Difference between revisions of "Argian Stargate"
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | It is essentially a beamed power system allowing a specially equipped starship | + | It is essentially a beamed power system allowing a specially equipped starship to save on weight and equipment, similar to an [[X-boat]] in principle. |
| − | * The saving in weight and complexity | + | * The saving in weight and complexity makes maintenance easier, costs less in mass and weight, and enables advantages over [[starship]]s with conventional [[jump drive]]s. |
=== How It Works === | === How It Works === | ||
| − | The stargate network consists of a series of [[satellite]]s orbiting the [[planet]]s of [[Gateway (Da 1331) (world)|Gateway]] and [[Argi (world)|Argi]] in the [[Argi Subsector]] at the leading and trailing [[Trojan position]]s absorbing solar energy which | + | The stargate network consists of a series of [[satellite]]s orbiting the [[planet]]s of [[Gateway (Da 1331) (world)|Gateway]] and [[Argi (world)|Argi]] in the [[Argi Subsector]] at the leading and trailing [[Trojan position]]s, absorbing solar energy which is then beamed to specially modified [[starship]]s fitted with external power couplings. |
| − | Such external power craft | + | Such external power craft utilise only a very basic [[Jump Drive]] and do not carry a jump [[fuel]] supply. However, they require a secondary or "trickle" [[power plant]] which supplies power to the jump systems while the craft is in [[Jumpspace]]. Superconducting power connections on the [[hull]] permit connection to an external power source beamed from the satellites prior to jump. |
A StarGate [[starship]] requires only external power couplings, plus the jump net and basic control gear which displaces and weighs one tenth and costs one-quarter of the equivalent conventional [[jump drive]]. This also increases the ship's [[cargo]] capacity. | A StarGate [[starship]] requires only external power couplings, plus the jump net and basic control gear which displaces and weighs one tenth and costs one-quarter of the equivalent conventional [[jump drive]]. This also increases the ship's [[cargo]] capacity. | ||
| − | At Gateway solar power is also supplemented by additional power beamed from the Highway. The Stargate is currently only to be found on Gateway and Argi with other gates planned for [[Gigi (Da 1433) (world)|Gigi]], [[Ashmasa (world)|Ashmasa]], and [[Akiva (world)|Akiva]]. Specially designed [[ship]]s are required to benefit from the 'Gate mechanism. | + | At Gateway solar power is also supplemented by additional power beamed from the Highway. The Stargate is currently only to be found on Gateway and Argi, with other gates planned for [[Gigi (Da 1433) (world)|Gigi]], [[Ashmasa (world)|Ashmasa]], and [[Akiva (world)|Akiva]]. Specially designed [[ship]]s are required to benefit from the 'Gate mechanism. |
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | The Stargate was first activated in [[977]] by the [[Stargate Consortium]] ( | + | [[File:Argian Stargate Consortium.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
| + | The Stargate was first activated in [[977]] by the [[Stargate Consortium]] (comprising funding from the Argian government and the [[Scanian Traveller's Aid Fund]]) having taken almost 35 years to plan and construct. | ||
It has now been successfully in operation for decades and the interests that funded it are preparing to bring it to the interstellar market. | It has now been successfully in operation for decades and the interests that funded it are preparing to bring it to the interstellar market. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 10 January 2026
The Argian Stargate in an ingenious TL:13-15 technology jump gate and space station network.
- It is an advanced transportation technology enabling cost and capability advantages to ships equipped to use it.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
It is essentially a beamed power system allowing a specially equipped starship to save on weight and equipment, similar to an X-boat in principle.
- The saving in weight and complexity makes maintenance easier, costs less in mass and weight, and enables advantages over starships with conventional jump drives.
How It Works[edit]
The stargate network consists of a series of satellites orbiting the planets of Gateway and Argi in the Argi Subsector at the leading and trailing Trojan positions, absorbing solar energy which is then beamed to specially modified starships fitted with external power couplings.
Such external power craft utilise only a very basic Jump Drive and do not carry a jump fuel supply. However, they require a secondary or "trickle" power plant which supplies power to the jump systems while the craft is in Jumpspace. Superconducting power connections on the hull permit connection to an external power source beamed from the satellites prior to jump.
A StarGate starship requires only external power couplings, plus the jump net and basic control gear which displaces and weighs one tenth and costs one-quarter of the equivalent conventional jump drive. This also increases the ship's cargo capacity.
At Gateway solar power is also supplemented by additional power beamed from the Highway. The Stargate is currently only to be found on Gateway and Argi, with other gates planned for Gigi, Ashmasa, and Akiva. Specially designed ships are required to benefit from the 'Gate mechanism.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The Stargate was first activated in 977 by the Stargate Consortium (comprising funding from the Argian government and the Scanian Traveller's Aid Fund) having taken almost 35 years to plan and construct.
It has now been successfully in operation for decades and the interests that funded it are preparing to bring it to the interstellar market.
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This device is primarily found in the following areas:
Charted Space:
NOTES: The systems are relatively new and haven't yet sold throughout Charted Space. It is expected that they will sell well unless the long anticipated Hop Drive is perfected before the market saturates with this device. Or some Act of a Cosmic Deity tears apart the interstellar order. [1]
World Listing: 1105[edit]
The following systems and worlds are associated with this device:
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References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Jae Campbell, Leighton Piper. Signal-GK 01 (Signal-GK, 1989), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: J. Duncan Law-Green (Originator of concept)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak