:49:34Z

The machines: Made a note about NTSL strikethrough.

imported>Angust: /* Easy Guide to Fixing Telecomms */ Another note about NTSL scripts.

2018-10-03T12:48:51Z

Easy Guide to Fixing Telecomms: Another note about NTSL scripts.

imported>Angust: /* File:Server.gif Telecommunication Servers */ Added notes that ntsl-scripts are removed.

2018-10-03T12:47:15Z

File:Server.gif Telecommunication Servers: Added notes that ntsl-scripts are removed.

imported>Bandit: /* Can We Fix It? */ NO MORE NTSL JESUS

2015-10-16T17:15:23Z

Can We Fix It?: NO MORE NTSL JESUS

imported>Bandit: /* Being An Ass */ no ntsl

2015-10-16T07:38:19Z

Being An Ass: no ntsl

imported>Kosmos: /* Easy Guide to Fixing Telecomms */

2014-10-30T17:49:09Z

Easy Guide to Fixing Telecomms

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 === [[File:Broad.gif]] Subspace Broadcasters ===
 ''Subspace Broadcasters'' are impressive pieces of hardware that are capable of opening large enough subspace windows to transfer de-compressed data bursts, in encoded radio waves, through. They are necessary for any network that is expected to output information back to receiving radio devices. They operate by directing high-powered lasers into a small subspace window and fluctuating the amplitude of radio waves through subspace, allowing the large data packets easier entering and exiting of subspace.
 == Maintenance Guide ==

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 [[File:Multitool-tcomm.png|thumb|274px|right|The multitool-telecomm interface.]]
-If the machines have been overheated, you can fix them by simply reconstructing them. To do this, first unfasten the exterior bolts with a screwdriver. Next, dislodge the plating with a wrench. Next, remove the internal cables with some wirecutters. After that, you can use a crowbar to remove the internal components and circuit board. From there, you can either deconstruct the empty frame or simply rebuild it. If the machines have been completely destroyed, you're going to want to build more. You're going to have to bug R&D for some really high-tier circuit boards and stock parts, or salvage some parts from other toasted telecomm machines. Keep in mind, you don't have to reconstruct ALL the machines. At the very minimum you need 1 receiver, 1 processor, 1 server, and 1 broadcaster. You might have to manually reconnect to relays if they are destroyed, this involves a long walk.
+If the machines have been overheated, you can fix them by simply reconstructing them. To do this, first unfasten the exterior bolts with a screwdriver. Next, dislodge the plating with a wrench. Next, remove the internal cables with some wirecutters. After that, you can use a crowbar to remove the internal components and circuit board. From there, you can either deconstruct the empty frame or simply rebuild it. If the machines have been completely destroyed, you're going to want to build more. You're going to have to bug R&D for some really high-tier circuit boards and stock parts, or salvage some parts from other toasted telecomm machines. Keep in mind, you don't have to reconstruct ALL the machines. At the very minimum you need 1 receiver, 1 processor, 1 bus, and 1 broadcaster. You might have to manually reconnect to relays if they are destroyed, this involves a long walk.
 == Telecommunication Polymorphism ==

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 '''After building:'''
 # Clear ANY frequency filters on the machines.
-# Grab the Bus Mainframe and put it on your multitool buffer (down on the list, click "Multitool Buffer")
+# Set network to ''tcommsat'' on every machine. This will unlink machines so do it before the next step.
 # Link it to the Broadcaster, Processor, and Receiver (click "Add Machine").

