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Line 1: − '''Satellite Uplink''' equipment is a form of mobile technology enabling advanced tactical communications to equipped [[BattleMech]]s. + ==Description== + Many [['Mechs]] and vehicles have unique or advanced communications systems, but these normally have no impact on [[BattleTech]] play. The enhanced Satellite Uplink system carried by such 'Mechs as the [[Cyclops]] and [[Atlas]] is an exception; under [[Level 3]] rules, this advanced communications system imparts a game benefit to the unit carrying it. − == Description ==+ A unit with this system gains an excellent view of the battlefield for all the units on its side, but cannot coordinate closely with its fellow units while its monitors are dedicated to satellite comms. All units on the same side as an uplink-equipped unit gain enhanced initiative, though multiple satellite systems are not cumulative. The satellite-equipped unit may not spot for indirect [[LRM]] fire or artillery, launch such attacks using another unit as a spotter, or function as part of a [[C3 Network]]. In addition, all of the equipped unit's attacks and movements are hindered slightly due to the processing and pilot attention given to the system. − Many [['Mechs]] and vehicles have unique or advanced communications systems, but these normally have little impact on the battlefield. The enhanced '''Satellite Uplink''' system carried by such 'Mechs as the ''[[Cyclops]]'' and ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' is an exception. This advanced communications system gives the equipped unit an excellent view of the battlefield for all units on its side, but cannot coordinate closely with its fellow units while its monitors are dedicated to satellite comms.<ref name="MTp59>''Maximum Tech'', p. 59, "Satellite Uplink"</ref> − == References ==+ The satellite system may be switched on or off during battle. When the system is off, its benefits and drawbacks do not apply. − <references /> − == Bibliography == + ==References== − * ''[[Maximum Tech]]'' + *[[Maximum Tech]] pp 59 − [[Category:Technology|Satellite Uplink]] + [[Category:Technology]] − [[Category:Equipment|Satellite Uplink]] + [[Category:Equipment]]
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| + | Many [['Mechs]] and vehicles have unique or advanced communications systems, but these normally have no impact on [[BattleTech]] play. The enhanced Satellite Uplink system carried by such 'Mechs as the [[Cyclops]] and [[Atlas]] is an exception; under [[Level 3]] rules, this advanced communications system imparts a game benefit to the unit carrying it. | ||
| − | + | A unit with this system gains an excellent view of the battlefield for all the units on its side, but cannot coordinate closely with its fellow units while its monitors are dedicated to satellite comms. All units on the same side as an uplink-equipped unit gain enhanced initiative, though multiple satellite systems are not cumulative. The satellite-equipped unit may not spot for indirect [[LRM]] fire or artillery, launch such attacks using another unit as a spotter, or function as part of a [[C3 Network]]. In addition, all of the equipped unit's attacks and movements are hindered slightly due to the processing and pilot attention given to the system. | |
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| − | + | The satellite system may be switched on or off during battle. When the system is off, its benefits and drawbacks do not apply. | |
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| − | == | + | ==References== |
| − | * | + | *[[Maximum Tech]] pp 59 |
| − | [[Category:Technology | + | [[Category:Technology]] |
| − | [[Category:Equipment | + | [[Category:Equipment]] |