Maser Communicator
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| Maser Communicator | |
|---|---|
| Type | Communications Gear |
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Cost | Cr2400 |
| Size | 160 liters |
| Weight | 80kg |
Maser is an acronym for "microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". A Maser Communicator uses a microwave wavelength laser, modulated for data communication.
A maser communicator is a line of sight device, transmitting a tight beam signal. The transmitter must know the precise position of the receiver. Small portable maser communicators are equipped with tripods and other stabilization and tracking gear to ensure continuous communications.
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- Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 67.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Fire, Fusion, & Steel (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), 49.
- 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