Starcomm
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| SEU-193D Starcomm | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Galax Launch Systems[1] |
| Production Year | 2896[2] |
| Use | Communications |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced)[1] |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Satellite (Medium)[1] |
| Equipment Rating | E/X-X-D[1] |
| Introduced | 2896 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons[1] |
| Structural Integrity | 1[1] |
| Station Keeping Thrust | 0.1g[1] |
| Power Plant | Electric (Solar)[1] |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | None[1] |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament | None[1] |
| Heat Sinks | None[1] |
| Armor | Commercial Armor[1] |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 5[1] |
| Crew | None[1] |
Description[edit]
The flagship economy communications satellite of Galax Launch Systems (sometimes referred to as Galax Launch Systems and Satellites), the SEU-193D Starcomm is dedicated to providing a single capability: communications. The nine tons of communications equipment mounted on each satellite can be used for supporting a number of different communications missions simultaneously, depending on how the transponders and controllers are set, and each satellite is intended to operate as part of a constellation of similar satellites.[1]
Most commonly used as a simple communications satellite, relaying digital communications from one point to another - be it in support of planetwide communications systems, personal communication systems, or information networks, each Starcomm satellite supports ground stations across a range of devices as varied as fixed facilities with large dish antennas down to personal noteputers and handheld devices. Starcomm satellites are also commonly used to transmit trivid, audio and other mediums of electronic entertainment or information across large areas of a planet.[1]
In addition to communications work, by assigning transponders to new tasks, Starcomm satellites can also be used as satellite navigation position beacons, or can be used to assist as direction aids when locating distress signals, with the number of functions each can perform being limited only by the available bandwidth and the number of transponders.[1]
Planetary governments, the military and civilian corporations are all common users of the Starcomm, both inside the region formerly known as the Federated Commonwealth and outside; even minor worlds often have a dozen Starcomm satellites (or an equivalent) in orbit providing the backbone of their civilian communications network, and major worlds may have scores of these satellites. Many civilian communication networks around planets actually have their origins in the half a dozen (or more) Starcomm satellites initially deployed by the military during major military operations, with the satellites being repurposed afterwards to form the beginning of a new civilian communications infrastructure.[1]
Equipment and Capabilities[edit]
The SEU-193D features an armored chassis with 0.5 tons of BAR 5 grade armor as protection against micro-asteroids and debris. Each satellite is equipped with 8 tons of solar panels for generating power, with the remaining 9 tons of space dedicated to communications equipment.[1]
Variants[edit]
At this time there no known variants.[1]
Notes[edit]
As of this writing there is no published record sheet for the Starcomm satellite.