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Starfleet communicator, 2150s, in use

Jonathan Archer uses a handheld communicator

Communication devices, or "comms", were systems that allowed individuals to communicate over distances. They were frequently employed on starships in order to keep the crew in constant communication. Even Leviathan biomechanoids had grown communications systems with portable, wearable devices that crew members could attach to their clothing.

Humans developed comms for their starships early in their spacefaring career, based largely off of the design of cell phones and walkie talkies. These were handheld devices carried by members of the crew. Eventually, comms were inserted into badges -- the invention of combadges, which eventually became a galactic standard. Nevertheless, many other designs of communicators were still in use.

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Communicators appear in Star Trek, Farscape, and Dark Matter. For canon information, please visit:

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