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Holodecks vs. Holosuites; What's The Difference?
Topic Started: Sep 15 2004, 09:17 AM (511 Views)
Timbo
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OK other than the size of the room, which doesn't seem to effect capacity, what is the difference between holosuites and holodecks? I can't see anything noticable.
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Hoss
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Didn't you have to rent the holosuites from Quark or someone while the Holodecks were allocated by the command of the vessel?
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Sophie
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holosuite
Episode: Emissary, Part I

Terms for the recreational holodeck facilities located on the second floor of Quark's bar on Deep Space Nine.


Holodeck
Episode: Encounter at Farpoint, Part I

The generic name, especially in use aboard Federation starships, for the "smart" virtual reality system as evolved by the 2360s — a technology that combines transporter, replicator, and holographic systems.
The programs, projected via emitters within a specially outfitted but otherwise empty room, can create both "solid" props and characters as well as holographic background to evoke any vista, any scenario, and any personality — all based on whatever real or fictional parameters are programmed.

While personal holoprograms relieve the stress and isolation of shipboard life for crew personnel, Holodecks are also used for tasks ranging from scientific simualtion to tactical or even covert training. Off starships, many commercial users have equipped facilities with so-called Holosuites.


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captain_proton_au
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A Robot in Disguise

The hollow suites required a regular cleaning crew
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Timbo
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Very! So they're the same apparently.
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Just different names for different things. Americans call a storage space in the back of their car a "trunk", we Brits call it a "boot". Just cultural difference.
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