HMSA Observatory Craft


Craft: Ulfgar Hyperdriven Multi-Sensor Array
Type: Scientific observatory
Scale: Capital
Length: 255 meters
Skill: Capital Ship Piloting; HMSA
Cost: Not available for sale
Crew: 105
Passengers: 300 scientists
Cargo Capacity: 500 metric tons
Consumables: 3
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyper Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 1D
Space: 5
Atmosphere: 280; 800 kph
Hull: 3D
Shields: 3D
Sensors:
Passive: 200/2D
Scan: 400/3D+1
Search: 800/4D+2
Focus: 40/6D
Weapons: None

The scientific minded Ulfgar have always been fascinated by the less practical sciences and the HMSA observatories allow them to gather vast amounts of data regarding astrophysics and related fields. Four of these craft have been made, each with slightly different specifications. The craft described above is HMSA-3, currently headed for the galactic core.

The primary function of the HMSA craft is to gather sensory data. In addition to the listed sensor totals, the HMSA is capable of receiving numerous other types of information, including, but not limited to tachyon, subatomic, alpha and beta particle information, X-, Gamma, radio, and other ray information. Because of this sensitivity, HMSA craft negate cloak technology that causes detection penalties of less than 4D, and gains a +4D bonus vs. more sophisticated cloaks. In addition, the HMSA can follow hyperspace wakes up to 5 days old, at 1.5 past lightspeed. The HMSA contains a number of laboratories and research areas. The HMSA-3 contains labs for particle physics, quantum physics, xeno-biology, and astrophysics, and 4 other labs that can be adapted for other purposes, depending on the nature of the mission. Due to the fact that the Yaeger sector is a war zone, these craft are often accompanied by warcraft of various types. Unfortunately, the energy emissions of combat vehicles interfere with the HMSA's most delicate sensors, distorting data, and the scientists in control of these craft prefer to go unescorted whenever possible.

As with all Ulfgar technology, the HMSA is somewhat unreliable, as it includes numerous untested improvements over the standard drives and hulls, and they are prone to breakdowns and other difficulties, when they are not preforming well over specifications.
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