KB-15
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD)
Flashes red when danger is very close.
- Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger
- Red – on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent
- Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here
- Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. There is just one model of the device, so there is just a single buying option. The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. This means that at any one time all KB-15s are identical.
The KB-15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The device can be wrist-mounted (like a watch), head-mounted (which looks ridiculous, so nobody ever does it) or can just sit on a flat surface.
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times, especially if you are in an ACZ (Actual Combat Zone) or ICTS (Imminent Combat Type Situation).
The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined. I repeat, you will get fined.
First seen in Book 1, page 11
Research
e_kb_15In the printed almanac pages (29 cited)
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Facts
object_fact (37)
The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and sensor beams penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, rock and metal; it takes twelve CCC batteries.
The KB15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries al1:c01:p149
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD).
KB-15: Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b01:c99:p200
A red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE.
a red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE!! b01:c01:p011
The KB-15 is a Danger Warning Device (also called an Imminent Danger Warning Device, IDWD).
In case you didn't already know, a KB-15 is a Danger Warning Device. b02:c01:p016 b02:c99:p190
KB-15s are normally 100% accurate.
KB-15s are normally 100% accurate. b03:c01:p017
All KB-15s come with a Lifetime Warranty.
all KB-15s come with a Lifetime Warranty. b03:c01:p017
There are no documented examples of KB-15s failing in any situations, ever, unless the batteries have not been charged.
There are no documented examples of KB-15s failing in any situations, ever, unless of course the batteries have not been charged. b03:c01:p017
KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD).
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b03:c99:p195
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD), also called a Danger Warning Device.
a KB-15 is a Danger Warning Device. b04:c01:p014 b04:c99:p211
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD).
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b05:c99:p230 b05:c01:p017
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes when danger is near.
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b06:c04:p102 b06:c99:p273
The KB-15 does not flash when scallywags are asleep.
Why hadn't my KB-15 flashed!? Ah – they were fast asleep. b06:c04:p116
Dash's KB-15 began to flash faintly when they were being watched on Norma Island.
My KB-15 began to flash faintly. b07:c04:p085
A red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE.
a red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE!! b08:c01:p018
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD).
KB-15 Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b09:c01:p017 b09:c99:p288
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes red when danger is very close.
my KB-15 started flashing. b10:c01:p012 b10:c99:p307
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b10:c99:p307
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes red when danger is very close.
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD). Flashes red when danger is very close. b11:c01:p017 b11:c99:p332
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b11:c99:p333
There is just one model of the KB-15, so there is just one buying option; software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download.
There is just one model of the device, so there is just one buying option. The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. b11:c99:p333
The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b11:c99:p333
The KB-15 can be wrist-mounted (like a watch), head-mounted, or can just sit on a flat surface.
The device can be wrist-mounted (like a watch), head-mounted (which looks ridiculous, so nobody ever does it) or can just sit on a flat surface. b11:c99:p333
The KB-15 takes 12 CCC batteries.
The KB-15 takes 12 CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times b11:c99:p333
KB-15s usually flash when danger approaches, but they can also be set to vibrate.
As you know, KB-15s usually flash when danger approaches. But they can also be set to vibrate, which is handy when it's in my backpack. b12a:c02:p030
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies; there is just one model and the software is updated every year by automatic satellite download.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. There is just one model of the device, so there is just a single buying option. The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. b12a:c99:p274
The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and its sensor beams penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The KB15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b12a:c99:p275
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries and can be wrist-mounted, head-mounted, or placed on a flat surface.
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times... The device can be wrist-mounted (like a watch), head-mounted (which looks ridiculous, so nobody ever does it) or can just sit on a flat surface. b12a:c99:p275
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes red when danger is very close.
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD). Flashes red when danger is very close. b12b:c99:p229
There is just one model of the KB-15; software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download, meaning all KB-15s are identical at any given time.
There is just one model of the device, so there is just a single buying option. The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. This means that at any one time all KB-15s are identical. b12b:c99:p229
The KB-15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The KB15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b12b:c99:p230
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries.
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries b12b:c99:p230
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes red when danger is very close.
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD). Flashes red when danger is very close. b13:c09:p193 b13:c99:p419
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b13:c99:p419
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries.
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times b13:c99:p420
The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes red when danger is very close.
Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD). Flashes red when danger is very close. b14:c99:p315
The KB-15's range is 25 yards and sensor beams penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The KB-15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b14:c99:p316
The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries and can be wrist-mounted, head-mounted, or placed on a flat surface.
