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** [[Sentinel class Missile Platform|''Sentinel'' class Missile Platform]]
 
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Sanctuary class Sensor Buoy
Distant Fringe Logo.gif
Unpublished, non-canon fan design.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Canon Unpublished, fan design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 Sanctuary class Sensor Buoy is a satellite.

Description (Specifications)

This is a generic class of smallcraft.

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.

Image Repository

J0 50dT Sensor Buoy.jpg
A Sanctuary class Sensor Buoy.

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]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
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.
  • Individual sections of the platform are divided by bulkhead walls.
  • There are 2 airlocks located on the platform: one gives access to the emergency shelter and the other gives access to the main section.
  • The platform has sturdy retractable legs, allowing surface landings.
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.

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.
  • The engineering section is controlled from the main control room. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealed hatch.
4. Electronics The platform is run by a Model/2 Computer: the vessel has a backup Model/2 Computer.
  • There are multiple workstations and control points throughout the platform.
  • The platform is fitted with communications equipment and an advanced sensor array.
    • More sensitive 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.
    • It is fitted with backup commo and sensor systems.
  • It has a transponder unit that can be deactivated on command.
5. Hardpoints 1 hardpoint.
6. Armament The normal weapons fit-out for a Sensor Buoy is:
  • 1 triple Beam Laser turret, forming its own battery. These are operated by the onboard computer as necessary.
7. Defenses The hull is heavily plated and structurally reinforced, giving it a High Guard armor rating of 11.
  • The platform is not fitted with screens or other passive defensive systems.
8. Craft The platform carries no subcraft.
9. Fuel Treatment The platform has internal fuel tankage of 4 Tons.
10. Cost The basic cost of the platform is MCr79.950.
  • The platform is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
  • If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the platforms in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price of each unit to MCr63.960.
11. Construction Time 24 weeks (5.5 months) as standard.
  • 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.
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.
  • The platform is capable of locking itself down in an emergency.
  • The main control room and engineering section may not be accessed without the appropriate protocols and security clearances.

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

Satellites:

References & Contributors (Sources)

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