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A Sensor Buoy is a type of orbital platform utilized within the Distant Fringe region.

It is a specialized type of smallcraft.
Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The term Sensor Buoy is extremely generic but generally indicates a powered platform, run by its onboard computers and equipped with sensor systems. They are placed into stable orbital positions within a system, typically in orbit around secondary worlds, within lagrange points and orbiting gas giants.

Sensor Buoys may be deployed in groups. They may use their onboard commo gear to exchange navigation and sensor data.
Groups of sensor buoys, in communication with one another and working together against a specific target, exponentially increase their mutual sensor detection capability.
Sensor buoys are often armed.

Selected Example Classes[edit]

Satellites:

Type W class Orbital Facility

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Sensor Buoys may include emergency facilities for spacefarers in distress. They are generally unmanned though many do have limited crew facilities. They may be visited by maintenance and supply teams on an occasional basis.

Sensor Buoys may be utilized in a variety of roles, including navigation, defense, communications, resource exploration, and a wide variety of scientific research. The onboard sensor suites may include specialized instruments suitable for the task.

Image Repository[edit]

A Sentinel class Missile Platform.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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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

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+A [[Fringian Sensor Buoy|Sensor Buoy]] is a type of orbital platform utilized within the [[Distant Fringe]] region.
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+* It is a specialized type of [[smallcraft]].
- |origin=[[Distant Fringe]]
+* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
- |size=50
- |TL=11
- |jump=0
- |g=1
- |hp=1
- |cargo=0.5
- |crew=0 (2 operators)
- |hpass=4|lpass=0
- |footnote=
- |cost=79.950 (base)<br>MCr63.960 (discounted)
-}}
-== Description / Specifications ==
-The Sensor Buoy is an armored platform designed to be highly survivable and used in a variety of roles. Most typically it is positioned in a stable orbit around a world and serves as a communications and observation satellite, typically monitoring weather patterns and solar conditions – some units are employed as astronomical observatories. It contains an intrinsic emergency shelter and is capable of defending itself. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
-* The platform is a TL 11 design.
-=== Hull ===
-The Sensor Buoy is constructed using a 50-dTon hull built in a generally cylindrical configuration. The hull is partially streamlined, heavily plated, and structurally reinforced, with an armor rating of 11.
-* Areas of the platform that are accessible to personnel are fitted with full life support facilities, artificial gravity generation equipment, and inertial compensators.
-=== Engineering ===
-The platform mounts a maneuver-1 drive, primarily used for positioning, and a power plant 6, giving performance of up to 1G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 0. There is fuel tankage of 4 dTons, giving the power plant approximately 8 weeks duration at full output. The platform is generally maintained in an ultra-low power mode, increasing its endurance exponentially.
-* The engineering section has direct access to the main section control room.
-=== Main Section ===
-The platform has a control room that is equipped with a computer model/2 and two operators acceleration couches: it is equipped with a second model/2 that serves as a backup and provides additional data storage. The computers are able to run the platform entirely autonomously, relying on passive sensors and threat analysis algorithms to assess potential dangers and deal with them accordingly. The platform is capable of locking itself down in an emergency. The control room and engineering section may not be accessed without the appropriate protocols and security clearances.
-* The platform includes an isolated armored emergency capsule within its structure. This consists of four small staterooms and contains various emergency supplies. There is no direct access between the capsule and any other part of the platform. The supplies and facilities within the capsule may generally be accessed by spacefarers in need, though extensive records of any approach and usage are kept and appropriate recompense may be reclaimed by the station's operators.
-* The platform is fitted with powerful communications equipment, a sophisticated state of the art sensor array, and full ECM.
-** More sensistive instruments, such as the densitomer array and the neutrino sensors, are mounted on a long boom to hold them clear of the platform and any potential interference that it may generate. Other sensor systems are mounted internally, protected by the hull.
-==== Crew ====
-The Sensor Buoy requires no crew. The main section control room contains facilities for two operations crew, should it prove necessary. Such personnel carry out occasional duties such as refuelling, routine maintenance, refreshing onboard supplies, applying software updates and hardware upgrades, and downloading collected data.
-=== Weapons ===
-The buoy has one hardpoint mounting three beam lasers. These are operated by the onboard computer as necessary.
-=== Subcraft ===
+== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
-None.
+The term Sensor Buoy is extremely generic but generally indicates a [[Power Plant|powered]] platform, run by its onboard [[computer]]s and equipped with [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor systems]]. They are placed into stable orbital positions within a [[system]], typically in orbit around secondary [[world]]s, within lagrange points and orbiting [[gas giant]]s.
+* Sensor Buoys may be deployed in groups. They may use their onboard [[Communications Equipment|commo gear]] to exchange [[Astrogation|navigation]] and [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor data]].
+* Groups of sensor buoys, in communication with one another and working together against a specific target, exponentially increase their mutual [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor detection]] capability.
+* Sensor buoys are often armed.
-=== Cost ===
+=== Selected Example Classes ===
-The basic cost of the platform is MCr79.950.
+''[[Satellites]]:''
-* The platform is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
+* [[Type W class Orbital Facility]]
-* If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the platforms in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces their price to MCr63.960.
+** [[Comstar class Commo Satellite|''Comstar'' class Commo Satellite]]
+** [[Sanctuary class Sensor Buoy|''Sanctuary'' class Sensor Buoy]]
+** [[Sentinel class Missile Platform|''Sentinel'' class Missile Platform]]
-== History ==
+== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
-The Sensor Buoy is representative of designs used throughout the [[Distant Fringe]]. While it is relatively expensive, it is extremely rugged and durable. Large numbers of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems and onboard electronics. Sensor buoys are generally deployed in small groups, relaying data between each unit.
+Sensor Buoys may include emergency facilities for spacefarers in distress. They are generally unmanned though many do have limited crew facilities. They may be visited by maintenance and supply teams on an occasional basis.
-''See also'': [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]
+Sensor Buoys may be utilized in a variety of roles, including [[Astrogation|navigation]], defense, [[Communications Equipment|communications]], resource exploration, and a wide variety of [[Science|scientific research]]. The onboard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor suite]]s may include specialized instruments suitable for the task.
-{{Metadata}}
+=== Image Repository ===
+[[File:J0 30dT Missile Platform.jpg]] <br>A ''Sentinel'' class Missile Platform.
-== References & Contributors / Sources ==
+== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 {{Intermediate}}
 {{Detail}}
 {{Sources
-|S1= CT Book 5 [[High_Guard_(book)|"High Guard",]] GDW, 1980.
+|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
-|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
+|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
-|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
+|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
-|S4=
-|S5=
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-{{LEA|Ships|Distant Fringe}}
+{{LEA|Distant Fringe|Satellite}}