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{{Infobox device | {{Infobox device | ||
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The '''KI''' ( | The '''KI''' (pronounced "key") is a versatile communication device that was being tested in the last days of the [[D'ni]] Empire, and is heavily used by the [[DRC]] and other [[explorer]]s. Each KI is connected to a central network hub called the [[Lattice]]. | ||
== Name == | == Name == | ||
The D'ni did not refer to these devices as "KIs", though the original name for them is unknown. Some models had the [[D'ni numerals|D'ni number]] 3 on them ( | The D'ni did not refer to these devices as "KIs", though the original name for them is unknown. Some models had the [[D'ni numerals|D'ni number]] 3 on them ( <dni>3</dni> ), which resembles the capital letters KI, and the DRC used it as a shorthand term. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
The KI is a small portable device worn on the back of the left hand. A strap around the palm holds the device in place. The model currently distributed by the DRC has a main circular face divided diagonally into four quadrants, as well as three buttons arrayed along the right side of the main face. A ring of segmented, multi-color lights surrounds the rest of the central face. | The KI is a small portable device worn on the back of the left hand. A strap around the palm holds the device in place. The model currently distributed by the DRC has a main circular face divided diagonally into four quadrants, as well as three buttons arrayed along the right side of the main face. A ring of segmented, multi-color lights surrounds the rest of the central face. | ||
Most interactions with the KI are handled through a | Most interactions with the KI are handled through a holographic display, which can be activated using the top-most button along the right side of the device. This display has two modes: ambient, and active. When the display is set to ambient, wearers can still view and send messages in the chat bar, and view other online users in the sidebar below. This mode can be configured to fade out after a delay. When the display is fully activated, it projects a purple-ish interface that provides full access to the devices many functions. The DRC advises explorers not to walk around while using the KI in this mode. | ||
== Functions == | == Functions == | ||
The DRC suspect that the D'ni numeral 3 on early models of the KI related to the number of functions it performed. Later models, however, had greater amounts of functionality. | The DRC suspect that the D'ni numeral 3 on early models of the KI related to the number of functions it performed. Later models, however, had greater amounts of functionality. | ||
=== Security === | === Security === | ||
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=== Great Zero calibration === | === Great Zero calibration === | ||
The KI is also critical to the calibration and continued maintenance of the Great Zero through the use of [[marker missions]]. Calibration is performed by comparing a | The KI is also critical to the calibration and continued maintenance of the Great Zero through the use of [[marker missions]]. Calibration is performed by comparing a marker's actual location in the [[Cavern]] with where it is supposed to be according to records stored by the Great Zero. By collecting enough markers, the Great Zero can self-correct its alignment and function properly, enabling the use of a cylindrical coordinate system (elevation, angle, distance) referred to as "KI-PS", or KI Positioning System (similar to Surface GPS, or "Global Positioning Satellite", systems). Explorers who have sufficiently calibrated their KI to communicate with the Great Zero can create marker missions of their own, which can be sent through the KI-mail system to other explorers. New missions can be created by touching the marker-shaped icon on the left side of the device's face. | ||
Once an explorer's KI is fully calibrated, the device's active holographic display will show the wearer their KI-PS coordinates in the top right corner, provided their location is properly synced with the Great Zero. While coordinates work in Ae'gura and the neighborhoods, more outlying areas like the [[Descent]], as well as other Ages, do not display coordinates. | Once an explorer's KI is fully calibrated, the device's active holographic display will show the wearer their KI-PS coordinates in the top right corner, provided their location is properly synced with the Great Zero. While coordinates work in Ae'gura and the neighborhoods, more outlying areas like the [[Descent]], as well as other Ages, do not display coordinates. | ||
=== Jalak controls === | === Jalak Dador controls === | ||
In 2007 CE, the DRC released the Age of [[Jalak]]. This Age was used by the D'ni for life-sized board games of various types. The board itself integrates with the KI to provide access to various game controls. A floating holographic panel can be activated by touching the bar icon which appears when a KI user is in Jalak. This panel includes controls for enabling or disabling a force field around the play area, moving the board's pillars into various configurations, and spawning holographic geometric shapes like cubes and spheres. | In 2007 CE, the DRC released the Age of [[Jalak Dador]]. This Age was used by the D'ni for life-sized board games of various types. The board itself integrates with the KI to provide access to various game controls. A floating holographic panel can be activated by touching the bar icon which appears when a KI user is in Jalak. This panel includes controls for enabling or disabling a force field around the play area, moving the board's pillars into various configurations, and spawning holographic geometric shapes like cubes and spheres. | ||
These controls are the first illustration that the KI has context-sensitive functionality, though no other features of this kind are currently known to exist. | These controls are the first illustration that the KI has context-sensitive functionality, though no other features of this kind are currently known to exist. | ||
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== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
Explorers can obtain their KI by visiting Gahreesen. Links to Gahreesen are available in every neighborhood. An additional link can be found in [[Relto]], provided the explorer has completed the [[Cleft]]'s portion of [[Yeesha's Journey]]. KIs are distributed by a large [[KI dispenser|dispenser machine]] in a room that is down the hall to the right of the link-in point. | Explorers can obtain their KI by visiting Gahreesen. Links to Gahreesen are available in every neighborhood. An additional link can be found in [[Relto]], provided the explorer has completed the [[Cleft]]'s portion of [[Yeesha's Journey]]. KIs are distributed by a large [[KI dispenser|dispenser machine]] in a room that is down the hall to the right of the link-in point. | ||
[[Category:D'ni technologies]] | [[Category:D'ni technologies]] | ||
[[Category:Devices]] | [[Category:Devices]] |