Difference between revisions of "Cassion Payload Satellite"
Sarna News
m (Fixed heading (==Equipment and Capabilities==)) |
m (minor infobox update and cleanup) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle |
| image = [[Image:Cassion.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Cassion.jpg|191px]] | ||
| Name = Cassion Payload Satellite | | Name = Cassion Payload Satellite | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Blankenburg Technologies]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[Blankenburg Technologies]]<ref name="TRO:VAp138">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 138, "Blankenburg Cassion Payload Satellite"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp138">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 138, "Cassion Payload Satellite"</ref> |
| + | | Production Year = 3058 | ||
| + | | Year Reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3834/blankenburg-cassion-payload-satellite-standard/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Delivery Vehicle <br/> Satellite Launcher <br/> Exploration <br/> Resupply Vehicle <br/> Cargo Satellite | | Use = Delivery Vehicle <br/> Satellite Launcher <br/> Exploration <br/> Resupply Vehicle <br/> Cargo Satellite | ||
| − | | Type ( | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (Advanced)<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | | + | | Chassis Type (Size)) = Satellite (Large)<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| + | | Equipment Rating = E/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| − | | Introduced = [[ | + | | Introduced = [[3058]] |
| − | | Mass = 200 tons | + | | Mass = 200 tons<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 1 | + | | Structural Integrity = 1<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | | + | | Station Keeping Thrust = 0.1g (0.2g Thrust)<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | | + | | Power Plant = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]| <ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | + | | Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> | |
| − | | Fuel = Unlimited | + | | Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | | + | | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | | + | | BAR = [[BAR 7]]<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | Armor = [[BAR | + | | Crew = None<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | | Crew = None | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | |||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''Cassion''' was developed for [[ComStar]] by [[Terra]] based corporation, Blankenburg Technologies during the Succession Wars. | + | The '''Cassion''' was developed for [[ComStar]] by [[Terra]] based corporation, Blankenburg Technologies during the Succession Wars. The Cassion Payload satellite was created to hide and deliver ComStar cargo and equipment during onslaught of that age. Typically a satellite is placed in orbit of body while it waits for its intended customers to arrive to take charge of its contents.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | Prior to the [[ComStar Schism]], some of these satellites were used by ComStar's [[Explorer Corps]] in the effort to locate the [[Pentagon Cluster|Clans Homeworlds]]. Deployed from [[Columbus]], these Cassions were stationed at distant stars where patrols of ComStar vessels could access them. This was an effort to resupply and increase those patrols' radius from Columbus. However, even during [[Clan Invasion era]], these single Cassion after considerable lobbing, used for a science mission to launch sensor satellites into the Black Hole V4641. | + | Prior to the [[ComStar Schism]], some of these satellites were used by ComStar's [[Explorer Corps]] in the effort to locate the [[Pentagon Cluster|Clans Homeworlds]]. Deployed from [[Columbus]], these Cassions were stationed at distant stars where patrols of ComStar vessels could access them. This was an effort to resupply and increase those patrols' radius from Columbus. However, even during [[Clan Invasion era]], these single Cassion after considerable lobbing, used for a science mission to launch sensor satellites into the Black Hole V4641.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | However, after the [[Word of Blake]] took charge of Terra in [[3058]], they increased production of Blankenburg's Cassion for their own purposes. | + | However, after the [[Word of Blake]] took charge of Terra in [[3058]], they increased production of Blankenburg's Cassion for their own purposes. What those Cassions were being used for, ComStar's [[ComStar ROM|ROM]] has failed to find out.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> After the [[Jihad]] ended, ComStar discovered that the Word destroyed Blankenburg's Cassion production lines to hide how many of the cargo satellites had been produced and where they had been placed. ComStar and The Republic of the Sphere were only able to recover approximately 3% of the shipping manifests.<ref name="TRO:VArp126">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 126, "Satellite Support Vehicles"</ref> |
