Digitizer

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==Definition==
The term digitizer refers to any divice which converts matter into energy and data and stores it. Examples of these include Pokeballs, the capture devices from Captain Power and V'ger's probes from Star Trek the Motion Picture. In the Magimals world, however, the term refers to a specific piece of technology used to capture and store magimals. Most trainers simply refer to these devices as cubes.
==Appearance==
A digitizer is usually a cube measuring about five inches across which can easily be gripped by one adult hand. On the front is a retractable barrel from which a materialization or dematerialization beam is cast. On the left side is a button which activates the beam. On the right, ports which allow the device to be hooked up to a computer, storage system or charger. On the back are slots into which modifier cards can be added in order to change the behavior, abilities, knowledge or even appearance of the magimal within.
==Caveat==
While a magimal is being digitized, it is temporarily transformed into a noncorporeal entity. This means that all of its psychic potential is realeased at once. If a magimal resists capture, it can psychically destroy a digitizer, rematerialize and escape. For this reason, parts of a cube not essential to the magimal's survival tend to be cheaply made.
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