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Line 2: | image = [[Image:QR 243.jpg|191px]] | image = [[Image:QR 243.jpg|191px]] | Name = QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite | Name = QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite − | Manufacturer = The [[Clans]] + | Manufacturer = [[The Clans]] − | Use = HPG Communication Relay <br/> Spy Satellite <br/> Communication Node + | Use = HPG Communication Relay <br/> Spy Satellite <br/> Exploration <br/> Resupply Vehicle <br/> Cargo Satellite | Type (Shape) = Satellite (Medium) | Type (Shape) = Satellite (Medium) − | Tech Base = Clan (Advanced) + | Tech Base = Clan − | Cost = + | Cost = ??? | Introduced = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5799/qr-243-relay-satellite-standard MUL Profile for QR 243 Relay Satellite (Standard) - Era and BV2 only. No Intro year.]</ref> | Introduced = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5799/qr-243-relay-satellite-standard MUL Profile for QR 243 Relay Satellite (Standard) - Era and BV2 only. No Intro year.]</ref> | Mass = 65 tons | Mass = 65 tons | Structural Integrity = 1 | Structural Integrity = 1 − | Length = + | Length = ??? − | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | Safe Thrust = .01 | Safe Thrust = .01 | Maximum Thrust = .02 | Maximum Thrust = .02 Line 17:
Line 17: | Burn Rate = None | Burn Rate = None | Armament = None | Armament = None − | comsys = Unspecified+ | Armor = [[BAR|BAR 5]] − | T&T = Unspecified − | Armor = Unspecified ([[BAR|BAR 5]]) | Crew = None | Crew = None | Heat Sinks = 20 | Heat Sinks = 20 | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', pp. 111 & 118: BV2.</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', pp. 111 & 118 - BV2.</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite''' was developed by the [[Clans]], and was designed to provide interstellar communication capacities from orbit. The Inner Sphere first saw use of these satellites when the Invading Clans deployed them during the [[Clan Invasion]]. They were the key to allowing a continuous flow of communication between the invading Clans and their people in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and distant outposts in the [[Deep Periphery]]. The Clans deployed these satellites to maximize their surveillance of systems occupied by enemy forces as well as allowing normal communication between allied systems. + The '''QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite''' was developed by the [[Clans]], which was design to provide interstellar communication capacities from orbit. The Inner Sphere first saw use of these satellites originally when the Invading Clans deployed them during [[Clan Invasion]] and were key to allowing continuous flow of communication between Invading Clans to their people in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and distant outposts in the [[Deep Periphery]]. The Clans had deployed these satellites to maximized their surveillance of systems occupied by enemy force as well as normal communication between allied systems. − Though these satellites are common among HPG Relay Satellites types, they were uncommon among the Inner Sphere. This was due to advanced technology used to create the small [[hyperpulse generator]]. The QR 243 was exclusively being made and used by the Clans by the [[thirty-first century]]. One such satellite was discovered in [[3086]], in the outer reaches of the [[Coventry]] system. This satellite "Coventry QR 243" origins are a mystery and it exploded as soon as salvage teams tried to handle the craft.<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 111: QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Background information"</ref> + Though these satellites are common among HPG Relay Satellites types, they were uncommon among the Inner Sphere. This was due advanced technology used to create small Hyper Pulse Generator. QR 243 was exclusively being made and used by the Clans by [[31st Century]]. One such satellite was discovered in [[3086]], in outer parts of [[Coventry]] system. This satellite "Coventry QR 243" origin was mystery and it would soon exploded as soon salvage teams tried handle the craft. The technology to build these lucrative in the Inner Sphere, with only few faction having basic know how to build small HPG Relays.<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 111 - QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Background information"</ref> − In Clan Space, during the [[Wars of Reaving]], the [[Society]] disrupted communication causing the HPG system there to go unused for fear of functional HPGs carrying viruses or being outright destroyed by the conflict.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109: "Communication Breakdown" - "Subsection notes of HPGs going down, mobile ones on WarShips lost. QR 243s are likely similarly affected by these viruses.</ref> Many of these satellites deployed along the [[Exodus Road]] in the [[Deep Periphery]] were also knocked out.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 119: "Spreading Contagion" - Deep Periphery HPG Relay network mentioned as being disrupted by war.''</ref><ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 111: QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Background information notes these satellites were used in Deep Periphery, at various facilities which would have been part of the Exodus Road."</ref> + In Clan Space, during the [[Wars of Reaving]], the Society disrupted communication causing HPG system there to go unused of fear of functional HPGs carrying virus or being outright destroyed by the conflict.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109 Communication Breakdown - "Sub-section notes of HPGs going down, mobile ones on Warships lost. QR 243s are likely similarly effected by these viruses.</ref> Many these satellites seeded along the [[Exodus Road]] in the [[Deep Periphery]], were also knocked out.<ref>"The Wars of Reaving", P.119 Spreading Contagion - Deep Periphery HPG Relay network mentioned as being disrupted by war.''</ref><ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 111 - QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Background information notes these satellites were used in Deep Periphery, at various facilities which would have been part of the Exodus Road."