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 The '''telecommunication''' system is a complete overhaul of the way radios work, introduced in [http://code.google.com/p/tgstation13/source/detail?r=2807 revision 2807]. It adds an entire realm of complexity to the very simple and previously straight-forward process of radio communication.
-...But, in turn, presents new strategies for antagonists and offers the sandbox for some... [[NTSL_Scripts|very interesting shenanigans]].
+...But, in turn, presents new strategies for antagonists.
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 ### Scan for servers.
 ### Click on a server.
 ### Go back to main menu and repeat steps for all servers.
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 * Bus Mainframe: Regulates ;Radio signals
 * Processor: Decodes ;Radio signals
-* Servers: Log ;Radio signals, <s>execute NTSL scripts</s>.
+* Servers: Log ;Radio signals
 * Hub: Takes in ;Radio signals and sends them to appropriate machines.
 * Relay: Connected to a Hub on another Z-level. Allows ;Radio signals on its Z level to be run through the telecomms infrastructure of its linked hub.
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 ''Additionally'', Telecommunication Servers are capable of running user-written scripts (removed from /tg/-servers in 2015) through use of a Telecommunications Traffic Monitor. When a signal passes through a server (and the server is set to automatically execute code), the interpreter halts the signal until the code has finished executing, then releases the signal. During this time, the server's script interpreter can modify the signal's contents or flag it as a rejected signal, which will cause broadcasters to ignore it.
 === [[File:Broad.gif]] Subspace Broadcasters ===

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 * Bus Mainframe: Regulates ;Radio signals
 * Processor: Decodes ;Radio signals
-* Servers: Log ;Radio signals, execute NTSL scripts.
+* Servers: Log ;Radio signals, <s>execute NTSL scripts</s>.
 * Hub: Takes in ;Radio signals and sends them to appropriate machines.
 * Relay: Connected to a Hub on another Z-level. Allows ;Radio signals on its Z level to be run through the telecomms infrastructure of its linked hub.

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-''Additionally'', Telecommunication Servers are capable of running user-written scripts through use of a Telecommunications Traffic Monitor. When a signal passes through a server (and the server is set to automatically execute code), the interpreter halts the signal until the code has finished executing, then releases the signal. During this time, the server's script interpreter can modify the signal's contents or flag it as a rejected signal, which will cause broadcasters to ignore it.
+''Additionally'', Telecommunication Servers are capable of running user-written scripts (removed from /tg/-servers in 2015) through use of a Telecommunications Traffic Monitor. When a signal passes through a server (and the server is set to automatically execute code), the interpreter halts the signal until the code has finished executing, then releases the signal. During this time, the server's script interpreter can modify the signal's contents or flag it as a rejected signal, which will cause broadcasters to ignore it.
-''[[NT_Script|Learn more about NT Scripting (NTSL)]]''.
+''[[NT_Script|Learn more about NT Scripting (NTSL)]]'' (removed from /tg/-servers in 2015).
 === [[File:Broad.gif]] Subspace Broadcasters ===

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 # Link it to the Broadcaster, Processor, and Receiver (click "Add Machine").
-That's it. You're done. It'll process all telecomms signals with no lag, no static, no loss of functionality except for the inability to use telecomms scripts - though this is a great way to evade hostile scripts like a rogue AI's mute script.
+That's it. You're done. It'll process all telecomms signals with no lag, no static, no loss of functionality.
 =A More Elaborate Guide to Telecommunications=

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:38, 16 October 2015
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	* Add Filtered Frequencies to the Hub in order to only allow people to speak on those frequencies. You can do this on any machine and department channels will also suffer from not being able to pass the filter.		* Add Filtered Frequencies to the Hub in order to only allow people to speak on those frequencies. You can do this on any machine and department channels will also suffer from not being able to pass the filter.

−	* Use [[NT_Script\|NTSL]] to [[NTSL_Scripts#Useful_Malicious_Scripts\|make everyone speak weirdly]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

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 # '''Completely blown to shit or stolen and thrown into the singulo?'''
 ## Go to [[#Can_We_Fix_It?|Can We Fix It]] and follow instructions.
-# '''Equipment off (no pretty flashing lights on the machines)?'''
+# '''Everything intact but machines are off (no pretty flashing lights on the machines)?'''
 ## Was there a Central Command Update for something like ''"Ionospheric anomalies detected. Temporary telec#MCi46:5.;@63-BZZZZT"'', if so, wait a few minutes and equipment will come back online automatically. Note that this can happen without sending you any kind of warning, so just wait 5 minutes if nothing else works to see if the machines come back alive on their own.
 ## Check APC: Main breaker and equipment should be on. If not, turn them back on.