| − | ==Equipment and Capabilities== | + | == Equipment and Capabilities == |
| − | + | 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.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> | |
| − | + | == Cargo == | |
| + | The Cassion's main feature is its cargo capacity, it has been fitted with a 151.1 ton [[Cargo Bay|cargo bay]]. The bay has three access doors in its front, and left and right wing sections.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> | ||
| − | ==Related Vehicles== | + | == Related Vehicles == |
| − | * Conestoga Payload Satellite | + | *; Conestoga Payload Satellite : This is a [[Star League]] produced payload satellite, which could be seen as forerunner for ComStar's Cassion. Only one example was known to exist in a Museum in [[Galax]] orbital [[MegaPlex]]. It is unknown if the Conestoga survived the Word of Blake's [[3069]] attack against Galax during the [[Jihad]].<ref name="JHS:3070p140">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 140, "Blakist raid Galax and destroy much of Galax orbital facilities".</ref> |
| − | ==Notes== | + | == Notes == |
There is no published record sheet for the Cassion Payload satellite as of this writing. | There is no published record sheet for the Cassion Payload satellite as of this writing. | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | ||
[[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|Cassion]] | [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|Cassion]] | ||
Revision as of 09:52, 17 May 2016
| |
| Cassion Payload Satellite | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blankenburg Technologies[1][2] |
| Production Year | 3058[3] |
| Use | Delivery Vehicle Satellite Launcher Exploration Resupply Vehicle Cargo Satellite |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced)[1][2] |
| Chassis Type (Size) | |
| Equipment Rating | E/X-X-D[2] |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 3058 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200 tons[1][2] |
| Structural Integrity | 1[1][2] |
| Station Keeping Thrust | 0.1g (0.2g Thrust)[1][2] |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited[1][2] |
| Armament | None[1][2] |
| Heat Sinks | None[1][2] |
| Armor | Commercial Armor[1][2] |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | BAR 7[1][2] |
| Crew | None[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Cassion was developed for ComStar by Terra based corporation, Blankenburg Technologies during the Succession Wars. The Cassion Payload satellite was created to hide and deliver ComStar cargo and equipment during onslaught of that age. Typically a satellite is placed in orbit of body while it waits for its intended customers to arrive to take charge of its contents.[1][2]
Prior to the ComStar Schism, some of these satellites were used by ComStar's Explorer Corps in the effort to locate the Clans Homeworlds. Deployed from Columbus, these Cassions were stationed at distant stars where patrols of ComStar vessels could access them. This was an effort to resupply and increase those patrols' radius from Columbus. However, even during Clan Invasion era, these single Cassion after considerable lobbing, used for a science mission to launch sensor satellites into the Black Hole V4641.[1][2]
However, after the Word of Blake took charge of Terra in 3058, they increased production of Blankenburg's Cassion for their own purposes. What those Cassions were being used for, ComStar's ROM has failed to find out.[1][2] After the Jihad ended, ComStar discovered that the Word destroyed Blankenburg's Cassion production lines to hide how many of the cargo satellites had been produced and where they had been placed. ComStar and The Republic of the Sphere were only able to recover approximately 3% of the shipping manifests.[4]
Equipment and Capabilities
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.[1][2]
Cargo
The Cassion's main feature is its cargo capacity, it has been fitted with a 151.1 ton cargo bay. The bay has three access doors in its front, and left and right wing sections.[1][2]
Related Vehicles
- Conestoga Payload Satellite
- This is a Star League produced payload satellite, which could be seen as forerunner for ComStar's Cassion. Only one example was known to exist in a Museum in Galax orbital MegaPlex. It is unknown if the Conestoga survived the Word of Blake's 3069 attack against Galax during the Jihad.[5]
Notes
There is no published record sheet for the Cassion Payload satellite as of this writing.
References
- ↑ 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 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 138, "Blankenburg Cassion Payload 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 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 138, "Cassion Payload Satellite"
- ↑ online date for the Cassion Payload Satellite
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 126, "Satellite Support Vehicles"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 140, "Blakist raid Galax and destroy much of Galax orbital facilities".