The device can be wrist-mounted (like a watch), head-mounted (which looks ridiculous, so nobody ever does it) or can just sit on a flat surface. The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries. b14:c99:p316
in_world_system (38)
The KB-15 flashes red at 1-second intervals for Imminent Danger; red on 2s/off 2s for Lightning storm; green on 3s/off 1s for pizzup delivery; blue on 5s/off 5s for battery needs charging.
Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger Red – on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging al1:c01:p148
A red KB-15 flashing on-off at 1 second intervals continuously signals Imminent Danger.
Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b01:c99:p200
A red KB-15 flashing on 2s, off 2s signals an imminent lightning storm.
Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b01:c99:p200
A green KB-15 flashing on 3s, off 1s signals takeout delivery is almost here.
Green – on 3s, off 1s: Takeout delivery almost here b01:c99:p200
A blue KB-15 flashing on 5s, off 5s signals the battery needs charging.
Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b01:c99:p200
KB-15 flash code: Red, on-off 1-second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
* Red – on-off 1-second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b02:c99:p190
KB-15 flash code: Red, on 2 seconds off 2 seconds means Imminent lightning storm.
* Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b02:c99:p190
KB-15 flash code: Green, on 3 seconds off 1 second means Takeout delivery almost here.
* Green – on 3s, off 1s: Takeout delivery almost here b02:c99:p190
KB-15 flash code: Blue, on 5 seconds off 5 seconds means Battery needs charging.
* Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b02:c99:p190
KB-15 flash code: Red, on-off 1 second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
Red — on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b03:c99:p195
KB-15 flash code: Red, on 2s off 2s means Imminent lightning storm.
Red — on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b03:c99:p195
KB-15 flash code: Green, on 3s off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here.
Green — on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here b03:c99:p195
KB-15 flash code: Blue, on 5s off 5s means Battery needs charging.
Blue — on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b03:c99:p195
KB-15 flash code: Red on-off 1 second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b04:c99:p211
KB-15 flash code: Red on 2s, off 2s means Imminent lightning storm.
Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b04:c99:p211
KB-15 flash code: Green on 3s, off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here.
Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here b04:c99:p211
KB-15 flash code: Blue on 5s, off 5s means Battery needs charging.
Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b04:c99:p211
KB-15 flash codes: red on-off 1-second intervals continuous means imminent danger; red on 2s off 2s means imminent lightning storm; green on 3s off 1s means pizzup delivery almost here; blue on 5s off 5s means battery needs charging.
KB-15 Flash Codes: Red — on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger. Red — on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm. Green — on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here. Blue — on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging. b05:c99:p230
KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1-second intervals continuous = Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s = Imminent lightning storm; Green on 3s off 1s = Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s = Battery needs charging.
KB-15 Flash Codes: * Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger / * Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm / * Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here / * Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b06:c99:p273
KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1-second intervals continuous means imminent danger; Red on 2s off 2s means imminent lightning storm; Green on 3s off 1s means takeout delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s means battery needs charging.
Red – on-off 1-second intervals continuous: Imminent danger. Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm. Green – on 3s, off 1s: Takeout delivery almost here. Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging. b07:c99:p251
KB-15 flash code: Red on-off 1 second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b08:c99:p260
KB-15 flash code: Red on 2s, off 2s means Imminent lightning storm.
Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b08:c99:p260
KB-15 flash code: Green on 3s, off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here.
Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here b08:c99:p260
KB-15 flash code: Blue on 5s, off 5s means Battery needs charging.
Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b08:c99:p260
KB-15 flash code: Red on-off 1-second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b09:c99:p288
KB-15 flash code: Red on 2s, off 2s means Imminent lightning storm.
Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b09:c99:p289
KB-15 flash code: Green on 3s, off 1s means Takeout delivery almost here.
Green – on 3s, off 1s: Takeout delivery almost here b09:c99:p289
KB-15 flash code: Blue on 5s, off 5s means Battery needs charging.
Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b09:c99:p289
KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1-second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s means lightning storm imminent; Green on 3s off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s means battery needs charging.
KB-15 flash codes: Red — on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger... Red — on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent... Green — on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here... Blue — on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b10:c99:p307
KB-15 flash code: Red on-off 1 second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
* Red — on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b11:c99:p332
KB-15 flash code: Red on 2s, off 2s means Lightning storm imminent.
* Red — on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent b11:c99:p332
KB-15 flash code: Green on 3s, off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here.
* Green — on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here b11:c99:p332
KB-15 flash code: Blue on 5s, off 5s means Battery needs charging.
* Blue — on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b11:c99:p332
The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined.
The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined. b11:c99:p333
KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1 second intervals = Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s = Lightning storm imminent; Green on 3s off 1s = Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s = Battery needs charging.
