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− | | The satellite mounts a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-1 drive and a [[Power Plant]]-1, giving performance of up to 1-G acceleration (though generally the drives are only used for orbital positioning) and producing 0.06 [[Energy Point]]s. The satellite has an agility rating of 1. The internal fuel tankage gives the [[power plant]] | + | | The satellite mounts a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-1 drive and a [[Power Plant]]-1, giving performance of up to 1-G acceleration (though generally the drives are only used for orbital positioning) and producing 0.06 [[Energy Point]]s. The satellite has an agility rating of 1. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] gives the [[power plant]] 7 [[week]]s duration at full output: the satellite generally operates in a reduced power mode, increasing its endurance exponentially. |
* The engineering section is controlled from the main control room. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealed hatch. | * The engineering section is controlled from the main control room. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealed hatch. | ||
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* Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract. | * Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract. | ||
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Revision as of 21:12, 22 February 2019
Comstar class Commo Satellite | |
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Unpublished, non-canon fan design. | |
Type: W Smallcraft | |
Size | 5 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[Cylinder Hull]] |
Streamlining | Partially Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–9 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/1bis |
Jump | J-0 |
Maneuver | 1 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 1 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 0 (automated) |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 0 Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Distant Fringe |
Year Operational | No information yet available. |
Price | |
Cost | MCr10.235 (base) MCr8.188 (qty) |
Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | W-1C10 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Source | |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Reference | None |
This spacecraft is designed with the Classic Traveller format, using Book 5 High Guard |
The Comstar class Commo Satellite is a satellite.
- It is a paramilitary ship and a small craft.
- Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)
This is a generic class of smallcraft.
The Commo Satellite is rugged design that serves in a variety of roles. Most typically it is positioned in a stable orbit around a world and serves as a communications relay. Its onboard sensor array may occasionally be used as a scientific observatory or for survey purposes, typically monitoring weather patterns and stellar conditions. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.
- The satellite is a TL-9 design.
Image Repository
A Comstar class Commo Satellite.
Basic Ship Characteristics
Following the Imperial Navy and IISS Universal Ship Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]
No. | Category | Remarks |
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1. | Tonnage | The Sensor Buoy is constructed using a 5 Ton hull built in a generally cylindrical configuration. The hull is partially streamlined, giving a relatively limited atmospheric performance that is reliant on its onboard gravitic systems: once it is emplaced the satellite rarely leaves its orbital position.
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2. | Crew | Total Crew Complement: 0 (the satellite is automated).
Maintenance technicians may occasionally board the satellite to perform duties such as refueling, routine maintenance, refreshing onboard supplies, applying software updates and hardware upgrades, and downloading collected data. Accommodations A cramped operations compartment is the only crew-accessible part of the ship: no accommodations are provided.
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3. | Performance | The satellite mounts a Maneuver-1 drive and a Power Plant-1, giving performance of up to 1-G acceleration (though generally the drives are only used for orbital positioning) and producing 0.06 Energy Points. The satellite has an agility rating of 1. The internal fuel tankage gives the power plant 7 weeks duration at full output: the satellite generally operates in a reduced power mode, increasing its endurance exponentially.
The satellite mounts a large stellar energy array, capable of generating enough power to supplement the onboard power plant and independently run the onboard communications equipment systems. Despite its large area it has a relatively low volume (less than 0.25 dTons) and can be furled if necessary. |
4. | Electronics | The operations compartment contains an acceleration couch and control equipment. The satellite is run by a Model/1bis Computer: there is a backup Model/1bis Computer.
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5. | Hardpoints | 1 hardpoint.
The satellite has no capacity to mount weapons systems. |
6. | Armament | The Commo Satellite is unarmed. |
7. | Defenses | The hull is plated and structurally reinforced, giving it an armor rating of 5.
The satellite is not fitted with screens or other passive defensive systems. |
8. | Craft | The satellite carries no subcraft. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | The satellite has internal fuel tankage of 1 Ton.
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10. | Cost | The basic cost of the satellite is MCr10.235.
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11. | Construction Time | 24 weeks (5.5 months) as standard.
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12. | Comments | The Satellite is operated by an autonomous Model/1bis Computer, with another Model/1bis Computer serving as a backup and acting as additional processing capacity.
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History & Background (Dossier)
The Commo Satellite is representative of designs used throughout the Distant Fringe. It is rugged and durable giving it a long service life. Large numbers of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems and onboard electronics.
- Commo Satellites are generally deployed in small groups into geosynchronous orbits around a world, relaying data between each unit.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
A number of companies manufacture satellites equivalent to the Comstar class. They vary in hull shape and internal layout but all share the same basic design and all have very similar capabilities and performance characteristics.
- Each variant class is named by the company that produces it: these organizations generally draw on approved naming protocols. It is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused.
- Individual examples of the class are issued specific serial numbers and transponder codes.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
- Orbital Station
- Comstar class Commo Satellite
- Sanctuary class Sensor Buoy
- Sentinel class Missile Platform
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- CT Book 5 "High Guard", GDW, 1980. (Design protocols used)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.