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| image = [[Image:D40-Sneaksat.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:D40-Sneaksat.jpg|191px]] | ||
| Name = SneakSat Communication Satellite | | Name = SneakSat Communication Satellite | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Nashan Diversified]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 130 | + | | Manufacturer = [[Nashan Diversified]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 130: "D40 / SneakSat Communication Satellite"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp128">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 128: "D40 / SneakSat Communication Satellites"</ref> |
| Production Year = 3068 | | Production Year = 3068 | ||
| − | | Year Reference = <ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4697/nashan-diversified-sneaksat-communications-satellite-standard MUL online Profile for the | + | | Year Reference =<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4697/nashan-diversified-sneaksat-communications-satellite-standard MUL online Profile for the Nashan Diversified SneakSat Communications Satellite (Standard)]''</ref> |
| − | Nashan Diversified SneakSat Communications Satellite (Standard)]''</ref> | + | | Use = Communication Satellite |
| − | | Use = Communication Satellite | ||
| Chassis Type (Size) = Satellite (Small)<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Chassis Type (Size) = Satellite (Small)<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (Advanced)<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (Advanced)<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| Equipment Rating = F/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Equipment Rating = F/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost =<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> |
| Introduced = [[3068]] | | Introduced = [[3068]] | ||
| Mass = 1.3 Tons<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Mass = 1.3 Tons<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| Structural Integrity = 1<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Structural Integrity = 1<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| Station Keeping Thrust = 0.1g (0.2 Thrust)<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Station Keeping Thrust = 0.1g (0.2 Thrust)<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| − | | Power Plant = [[Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | + | | Power Plant = [[Fusion engine|fusion]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> |
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| + | | comsys = Unspecified | ||
| + | | T&T = Unspecified | ||
| Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| − | | BAR = [[BAR 2]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | + | | BAR = [[BAR|2]]<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> |
| Crew = None<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | | Crew = None<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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== Equipment and Capabilities == | == Equipment and Capabilities == | ||
| − | As a military satellite, the designers of the SneakSat wanted to make it difficult to be detected in orbit. One of the banes of previous military satellites was that they were powered by solar sails, which | + | As a military satellite, the designers of the SneakSat wanted to make it difficult to be detected in orbit. One of the banes of previous military satellites was that they were powered by solar sails, which alert enemy forces to their presence. Nashan engineers installed a small 250 kilogram fusion reactor to power the satellite and keep its presence less noticeable. Built on an ultra-light chassis, the SneakSat main piece of equipment is its 1 ton worth of [[Communication Equipment]]. As a tradeoff for its low profile to enemy forces, the SneakSat virtually is unarmored and only has 15 kilograms worth of cargo space.<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> |
| − | As a | ||
== Similar Vehicles == | == Similar Vehicles == | ||
| − | *; [[D40 (Satellite)|D40 Communication Satellite]]: A small and | + | *; [[D40 (Satellite)|D40 Communication Satellite]]: A small and solar powered communications satellite built by a rival Lyran Commonwealth manufacturer.<ref name="TRO:VAp130"/><ref name="TRO:VArp128"/> |
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | *As of this writing, there are no published record sheets or Battle value available for this vehicle or any related vehicles. | + | * As of this writing, there are no published record sheets or Battle value available for this vehicle or any related vehicles. |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
The following are Design Quirks: | The following are Design Quirks: | ||
| − | *[[Improved Communications]] | + | * [[Improved Communications]] |
| − | *[[Difficult to Maintain]] | + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] |
== References == | == References == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|SneakSat]] | [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|SneakSat]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:00, 22 November 2022
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| SneakSat Communication Satellite | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Nashan Diversified[1][2] |
| Production Year | 3068[3] |
| Use | Communication Satellite |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced)[1][2] |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Satellite (Small)[1][2] |
| Equipment Rating | F/X-X-D[2] |
| Cost | [1][2] |
| Introduced | 3068 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1.3 Tons[1][2] |
| Structural Integrity | 1[1][2] |
| Station Keeping Thrust | 0.1g (0.2 Thrust)[1][2] |
| Power Plant | fusion[1][2] |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited[1][2] |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament | None[1][2] |
| Heat Sinks | None[1][2] |
| Armor | Commercial Armor[1][2] |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 2[1][2] |
| Crew | None[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description[edit]
The SneakSat Communication Satellite is a small communications satellite deployed by the military of the Lyran Commonwealth. Produced by Nashan Diversified, the SneakSat was a competitor to the D40 Communication Satellite. The vehicle was to be an easy-to-deploy communications relay for military forces on the ground, while providing encryption, making it difficult for enemies to disrupt.
The satellite was designed to reduce its visual appearance while giving it longer life in operations, while produced for less than the cost of the D40. Due to its attributes, the satellite became popular among the Lyran military officers when it was first introduced.[1][2]
Equipment and Capabilities[edit]
As a military satellite, the designers of the SneakSat wanted to make it difficult to be detected in orbit. One of the banes of previous military satellites was that they were powered by solar sails, which alert enemy forces to their presence. Nashan engineers installed a small 250 kilogram fusion reactor to power the satellite and keep its presence less noticeable. Built on an ultra-light chassis, the SneakSat main piece of equipment is its 1 ton worth of Communication Equipment. As a tradeoff for its low profile to enemy forces, the SneakSat virtually is unarmored and only has 15 kilograms worth of cargo space.[1][2]
Similar Vehicles[edit]
- D40 Communication Satellite
- A small and solar powered communications satellite built by a rival Lyran Commonwealth manufacturer.[1][2]
Notes[edit]
- As of this writing, there are no published record sheets or Battle value available for this vehicle or any related vehicles.
Design Quirks[edit]
The following are Design Quirks:
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 130: "D40 / SneakSat Communication Satellite"
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 128: "D40 / SneakSat Communication Satellites"
- ↑ MUL online Profile for the Nashan Diversified SneakSat Communications Satellite (Standard)