The Omni is a pocket-sized touchscreen tablet (14cm x 8cm x 1cm) with an encrypted short-range transceiver that includes built-in oxygen and atmospheric pressure sensors, built specifically for use by the UN Space Agency.
Intended for use aboard ship, it is internally ruggedized, using a synthetic diamond-chip architecture that makes the unit more resistant to radiation, heat and pressure.
The device allows crew to communicate with one another, as well as access the ship/station databases of technical manuals, training materials, and various entertainment options available through the ship's app store. To further extend the usage of the Omni, they can be connected to various sensor packs with specialized internal databases.
To prevent unauthorized access, the Omni is set up with two-factor bio-metric security. A security key must be entered into the Omni to allow it to access the ship or station network; otherwise it is just an odd-shaped paperweight.
Units under normal usage last 48 hours between charging via a charging pad or docking station.
Units are usually striped on the back to signify the branch of service.
Civilian versions are available for the commercial shipping market, utilizing civilian bands rather than the restricted UNS frequencies. However, they are still fully compatible with UNS sensor module packs; there is a fee for the sensor pack app.