Holophones

"Sometimes, revolutionary inventions come in small packages . Things that change the very way you live. And the holophone is one of them. I respect the guy who did all the hard work just to invent this little bad boy, since he is able to do a lot of stuff that previous communications devices could"nt do
Attributed to A random soldier

Holophones are a type of communication device that is used in the Federation. Carried by nearly every adult and teenager, these devices are part and parcel of everyday life. They are the successors to the smartphones of 21st century Terra, incorporating many aspects such as a touch screen alongside newer ones such as holotechnology that allows for holographic communication from a long distance. In the busy and quickly chaning life of the 31st century, holophones are indeed an importatn aspect of every persons life.

Significance

The significance of holophones in the federation is often overlooked. Whilst not being much of a revolutionary concept as much as Terraforming or FTL travel, it still was a large breakthrough in the field of handheld communications ( or nanocommunications as some people like to call it) and allowed for holocommunications in the form of small objects, thereby making life much easier for most people.

Rarity

Holophones are a basic commodity and as such, almost everyone in the federation has a holophone, with one being issued to them regardless of their profession or work.

Weight

ranges from fifty to one hundred grams

Base Price

Varies from 1000 to 1000000 tears.