</ref> − ==Equipment & Capabilities== − The QR 243's main feature is its HPG Relay system, which uses a small 12 ton [[Ground Mobile HPG]]. Its advanced communication system allows for a maximum range of 50 light years. Typically QR 243s are deployed at various locations, maximizing its effective range and to aid in relaying signals from distant HPG Stations. − With this in mind, it was designed to be deployed in various locations — from solar systems to the deep voids of interstellar space. To allow the satellite to operate in those settings, a small [[Light Sail|Solar Sail]] is mounted in the rear to provide power if positioned in a solar system close enough to a sun. A 3.5 ton Fusion Reactor is fitted with a three-ton fuel capacity for deep space locations for a year. + ==Equipment & Capacities== + The QR 243's main feature is its HPG Relay system, which uses a small 12 ton [[Ground Mobile HPG]]. It's advanced communication system allows for maximum of 50 light years. Typically QR 243 is deployed various locations, maximizing it's effect range and to aid it mission relay signals from distant HPG Stations. − Seven tons of communication equipment is provided, to allow the Relay to coordinate with spy and surveillance satellites tied into QR 243 which would relay ally forces out of system. The satellite has 1 ton of BAR 5 alloy, which gives it the minimum amount of protection, keeping it safe from the most basic of space debris.+ With this in mind, it was designed to deployed in various locations from solar systems to the deep voids of interstellar space. To allow the satellite operate in those settings, a small [[Light Sail|Solar Sail]] is mounted in rear to provide power while operating in solar system close to a sun. A 3.5 ton Fusion Reactor is fitted with three ton fuel capacity for deep space locations for a year. − It has been equipped with a fusion engine to provide power so it can deploy in secluded locations with little notice. It has two front-mounted [[Searchlights]] to provide guidance should it be needed for a resupply vehicle. It also has 1 ton worth of [[communication equipment]] for basic communications purposes. + A seven ton worth communication equipment is provided, to allow the Relay to coordinate with spy and surveillance satellites tied into QR 243 which would relay ally forces out of system. The satellite has 1 ton of BAR-5 Rated alloy, which gives it the minimum amount of protection, keeping it safe from most basic of space debris. − As a last resort to prevent the satellite falling into enemy hands, the satellite is fitted with a 6.5 ton [[Booby Trap]].<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 111: QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Stats</ref> + It has been equipped with a Fusion Engine to provide power so it can deploy in secluded locations with little notice. It has two front-mounted [[Searchlights]] to provide guidance should it be needed for a resupply vehicle. It also has 1 ton worth of [[Communication Equipment]] for basic communications purposes. + + As last resort to prevent satellite falling into enemy hands, the satellite is fitted with a 6.5 ton [[Booby Trap]].<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 111 - QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Stats</ref> ==Related Vehicles== ==Related Vehicles== * [[SneakSat (covert communications)|SneakSat]] - Inner Sphere Stealthy conventional spy satellite * [[SneakSat (covert communications)|SneakSat]] - Inner Sphere Stealthy conventional spy satellite − * [[D40|D40 Communication Satellite]] - small military communication satellite + * [[D40|D40 Communication Satellite]] - Small Military communication satellite ==Notes== ==Notes== − The QR 243's Equipment Rating is F/X-FF (Advanced) and burns .005 of fuel per day when using the fusion engine. Its record sheet is only found in ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 ]]''. + The QR 243's Equipment Rating is F/X-FF (Advanced) and burns .005 of fuel per day when using Fusion Engine. It's record sheet is only found in Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions. − The design's name and function were not fleshed out until ''IE:IP3'' was published, however the summary of QR 243 spells out that this was used extensively as one of the chief spaceborne HPG systems used by the Clans to communicate with forces in the Inner Sphere. + The design's name and function were not fleshed out until IP3:IE was published, however the summary of QR 243 spells out this was used extensively as one chief spaceborne HPG systems used by the Clans to communicate with forces in the Inner Sphere. ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − *''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 ]]'' + *''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions]]'' − *''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' − [[Category:Support Vehicles]] [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|QR 243]] [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|QR 243]]
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| Name = QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite | | Name = QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = | + | | Manufacturer = [[The Clans]] |
| − | | Use = HPG Communication Relay <br/> Spy Satellite <br/> | + | | Use = HPG Communication Relay <br/> Spy Satellite <br/> Exploration <br/> Resupply Vehicle <br/> Cargo Satellite |
| Type (Shape) = Satellite (Medium) | | Type (Shape) = Satellite (Medium) | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Clan | + | | Tech Base = Clan |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| Introduced = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5799/qr-243-relay-satellite-standard MUL Profile for QR 243 Relay Satellite (Standard) - Era and BV2 only. No Intro year.]</ref> | | Introduced = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5799/qr-243-relay-satellite-standard MUL Profile for QR 243 Relay Satellite (Standard) - Era and BV2 only. No Intro year.]</ref> | ||
| Mass = 65 tons | | Mass = 65 tons | ||
| Structural Integrity = 1 | | Structural Integrity = 1 | ||
| − | | Length = | + | | Length = ??? |
| − | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion | + | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| Safe Thrust = .01 | | Safe Thrust = .01 | ||
