Fringian Sensor Buoy
Fringian Sensor Buoy | |
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Unpublished, non-canon fan design. | |
Type: W Smallcraft | |
Size | 50 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[Conical Hull]] |
Streamlining | Partially Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–11 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/2 |
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 | MCr79.950 (base) MCr63.960 (qty) |
Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | W-5C10 |
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Canon | Unpublished, fan design |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 Sensor Buoy is a satellite.
- It is a paramilitary ship and a small craft.
- Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)
The Sensor Buoy is designed to be highly survivable and is used in a variety of roles. Most typically it is positioned in a stable orbit around a world and serves as a communications relay and observation satellite, typically monitoring weather patterns and stellar 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.
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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 50 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: the structure rarely leaves its orbital position.
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2. | Crew | 0 personnel (the Sensor Buoy is automated).
The main control room contains facilities for 2 maintenance personnel. Such personnel carry out occasional duties such as refuelling, routine maintenance, refreshing onboard supplies, applying software updates and hardware upgrades, and downloading collected data.
Accommodations There are 4 Small Staterooms. These form an Emergency Shelter: no accommodations are provided for maintenance crews.
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3. | Performance | The platform mounts a Maneuver-1 drive and a Power Plant-6, giving performance of up to 1-G acceleration, though generally the drives are used for orbital positioning. The structure has an agility rating of 1. The internal fuel tankage gives the power plant 8 weeks duration at full combat output: the platform generally operates in a reduced power mode, increasing its endurance exponentially.
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4. | Electronics | The platform is run by a Model/2 computer: the vessel has a backup Model/2 computer.
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5. | Hardpoints | 1 hardpoint. |
6. | Armament | The normal weapons fit-out for a Sensor Buoy is:
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7. | Defenses | The hull is heavily plated and structurally reinforced, giving it a High Guard armor rating of 11.
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8. | Craft | The platform carries no subcraft. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | The platform has internal fuel tankage of 4 Tons.
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10. | Cost | The basic cost of the platform is MCr79.950.
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11. | Construction Time | 24 weeks (5.5 months) as standard.
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12. | Comments | The Sensor Buoy has a main control room equipped with a model/2 computer and two operators acceleration couches: there is 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.
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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.
Emergency Shelter
The platform includes an isolated armored emergency shelter within its structure. This consists of four small staterooms and contains various emergency supplies.
- Accessing the emergency shelter immediately activates an onboard emergency beacon.
- There is no direct access between the emergency shelter and any other part of the platform.
- The supplies and facilities within the shelter may be accessed by spacefarers in need, though extensive records of any approach and usage are kept and appropriate recompense may be reclaimed by the platform's operators.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
Different examples of the design are known by many different names but all have very similar performance characteristics and capabilities.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
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.