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An [[Electromagnetic Masking]] package (EMM) hides a craft's electromagnetic emissions in all bands (radio, IR, visible, UV, X-Ray), thus rendering it invisible to passive EMS.{{Page cite|name=Referee's Manual|page=68}} | An [[Electromagnetic Masking]] package (EMM) hides a craft's electromagnetic emissions in all bands (radio, IR, visible, UV, X-Ray), thus rendering it invisible to passive EMS.{{Page cite|name=Referee's Manual|page=68}} | ||
| + | * It is a countermeasure against [[Sensor]]s. | ||
| + | * It may be referred to as "Stealth Technology". | ||
* It is an electronic device that is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]]. | * It is an electronic device that is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]]. | ||
| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| + | An electromagnetic masking package reduces a [[ship]]s or [[vehicle]]s electromagnetic emissions and its sensor signature in all bands, thus making it harder to detect using passive sensors.{{Page cite|name=Referee's Manual|page=68}} | ||
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EMM is an advanced form of stealth design, and includes radiators to dissipate immense IR signatures as well as more advanced electromagnetic absorbing material.{{Page cite|name=Fire, Fusion, & Steel|page=53|citeName=FFS53}} | EMM is an advanced form of stealth design, and includes radiators to dissipate immense IR signatures as well as more advanced electromagnetic absorbing material.{{Page cite|name=Fire, Fusion, & Steel|page=53|citeName=FFS53}} | ||
An EMM package does not mask any active electromagnetic sensors or emissions. It does not mask the craft from active sensor scans conducted by other craft. | An EMM package does not mask any active electromagnetic sensors or emissions. It does not mask the craft from active sensor scans conducted by other craft. | ||
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| + | === EMM Stealth Methadologies === | ||
| + | The EMM package is applied across the whole of the [[hull]] and may include features such as camouflage patterns (to counter optical sensors such as [[binoculars]]), angled surfaces, energy absorbent materials, prismatic or [[reflec]] surfaces, physical masking and shielding, and cooling systems.{{Page cite|name=Fire, Fusion, & Steel|page=53|citeName=FFS53}} | ||
| + | * It is a passive system. | ||
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 7 June 2019
An Electromagnetic Masking package (EMM) hides a craft's electromagnetic emissions in all bands (radio, IR, visible, UV, X-Ray), thus rendering it invisible to passive EMS.[1]
- It is a countermeasure against Sensors.
- It may be referred to as "Stealth Technology".
- It is an electronic device that is a kind of Ship Equipment.
Description (Specifications)
An electromagnetic masking package reduces a ships or vehicles electromagnetic emissions and its sensor signature in all bands, thus making it harder to detect using passive sensors.[2]
EMM is an advanced form of stealth design, and includes radiators to dissipate immense IR signatures as well as more advanced electromagnetic absorbing material.[3]
An EMM package does not mask any active electromagnetic sensors or emissions. It does not mask the craft from active sensor scans conducted by other craft.
EMM Stealth Methadologies
The EMM package is applied across the whole of the hull and may include features such as camouflage patterns (to counter optical sensors such as binoculars), angled surfaces, energy absorbent materials, prismatic or reflec surfaces, physical masking and shielding, and cooling systems.[3]
- It is a passive system.
History & Background (Dossier)
EMM Packages are available at TL–10 and higher.[3]
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 68, 89.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Fire, Fusion, & Steel (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), 53.
- Don Perrin. Starships (Imperium Games, 1996), 73.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 68.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 68.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Fire, Fusion, & Steel (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), 53.