WT-X1

The WT-X1 is a fictitious handheld device. It is billed as being the "walkie-talkie of the future" for use by anyone.

It is the mainstay communications device that is used by the Acheron Mercenaries.

Details
The WT-X1 is a walkie-talkie developed to have a series of advanced technical features to give it an edge over other walkie-talkies, technologically speaking. It features a computerized interface system with a universal data port, a holographic micro-projector eye for visual displaying of information, and a MicroCartridge drive for its removable storage medium.

In its function as a walkie-talkie, the WT-X1 can accommodate literally every modulation scheme there is in the world, as well as a TNC for supporting packet radio data transmission without additional hardware. It also features GPS hardware, that which compliments the micro-projector eye quite well.

MicroCartridge
The MicroCartridge is the WT-X1's proprietary removable storage format. Visually, it resembles a cross between a 4-inch IBM DemiDiskette (which was never released) and a 16mm microfilm cartridge. The MicroCartridge is about 1.5 inches thick, and 2 inches in diameter. It functions very similarly to a miniaturized iOmega Rev hard disk cartridge, in which it has three miniature hard disk platters on a motorized spindle and read/write head in a protective casing.

Variants

 * WT-X1c - Compact model without an on-board MicroCartridge drive, so in order to use MicroCartridges, a separate module with a drive would need to be installed on it.
 * WT-X1bh - A variant of the WT-X1 that is ideal for operators with larger hands.
 * WT-X1ep - A model of the WT-X1 with modifications to the design to protect it from EMPs.
 * WT-X1wrk - An industrial-use model of the WT-X1.
 * WT-X1.5 - A transitional model towards the second generation WT-X2.