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|alsosee = [[Ship Equipment]] | |alsosee = [[Ship Equipment]] | ||
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|footnote= TBD | |footnote= TBD | ||
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| − | |TL = | + | |TL = 8 |
| − | |Type = | + | |Type = Communication Device |
|volume = TBD | |volume = TBD | ||
| − | |weight = | + | |weight = Various |
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| − | A [[CommCaster]] is a shipboard or station-installed device that shares data with multiple other [[vessel]]s and their [[computer]]s. | + | A [[CommCaster]] is a shipboard or station-installed device that shares data with multiple other [[vessel]]s and their [[ship computer]]s. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=MK|author= [[Matthew Kerwin]] }} |
| − | * It is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]]. | + | * [[CommCaster]]s and [[DataCaster]]s use Data Broadcasts or Beamcasts to send data at the target. {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 386}} |
| + | * It is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]] that functions as a [[Transmitter]] and a [[Communications Coordinator]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} | ||
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | A CommCaster can be thought of as a robust [[communicator]] that transmits multiple signals through whatever type of tight beam communication system the individual ships are using. They are typically turret-mounted. | + | A CommCaster can be thought of as a robust [[communicator]] that transmits multiple signals through whatever type of tight beam communication system the individual ships are using. They are typically [[turret]]-mounted. It allows coordination of attack and defense among a [[squadron]] or task force of [[warship]]s, the sharing of sensor data, and the enabling of multiple [[warship]]s to attack the same target simultaneously in a coordinated manner. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=MK}} |
| − | + | === Image Repository === | |
| + | [[File: Technical Data.jpg|200px]] | ||
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| + | === Functional Explication === | ||
| + | CommCasters are dedicated information and communications links between the [[ship]]s: | ||
| + | # '''Sensor Data:''' Two ships, each with commCasters can share sensor data, and each may attack targets sensed by the other. | ||
| + | # '''Virtual Battery Fire:''' [[Ship]]s (...each equipped with CommCaster) can attack the same target with [[Naval Weapon|weapon]]s of the same type (...but not necessarily the same [[TL]] or mount). The hits inflicted by the [[Naval Weapon|weapon]]s can complement each other, possibly causing more destructive effects. {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 388}} | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | CommCasters are part of a [[ship]]'s [[electronic warfare]] suite. They become available around [[TL- | + | CommCasters are part of a [[ship]]'s [[Electronic Warfare Suite|electronic warfare]] suite. They become available around the [[TL:7-9]] [[tech epoch]], and as [[tech level]]s increase they become more sophisticated in response to more advanced adversarial countermeasures. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=MK}} |
| − | [[Vilani]] battle fleets extensively relied on CommCasters during the [[Interstellar Wars]], as they aided in the general [[Vilani]] operational tactic of employing overwhelming firepower directed by a single commander. They were surprised when [[Terran]] countermeasures such as broad-spectrum jamming (typically with rock music) and other types of active [[ECM]] rendered them ineffective. The Vilani had not encountered | + | === Vilani CommCasters During the Interstellar Wars === |
| + | [[Vilani]] battle fleets extensively relied on CommCasters during the [[Interstellar Wars]], as they aided in the general [[Vilani]] operational tactic of employing overwhelming firepower directed by a single commander. They were surprised when [[Terran]] countermeasures such as broad-spectrum jamming (...typically with rock music) and other types of active [[ECM]] rendered them ineffective. The Vilani had not encountered electronic warfare before, and did not even have a word for it in their [[Vilani (language)|language]] at the time. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=MK}} | ||
| − | == References | + | == References == |
| − | {{ | + | {{Advanced}} |
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 342, 386, 388, 390-391, 408, 413, 415, 508}} |
| − | | | + | | Author & Contributor: Lord [[Matthew Kerwin]] Baron [[Thon (world)|Thon]] |
| − | | | + | | Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | [[Category: Ship Equipment]] | |
| − | {{LE|Communication|Good| | + | {{LE|Communication|Good|}} |
Latest revision as of 02:38, 17 November 2023
| Commcaster | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Communication Device |
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Cost | Various |
| Size | Various |
| Weight | Various |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Also see | Ship Equipment |
| Reference | T5 Core Rules 388. |
| TBD | |
A CommCaster is a shipboard or station-installed device that shares data with multiple other vessels and their ship computers. [1]
- CommCasters and DataCasters use Data Broadcasts or Beamcasts to send data at the target. [2]
- It is a kind of Ship Equipment that functions as a Transmitter and a Communications Coordinator. [3]
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A CommCaster can be thought of as a robust communicator that transmits multiple signals through whatever type of tight beam communication system the individual ships are using. They are typically turret-mounted. It allows coordination of attack and defense among a squadron or task force of warships, the sharing of sensor data, and the enabling of multiple warships to attack the same target simultaneously in a coordinated manner. [1]
Image Repository[edit]
Functional Explication[edit]
CommCasters are dedicated information and communications links between the ships:
- Sensor Data: Two ships, each with commCasters can share sensor data, and each may attack targets sensed by the other.
- Virtual Battery Fire: Ships (...each equipped with CommCaster) can attack the same target with weapons of the same type (...but not necessarily the same TL or mount). The hits inflicted by the weapons can complement each other, possibly causing more destructive effects. [4]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
CommCasters are part of a ship's electronic warfare suite. They become available around the TL:7-9 tech epoch, and as tech levels increase they become more sophisticated in response to more advanced adversarial countermeasures. [1]
Vilani CommCasters During the Interstellar Wars[edit]
Vilani battle fleets extensively relied on CommCasters during the Interstellar Wars, as they aided in the general Vilani operational tactic of employing overwhelming firepower directed by a single commander. They were surprised when Terran countermeasures such as broad-spectrum jamming (...typically with rock music) and other types of active ECM rendered them ineffective. The Vilani had not encountered electronic warfare before, and did not even have a word for it in their language at the time. [1]
References[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 342, 386, 388, 390-391, 408, 413, 415, 508.
- Author & Contributor: Lord Matthew Kerwin Baron Thon
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Information provided to the library by Matthew Kerwin
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 386.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 388.