Difference between revisions of "Orowani Deep Space Fuel Cache"
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
== History & Background / Dossier == | == History & Background / Dossier == | ||
| − | The ODSFC project was begun in 5560AD by a business partnership based | + | The ODSFC project was begun in 5560AD by a business partnership based on Nexus (1526 Halcyon) seeking to open a new [[Star Lane]] connecting the high population world of Sarunt with the heart of the [[Distant Fringe]]. The component vessels had been purchased, prepared and positioned by the beginning of 5564AD. The ODSFC was operational by the beginning of 5565AD. |
Despite the rich potential that trading with the [[Treehangers]] appeared to offer, that race have proven reluctant to initiate contact with human merchants and are largely uninterested in human goods and commodities. | Despite the rich potential that trading with the [[Treehangers]] appeared to offer, that race have proven reluctant to initiate contact with human merchants and are largely uninterested in human goods and commodities. | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 4 July 2017
The Orowani Deep Space Fuel Cache, or ODSFC, located within interstellar hex (1937 Halcyon) within the Great Void. A deep-space Calibration Point that was constructed to allow access to the remote Sarunt system (1939 Halcyon), the homeworld of the Treehangers. The species are reclusive and reluctant to trade, and the majority of ships passing through the ODSFC are research vessels from the University of Selasia.
Description / Specifications
The ODSFC consists of three 40,000 dTon Heavy Tankers, a 6000 dTon Light Liner, and a 3500 dTon Commercial Tender tethered together at the center of a sphere of locator beacons. All of the vessels were at the end of their working lives when they were purchased. Each was prepared (primarily through the addition of powerful communications and sensor equipment) and then jumped to interstellar hex (1937 Halcyon). Since then much of their internal heavy equipment has been stripped out, while their internal drive tankage has been added to the cache's overall fuel holding capacity. None of the vessels are in good condition and entire sections are sealed off, unable to retain an internal atmosphere.
The ODSFC has a large compliment of small craft of different types and a dedicated 100 dTon Courier. A small Security unit are stationed aboard the cache, though their duties typically involve repairs and maintenance rather than patrols and policing.
History & Background / Dossier
The ODSFC project was begun in 5560AD by a business partnership based on Nexus (1526 Halcyon) seeking to open a new Star Lane connecting the high population world of Sarunt with the heart of the Distant Fringe. The component vessels had been purchased, prepared and positioned by the beginning of 5564AD. The ODSFC was operational by the beginning of 5565AD.
Despite the rich potential that trading with the Treehangers appeared to offer, that race have proven reluctant to initiate contact with human merchants and are largely uninterested in human goods and commodities.
The ODSFC is a failing venture. The project ran into financial difficulties almost immediately and the various worlds along the proposed route of the new Star Lane remain undeveloped backwaters. The ODSFC sees very little traffic and is barely able to meet its own staffing bills, let alone pay for repairs and upgrades. It only remains operational through grants from the University of Selasia.
Accurate, up-to-date navigation data for the ODSFC is widely available. Travellers (and the revenue they generate) are welcomed.
References & Contributors / Sources
|
This article is missing content for one or more detailed sections. Additional details are required to complete the article. You can help the Traveller Wiki by expanding it. |
- 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