KB-15 flash codes: * Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger * Red – on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent * Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here * Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b12a:c99:p274
The KB-15 flash codes: red on-off 1 second intervals = Imminent Danger; red on 2s/off 2s = Lightning storm imminent; green on 3s/off 1s = Pizzup delivery almost here; blue on 5s/off 5s = Battery needs charging.
Red - on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger Red - on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent Green - on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here Blue - on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b12b:c99:p229
KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1 second intervals continuous = Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s = Lightning storm imminent; Green on 3s off 1s = Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s = Battery needs charging.
* Red - on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger * Red - on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent * Green - on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here * Blue - on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b13:c99:p419
KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1 second intervals = Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s = Lightning storm imminent; Green on 3s off 1s = Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s = Battery needs charging.
Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger. Red – on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent. Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here. Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging. b14:c99:p315
world_rule (2)
The KB-15 takes 12 CCC batteries; if batteries fail a random GKBIA (Global KB-15 Inspection Authority) inspection, the owner will be fined.
The KB-15 takes 12 CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times... The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined. b10:c99:p308
The KB-15 software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download, so all KB-15s are identical at any one time.
The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. This means that at any one time all KB-15s are identical. b14:c99:p315
history (3)
The KB-15 was invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies; software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. al1:c01:p148
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b12b:c99:p229
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank, who licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b14:c99:p315
numeric_fact (2)
The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and sensor beams that penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b10:c99:p307
The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and its sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.
The KB15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b13:c99:p420
Relationships
- invented_by Mr. Rosebank
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. al1:c01:p148
- other: manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. al1:c01:p148
- invented_by Savuti Technologies Inc.
Developed by Savuti Technologies Inc. b09:c99:p288
extraction note The almanac entry for KB-15 does not explicitly name Savuti, but the surrounding almanac entries for gadgets attribute manufacture to Savuti Technologies Inc. The Gleam-Pointer almanac entry says 'Manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc.' The KB-15 entry does not state a developer; skipping direct attribution. Using MTS entry instead. - invented_by Mr. Rosebank
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b10:c99:p307
- other: manufactured by (under licence) Mgadigadi Technologies
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b10:c99:p307
- invented_by Mr. Rosebank
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b11:c99:p333
extraction note The KB-15 was invented by Mr. Rosebank. - invented_by Mgadigadi Technologies
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b11:c99:p333
extraction note While invented by Mr. Rosebank, manufacture was licensed to Mgadigadi Technologies. - invented_by Mr. Rosebank
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b12a:c99:p274
- other: manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b12a:c99:p274
- invented_by Mr. Rosebank
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b12b:c99:p229
- invented_by Mgadigadi Technologies
he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b12b:c99:p229
extraction note Manufactured under license; original inventor is Mr. Rosebank, but Mgadigadi Technologies manufactures it. - other: manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b13:c99:p419
- invented_by Mr. Rosebank
KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b14:c99:p315
- other: manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies
he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies b14:c99:p315
Incoming
I had just poured myself a glass of fresh wombat juice and was sitting down to a bowl of cereal when my KB-15 started flashing red. b01:c01:p011
my KB-15 started flashing. b02:c01:p016
when my KB-15 started flashing red. b03:c01:p013
my KB-15 started flashing. b04:c01:p014
when my KB-15 started flashing red. b05:c01:p017
I strapped on my KB-15 b06:c04:p102
I strapped on my KB-15. b07:c03:p069
when my KB-15 started flashing red. b08:c01:p018
I strapped on my KB-15. b09:c01:p017
I smelt something odd, and then suddenly my KB-15 started flashing. b10:c01:p012
I strapped on my KB-15... b10:c06:p138
Next thing, my KB-15 started going hymie-bazookah... b11:c01:p020
extraction note Dash refers to the KB-15 as 'my KB-15'.It was my KB-15! ... It was vibrating like crazy. Danger was near! b12a:c02:p030 b12a:c02:p031
I sat up there with a KB-15 (sound off) and nocto-invisi-goggles. b13:c09:p193
Continuity findings
- KB-15 red 2s/2s flash code: 'Imminent lightning storm' vs 'Lightning storm imminent' variant
- KB-15 green flash code: 'Takeout delivery' vs 'Pizzup delivery' almost here variant
- KB-15 device name: 'Danger Warning Device' vs 'Imminent Danger Warning Device' variant
- KB-15 does not flash for sleeping scallywags (b06) vs KB-15 is 100% accurate and never fails (b03) conflict
- KB-15 Imminent Danger Warning Device: recurs across all 16 volumes and al1 recurring_element
- KB-15 invented-by and licensed-to formula repeated across multiple books recurring_element