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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Cassion payload satellite''' was developed for [[ComStar]] by [[Terra]]-based corporation Blankenburg Technologies during the Succession Wars. The Cassion was created to hide and deliver ComStar's cargo and equipment during the technological decline of that age. Typically a satellite would be | + | The '''Cassion payload satellite''' was developed for [[ComStar]] by [[Terra]]-based corporation Blankenburg Technologies during the Succession Wars. The Cassion was created to hide and deliver ComStar's cargo and equipment during the technological decline of that age. Typically a satellite would be discreetly placed in orbit of an interstellar body. There it would await until a Comstar vessel arrived to either drop off, or retrieve, 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 (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]] in the effort to locate the [[Pentagon Cluster|Clans Homeworlds]]. | + | Prior to the [[ComStar Schism]], some of these satellites were used by ComStar's [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]] in the effort to locate the [[Pentagon Cluster|Clans Homeworlds]]. Deployed from [[Columbus]], these Cassions were stationed at distant stars where Comstar patrol vessels could access them. This was in an effort to resupply and increase those patrols' radius from Columbus. |
| − | In one case, a single Cassion (after considerable lobbying) was used for a scientific mission to launch sensor satellites into the black hole | + | In one case, a single Cassion (after considerable lobbying) was used for a scientific mission to launch sensor satellites into the black hole designated V4641.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
| − | + | After the [[Word of Blake]] took charge of Terra in [[3058]], they increased production of the Cassion for their own purposes. Before hostilities began, ComStar's [[ComStar ROM|ROM]] failed to find out what those Cassions were being used for.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> After the [[Jihad]] ended, ComStar discovered that the Word had 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 == | ||
| − | The Cassion is equipped with a [[fusion engine]] | + | The Cassion is equipped with a [[fusion engine]] so it can be quickly deployed (even to secluded locations). It has two front-mounted [[searchlight]]s to provide guidance (should it be needed) for resupply vehicles. It also has 1 ton of [[communication equipment]] for basic communications purposes.<ref name="TRO:VAp138"/><ref name="TRO:VArp138"/> |
== Cargo == | == Cargo == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:09, 27 February 2024
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| 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) | Satellite (Large)[1][2] |
| Equipment Rating | E/X-X-D[2] |
| 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] |
| 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) | BAR 7[1][2] |
| Crew | None[1][2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Cassion payload satellite was developed for ComStar by Terra-based corporation Blankenburg Technologies during the Succession Wars. The Cassion was created to hide and deliver ComStar's cargo and equipment during the technological decline of that age. Typically a satellite would be discreetly placed in orbit of an interstellar body. There it would await until a Comstar vessel arrived to either drop off, or retrieve, 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 Comstar patrol vessels could access them. This was in an effort to resupply and increase those patrols' radius from Columbus.
In one case, a single Cassion (after considerable lobbying) was used for a scientific mission to launch sensor satellites into the black hole designated V4641.[1][2]
After the Word of Blake took charge of Terra in 3058, they increased production of the Cassion for their own purposes. Before hostilities began, ComStar's ROM failed to find out what those Cassions were being used for.[1][2] After the Jihad ended, ComStar discovered that the Word had 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[edit]
The Cassion is equipped with a fusion engine so it can be quickly deployed (even to secluded locations). It has two front-mounted searchlights to provide guidance (should it be needed) for resupply vehicles. It also has 1 ton of communication equipment for basic communications purposes.[1][2]
Cargo[edit]
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 located on its front, and left and right wing sections.[1][2]
Related Vehicles[edit]
- Conestoga Payload Satellite
- This is a Star League produced payload satellite, which could be seen as the forerunner for ComStar's Cassion. Only one example was known to exist, at a museum in the Galax orbital MegaPlex. It is unknown if the Conestoga survived the Word of Blake's 3069 attack against Galax during the Jihad.[5]
Notes[edit]
- There is no published record sheet for the Cassion payload satellite as of this writing.
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. 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 2.17 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".