The Universal Translator Assistant Project

The Universal Translator Assistant Project

using the technology of today to bring the theories of yesterday to the languages of tomorrow

yIrojqu' * April 29th, 2002 * Peace!

mIghtaHghachvo' yImej 'ej yIQaQ! roj yInej 'ej yItlha'

Universal Translator Assistant Project FAQ

The Universal Translator Assistant Project is the first, and to my knowledge only, open source translation tool for a variety of Science Fiction languages. Our goal is not perfect translation, but fast and fun tools to give you access to the languages of the Universe!

NEW!

Classic UTA for Windows updated to include the Galactic Phrasebook!

April 2002: Phrasebook includes Huttese and Bocce (Star Wars) Lanuages!

Self installing UTA file

Java based Galactic Dictionary - run it in your browser!

Java based UTA program - run it in your browser!

Generate Rihannsu text using Diane Duane's original algorithm.
Using a simplified algorithm, generate text in three different Trek languages:
Romulan Message Generator - short program from Diane Duane's web site to generate Romulan message texts. Includes Windows 9x executable and C source.
Here is the current (based on the Institute of Ra'tleihfi Department of Xenosociologylexicon) Romulan Dictionary - now available for download: PC and open source versions. This dictionary is based on a variety of sources, including Diane Duane's novels.
Romulan Dictionary Look Up:
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Here is the current (based on the Zvelbil lexicon) Vulcan Dictionary - now available for download: PC and open source versions

World English Bible Translation of the Bible:

(note: passage should be in the form: BOOK Chapter [Verse [End-verse] ] - )

New! "Targh Hol": UTA translations English <-> Klingon (or language of your choice).

Important: What is Wrong with this? - why UTA isn't a translator

note: this will work best for the less complex sites

Looking for REAL Extraterrestrial messages? Click HERE!

UTA LITE - JavaScript online translator for Klingon, Romulan, and Vulcan

New Galactic Phrasebook - Plain text Klingon, Klinzhai, Vulcan info

here is all you need to start playing around with different extraterrestrial languages.

UTA Project Frequently Asked Questions
- Important: What is Wrong with this? - why UTA isn't a translator
UTA Theory theory behind the project.
UTA Project Software Archive UTA programs for Windows, Dos and Unix. Also WEB Bible Translation software.
UTA Project Translations - Here are a few "translations" generated using the UTA software - Want to see more? Send us pages you'd like to see translated!
- Click here for the UTA Scripture portion for today. Some Psalms mis-translated using tlhIngan Hol.
- Have you heard "the loS Spiritual laws?": Just as pa' 'oH physical laws vetlh govern the physical, universe vaj 'oH pa' spiritual laws which govern lij relationship tlhej joH'a' - joH'a' muSHa'taH SoH je offers a wonderful PLAN vaD lij yIn........
- Have you ever wondered what a (BADLY) translated newspaper might look like in Klingon? At the UTA project, we don't have to wonder - we KNOW! Take a look here at a badly translated New York Times, or US News and World Report.