Editing Skyward

{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle
| image = [[Image:Skyward.jpg|191px]]
| Name = Skyward Model XII Warning Satellite
| Manufacturer = [[ComStar]]<ref name="TRO:VAp132">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 132: "Skyward Model VII Warning Satellite"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp136">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 136: "Skyward Model VII Warning Satellite"</ref>
| Production Year = 2821
| Year Reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5077/skyward-warning-satellite-model-xii/MUL Online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Use = Warning Satellite<br/> Surveillance Vehicle<br/> Beacon Satellite<br/> Quarantine Satellite
| Chassis Type (Size) = [[Satellite]] (Medium)<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (Advanced)<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Equipment Rating = C/X-E-D<ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Cost = ???
| Introduced = [[2821]]
| Mass = 65 Tons<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Structural Integrity = 1<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Station Keeping Thrust = 0.1g (0.2 Thrust)<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Power Plant = Electric (Solar)<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| comsys = Unspecified
| T&T = Unspecified
| Armor = [[Heavy Industrial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| BAR = [[BAR|10]]<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| Crew = None<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>
| BV (1.0) = 
| BV (2.0) = ???
}}

== Description ==
The '''Skyward Model XII Warning Satellite''' was a product of [[ComStar]], as a warning beacon to interstellar travelers. ComStar had mass produced the satellite in the last months of the [[First Succession War]] beginning in [[2821]]. It was produced for use in dead star systems, to warn explorers and travelers of the dangers of the dead systems.  Upwards of twelve of these may be deployed in any given "dead" star system, some in orbit of the target planet and its jump points. ComStar mainly deployed these Satellites to former [[Terran Hegemony]] star systems which took the brunt of the horrors of the wars. It has been noted being most numerously among a variety of satellites made for purposes of warning satellite type.<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>

Since its deployment in the early Succession Wars, many of these satellites have been encountered over the centuries of space travel since then.  Many are non-operational, due to debris, or pirate encounters.<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>

== Equipment and Capabilities ==
The Skyward is equipped with an Armored Chassis, with 4.5 tons of standard armor to protect its fragile interior workings.  For indefinite use in its duties, it uses solar arrays to power its electrical systems.  The vehicle has been given a 6 ton [[Communication Equipment|communication equipment]] to allow it to broadcast its warnings to incoming vessels and to its sister satellites to coordinate its observations.  As part of its functions, the Skyward is designed to record and observe its target planet and any activities in the system.  For this it has been given a [[High-Resolution Imager Camera|High-Resolution Image Camera]] and an [[Infrared Imager Camera|Infrared Imager Camera]] both mounted in the nose of the vehicle.  When it does detect an incoming vessel it utilizes a pair of [[Searchlight]]s as actual visual beacons.<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>

[[Anastasius Focht]] confirmed to [[The Republic of the Sphere]] that several ComStar and [[Word of Blake]] Skywards were equipped with [[hyperpulse generator]]s to act as relays in their communications network. He didn't disclose the location of the manufacturing line, however.<ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>

== Variants ==
A number of modifications have been made to the Skywards since they were originally deployed. Among them are missions serving as a silent early warning beacon or a picket satellite for inhabited star systems; these pickets alert the locals when incoming vessels enter the star system.

*; Skyward Warning Satellite (HPG) & Skyward Warning Satellite (fusion drive): Unconfirmed reports indicated a new and larger Skyward was being manufactured by both ComStar and [[Word of Blake]], just prior to the [[Jihad]]. These models allegedly were fitted with an [[HPG]] system introduced in [[Introduced::2839]],<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5075/skyward-warning-satellite-hpg - MUL Profile for Skyward Warning Satellite (HPG) - HPG Variant official name listed with introduction year of 2839.]</ref> and a [[Fusion engine|fusion power source]] introduced in [[Introduced::2874]].<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5075/skyward-warning-satellite-hpg - MUL Profile for Skyward Warning Satellite (Fusion Drive) - HPG Variant official name listed with introduction year of 2874.]</ref><ref name="TRO:VAp132"/><ref name="TRO:VArp136"/>

== Notes ==
* As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for this vehicle or any suggested variants.

== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''


[[Category:Support Vehicles]]
[[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|Skyward]]
[[Category:ComStar Support Vehicles]]