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− | {{Otheruses|the automated exploration | + | {{Otheruses|the automated exploration JumpShip|other uses|Bright Star}} |
{{InfoBoxJumpShip | {{InfoBoxJumpShip | ||
|image= BrightStarAutoScout.png | |image= BrightStarAutoScout.png | ||
− | |Name= Bright Star Automated Scout | + | |Name= ''Bright Star'' Automated Scout |
− | |Manufacturer= Ulsop Robotics | + | |Manufacturer= [[Ulsop Robotics]] |
|Use= Exploration Unit | |Use= Exploration Unit | ||
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere (Experimental) | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere (Experimental) | ||
|Cost= | |Cost= | ||
− | |Introduced= | + | |Introduced= [[2539]] <ref name=XTRO>Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles, p. 16: "Bright Star Auto Scout profile"</ref> |
|Mass= 60,000 tons | |Mass= 60,000 tons | ||
|Length= 124 meters | |Length= 124 meters | ||
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|KF Drive Integrity= 3 | |KF Drive Integrity= 3 | ||
|LF Battery= | |LF Battery= | ||
− | |Armament= | + | |Armament= None |
|Armor= 32.5 tons | |Armor= 32.5 tons | ||
|DropShip Capacity= None | |DropShip Capacity= None | ||
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|Heat Sinks= 82 | |Heat Sinks= 82 | ||
|Structural Integrity=1 | |Structural Integrity=1 | ||
− | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0)= |
− | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (2.0)= |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Developed by preeminent robotics manufacturer [[Ulsop Robotics]], the '''''Bright Star Automated Scout''''' was intended to fully automate the task of exploring and charting distant star systems, a task which had cost the lives of many crew during the [[Star League]] era alone. It was theorized that a machine could complete this task much quicker and more safely than a manned exploration [[JumpShip]].<ref name=XTRO/> | + | Developed by preeminent robotics manufacturer [[Ulsop Robotics]], supervising technician [[Jamison Cameron]] the '''''Bright Star Automated Scout''''' was intended to fully automate the task of exploring and charting distant star systems, a task which had cost the lives of many crew during the [[Star League]] era alone. It was theorized that a machine could complete this task much quicker and more safely than a manned exploration [[JumpShip]].<ref name=XTRO/> |
However, during the first voyage without an escort, the prototype left its planned ten-jump course and exited known space, with the final sighting at [[New Samarkand]]. While other sightings of the craft have been reported since, none have been confirmed and it is generally assumed the craft is no longer functional after half a millennium.<ref name=XTRO/> | However, during the first voyage without an escort, the prototype left its planned ten-jump course and exited known space, with the final sighting at [[New Samarkand]]. While other sightings of the craft have been reported since, none have been confirmed and it is generally assumed the craft is no longer functional after half a millennium.<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ''Bright Star Auto Scout'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=XTRO/> | The ''Bright Star Auto Scout'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
− | * [[Nonfunctional Item | + | * [[Nonfunctional|Nonfunctional Item (Fully automated ASRCS-driven JumpShip)]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | * [[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]] | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' |
+ | [[Category:Individual Spacecraft]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Individual JumpShips]] | ||
[[Category:JumpShip classes]] | [[Category:JumpShip classes]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Technology]] |
Latest revision as of 23:05, 15 March 2024
- This article is about the automated exploration JumpShip. For other uses, see Bright Star.
Bright Star Automated Scout | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Ulsop Robotics |
Use | Exploration Unit |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Experimental) |
Introduced | 2539 [1] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 60,000 tons |
Length | 124 meters |
Sail Diameter | 890 meters |
Fuel | 150 tons (1,500 points) |
Burn Rate | 0.977 |
Top Thrust | 0.1 G |
Sail Integrity | 3 |
KF Drive Integrity | 3 |
LF Battery | |
Armament | None |
Armor | 32.5 tons |
DropShip Capacity | None |
Crew | None |
Grav Decks | None |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 1/0 |
Heat Sinks | 82 |
Structural Integrity | 1 |
Description[edit]
Developed by preeminent robotics manufacturer Ulsop Robotics, supervising technician Jamison Cameron the Bright Star Automated Scout was intended to fully automate the task of exploring and charting distant star systems, a task which had cost the lives of many crew during the Star League era alone. It was theorized that a machine could complete this task much quicker and more safely than a manned exploration JumpShip.[1]
However, during the first voyage without an escort, the prototype left its planned ten-jump course and exited known space, with the final sighting at New Samarkand. While other sightings of the craft have been reported since, none have been confirmed and it is generally assumed the craft is no longer functional after half a millennium.[1]
Cargo[edit]
The Bright Star has two bays, one with a capacity for two small craft intended for use by maintenance personnel, and a second with a 123.5 ton cargo capacity.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Bright Star Auto Scout is subject to the following Design Quirk:[1]