| Maximum Thrust = .02 | | Maximum Thrust = .02 | ||
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| Burn Rate = None | | Burn Rate = None | ||
| Armament = None | | Armament = None | ||
| − | + | | Armor = [[BAR|BAR 5]] | |
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| − | | Armor = | ||
| Crew = None | | Crew = None | ||
| Heat Sinks = 20 | | Heat Sinks = 20 | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Interstellar | + | | BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', pp. 111 & 118 - BV2.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite''' was developed by the [[Clans]], | + | The '''QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite''' was developed by the [[Clans]], which was design to provide interstellar communication capacities from orbit. The Inner Sphere first saw use of these satellites originally when the Invading Clans deployed them during [[Clan Invasion]] and were key to allowing continuous flow of communication between Invading Clans to their people in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and distant outposts in the [[Deep Periphery]]. The Clans had deployed these satellites to maximized their surveillance of systems occupied by enemy force as well as normal communication between allied systems. |
| − | Though these satellites are common among HPG Relay Satellites types, they were uncommon among the Inner Sphere. This was due | + | Though these satellites are common among HPG Relay Satellites types, they were uncommon among the Inner Sphere. This was due advanced technology used to create small Hyper Pulse Generator. QR 243 was exclusively being made and used by the Clans by [[31st Century]]. One such satellite was discovered in [[3086]], in outer parts of [[Coventry]] system. This satellite "Coventry QR 243" origin was mystery and it would soon exploded as soon salvage teams tried handle the craft. The technology to build these lucrative in the Inner Sphere, with only few faction having basic know how to build small HPG Relays.<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 111 - QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Background information"</ref> |
| − | In Clan Space, during the [[Wars of Reaving]], the | + | In Clan Space, during the [[Wars of Reaving]], the Society disrupted communication causing HPG system there to go unused of fear of functional HPGs carrying virus or being outright destroyed by the conflict.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109 Communication Breakdown - "Sub-section notes of HPGs going down, mobile ones on Warships lost. QR 243s are likely similarly effected by these viruses.</ref> Many these satellites seeded along the [[Exodus Road]] in the [[Deep Periphery]], were also knocked out.<ref>"The Wars of Reaving", P.119 Spreading Contagion - Deep Periphery HPG Relay network mentioned as being disrupted by war.''</ref><ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 111 - QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Background information notes these satellites were used in Deep Periphery, at various facilities which would have been part of the Exodus Road."</ref> |
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| − | + | ==Equipment & Capacities== | |
| + | The QR 243's main feature is its HPG Relay system, which uses a small 12 ton [[Ground Mobile HPG]]. It's advanced communication system allows for maximum of 50 light years. Typically QR 243 is deployed various locations, maximizing it's effect range and to aid it mission relay signals from distant HPG Stations. | ||
| − | + | With this in mind, it was designed to deployed in various locations from solar systems to the deep voids of interstellar space. To allow the satellite operate in those settings, a small [[Light Sail|Solar Sail]] is mounted in rear to provide power while operating in solar system close to a sun. A 3.5 ton Fusion Reactor is fitted with three ton fuel capacity for deep space locations for a year. | |
| − | + | A seven ton worth communication equipment is provided, to allow the Relay to coordinate with spy and surveillance satellites tied into QR 243 which would relay ally forces out of system. The satellite has 1 ton of BAR-5 Rated alloy, which gives it the minimum amount of protection, keeping it safe from most basic of space debris. | |
| − | As | + | It has been equipped with a Fusion Engine to provide power so it can deploy in secluded locations with little notice. It has two front-mounted [[Searchlights]] to provide guidance should it be needed for a resupply vehicle. It also has 1 ton worth of [[Communication Equipment]] for basic communications purposes. |
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| + | As last resort to prevent satellite falling into enemy hands, the satellite is fitted with a 6.5 ton [[Booby Trap]].<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 111 - QR 243 HPG Relay Satellite "Stats</ref> | ||
==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
* [[SneakSat (covert communications)|SneakSat]] - Inner Sphere Stealthy conventional spy satellite | * [[SneakSat (covert communications)|SneakSat]] - Inner Sphere Stealthy conventional spy satellite | ||
| − | * [[D40|D40 Communication Satellite]] - | + | * [[D40|D40 Communication Satellite]] - Small Military communication satellite |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The QR 243's Equipment Rating is F/X-FF (Advanced) and burns .005 of fuel per day when using | + | The QR 243's Equipment Rating is F/X-FF (Advanced) and burns .005 of fuel per day when using Fusion Engine. It's record sheet is only found in Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions. |
| − | The design's name and function were not fleshed out until | + | The design's name and function were not fleshed out until IP3:IE was published, however the summary of QR 243 spells out this was used extensively as one chief spaceborne HPG systems used by the Clans to communicate with forces in the Inner Sphere. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Interstellar | + | *''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions]]'' |
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[[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|QR 243]] | [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|QR 243]] | ||