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|name    = Radiothermal Portable Generator <small>(RTG)</small>
 
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|caption = RTG Portable Generator
 
|caption = RTG Portable Generator
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|cost    = Cr2,100
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|size    = 15.6 liters
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|TL      = 9
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|Type    = Power Supply
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|weight  = 21 kg
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|Type= Power Supply
 
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A small, portable radiothermal generator mounted in an open frame for easy carrying.
 
 
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
The generator outputs a continuous 2kW of power. The system requires no fuel, and runs at full power for approximately 15 years. Thereafter the power produced falls off as the radioactive decay rate in the generator slows down. 
 
 
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
No information yet available.
 
 
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Fire, Fusion, & Steel |page=TBD}}
 
|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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A [[Radiothermal Portable Generator]] (RTG) is a small, portable radiothermal generator mounted in an open frame for easy carrying. The generator outputs a continuous 2kW of power. The system requires no fuel and runs at full power for approximately 15 years. Thereafter the power produced falls off as the radioactive decay rate in the generator slows down.  The generator produces a significant amount of heat, and the generator design incorporates several cooling technologies.
  
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At {{TL|13}} the generator incorporates a [[Nuclear Damper|damper box]] to hold down the rate of radioactive decay and reduce the heat output while it's not being used. If unused the RTG can last for several decades with full output on demand.
  
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 11 July 2025

Radiothermal Portable Generator (RTG)
Type Power Supply
Tech Level TL–9
Cost Cr2,100
Size 15.6 liters
Weight 21 kg

A Radiothermal Portable Generator (RTG) is a small, portable radiothermal generator mounted in an open frame for easy carrying. The generator outputs a continuous 2kW of power. The system requires no fuel and runs at full power for approximately 15 years. Thereafter the power produced falls off as the radioactive decay rate in the generator slows down. The generator produces a significant amount of heat, and the generator design incorporates several cooling technologies.

At TL–13 the generator incorporates a damper box to hold down the rate of radioactive decay and reduce the heat output while it's not being used. If unused the RTG can last for several decades with full output on demand.