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+ | The '''linguistic database''' was a compiled collection of known [[language]]s. They were used by the [[Vulcan]]s as early as [[2151]], when they shared samples of [[Klingonese]] with [[United Earth]] [[Starfleet]]. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) The [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] later maintained its own database. ({{ENT|Fight or Flight}}) |
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| − | :''This database most likely contributes to the functions of the [[Universal translator]].'' |
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| + | In [[2161]], shortly before returning to [[Earth]] to decommission ''Enterprise'', [[Ensign]] [[Hoshi Sato]] figured she would need a week to purge the linguistic database. ({{ENT|These Are the Voyages...}}) |
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| + | The linguistic database played a role in Starfleet finally managing to communicate with the [[Tamarian]]s. ({{TNG|Darmok}}) |
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| + | [[Borg]] [[Borg drone|drone]]s also maintained a linguistic database, without which they were unable to assimilate information. ({{VOY|Drone}}) |
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| + | [[sv:Språkdatabas]] |
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Revision as of 14:35, 24 September 2010
The linguistic database was a compiled collection of known languages. They were used by the Vulcans as early as 2151, when they shared samples of Klingonese with United Earth Starfleet. (ENT: "Broken Bow") The Enterprise later maintained its own database. (ENT: "Fight or Flight")
In 2161, shortly before returning to Earth to decommission Enterprise, Ensign Hoshi Sato figured she would need a week to purge the linguistic database. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages...")
The linguistic database played a role in Starfleet finally managing to communicate with the Tamarians. (TNG: "Darmok")
Borg drones also maintained a linguistic database, without which they were unable to assimilate information. (VOY: "Drone")
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