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Class I Sensor Probe: | Class I Sensor Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class1probe_small.gif|left]] | [[Image:Class1probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 2 x 10^5 kilometers | *Range: 2 x 10^5 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: 0.5c | *Delta-v limit: 0.5c | ||
Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion | *Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion | ||
Sensors: Full EM/Subspace and interstellar chemistry pallet for in-space applications. | *Sensors: Full EM/Subspace and interstellar chemistry pallet for in-space applications. | ||
Telemetry: 12,500 channels at 12 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 12,500 channels at 12 megawatts. | ||
Class II Sensor Probe: | Class II Sensor Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class2probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class2probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 4 x 10^5 kilometers | *Range: 4 x 10^5 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: 0.65c | *Delta-v limit: 0.65c | ||
Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion, extended deuterium fuel supply | *Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion, extended deuterium fuel supply | ||
Sensors: Same instrumentation as Class I with addition of enhanced long-range particle and field detectors and imaging system | *Sensors: Same instrumentation as Class I with addition of enhanced long-range particle and field detectors and imaging system | ||
Telemetry: 15,650 channels at 20 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 15,650 channels at 20 megawatts. | ||
Class III Planetary Probe: | Class III Planetary Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class3probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class3probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 1.2 x 10^6 kilometers | *Range: 1.2 x 10^6 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: 0.65c | *Delta-v limit: 0.65c | ||
Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion | *Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion | ||
Sensors: Terrestrial and gas giant sensor pallet with material sample and return capability; onboard chemical analysis submodule | *Sensors: Terrestrial and gas giant sensor pallet with material sample and return capability; onboard chemical analysis submodule | ||
Telemetry: 13,250 channels at ~15 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 13,250 channels at ~15 megawatts. | ||
Additional data: Limited SIF hull reinforcement. Full range of terrestrial soft landing to subsurface penetration missions; gas giant atmosphere missions survivable to 450 bar pressure. Limited terrestrial loiter time. | *Additional data: Limited SIF hull reinforcement. Full range of terrestrial soft landing to subsurface penetration missions; gas giant atmosphere missions survivable to 450 bar pressure. Limited terrestrial loiter time. | ||
Class IV Stellar Encounter Probe: | Class IV Stellar Encounter Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class4probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class4probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 3.5 x 10^6 kilometers | *Range: 3.5 x 10^6 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: 0.6c | *Delta-v limit: 0.6c | ||
Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion supplemented with continuum driver coil and extended deuterium supply | *Powerplant: Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion supplemented with continuum driver coil and extended deuterium supply | ||
Sensors: Triply redundant stellar fields and particle detectors, stellar atmosphere analysis suite. | *Sensors: Triply redundant stellar fields and particle detectors, stellar atmosphere analysis suite. | ||
Telemetry: 9,780 channels at 65 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 9,780 channels at 65 megawatts. | ||
Additional data: Six ejectable/survivable radiation flux subprobes. Deployable for nonstellar energy phenomena | *Additional data: Six ejectable/survivable radiation flux subprobes. Deployable for nonstellar energy phenomena | ||
Class V Medium-Range Reconnaissance Probe: | Class V Medium-Range Reconnaissance Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class5probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class5probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | *Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: Warp 2 | *Delta-v limit: Warp 2 | ||
Powerplant: Dual-mode matter/antimatter engine; extended duration sublight plus limited duration at warp | *Powerplant: Dual-mode matter/antimatter engine; extended duration sublight plus limited duration at warp | ||
Sensors: Extended passive data-gathering and recording systems; full autonomous mission execution and return system | *Sensors: Extended passive data-gathering and recording systems; full autonomous mission execution and return system | ||
Telemetry: 6,320 channels at 2.5 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 6,320 channels at 2.5 megawatts. | ||
Additional data: Planetary atmosphere entry and soft landing capability. Low observatory coatings and hull materials. Can be modified for tactical applications with addition of custom sensor countermeasure package. | *Additional data: Planetary atmosphere entry and soft landing capability. Low observatory coatings and hull materials. Can be modified for tactical applications with addition of custom sensor countermeasure package. | ||
Class VI Comm Relay/Emergency Beacon: | Class VI Comm Relay/Emergency Beacon: | ||
[[Image:Class6probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class6probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | *Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: 0.8c | *Delta-v limit: 0.8c | ||
Powerplant: Microfusion engine with high-output MHD power tap | *Powerplant: Microfusion engine with high-output MHD power tap | ||
Sensors: Standard pallet | *Sensors: Standard pallet | ||
Telemetry/Comm: 9,270 channel RF and subspace transceiver operating at 350 megawatts peak radiated power. 360 degree omni antenna coverage, 0.0001 arc-second high-gain antenna pointing resolution. | *Telemetry/Comm: 9,270 channel RF and subspace transceiver operating at 350 megawatts peak radiated power. 360 degree omni antenna coverage, 0.0001 arc-second high-gain antenna pointing resolution. | ||
Additional data: Extended deuterium supply for transceiver power generation and planetary orbit plane changes | *Additional data: Extended deuterium supply for transceiver power generation and planetary orbit plane changes | ||
Class VII Remote Culture Study Probe: | Class VII Remote Culture Study Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class7probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class7probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 4.5 x 10^8 kilometers | *Range: 4.5 x 10^8 kilometers | ||
Delta-v limit: Warp 1.5 | *Delta-v limit: Warp 1.5 | ||
Powerplant: Dual-mode matter/antimatter engine | *Powerplant: Dual-mode matter/antimatter engine | ||
Sensors: Passive data gathering system plus subspace transceiver | *Sensors: Passive data gathering system plus subspace transceiver | ||
Telemetry: 1,050 channels at 0.5 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 1,050 channels at 0.5 megawatts. | ||
Additional data: Applicable to civilizations up to technology level III. Low observability coatings and hull materials. Maximum loiter time: 3.5 months. Low-impact molecular destruct package tied to antitamper detectors. | *Additional data: Applicable to civilizations up to technology level III. Low observability coatings and hull materials. Maximum loiter time: 3.5 months. Low-impact molecular destruct package tied to antitamper detectors. | ||
Class VIII Medium-Range Multimission Warp Probe: | Class VIII Medium-Range Multimission Warp Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class8probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class8probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 1.2 x 10^2 light-years | *Range: 1.2 x 10^2 light-years | ||
Delta-v limit: Warp 9 | *Delta-v limit: Warp 9 | ||
Powerplant: Matter/antimatter warp field sustainer engine; duration of 6.5 hours at warp 9; MHD power supply tap for sensors and subspace transceiver | *Powerplant: Matter/antimatter warp field sustainer engine; duration of 6.5 hours at warp 9; MHD power supply tap for sensors and subspace transceiver | ||
Sensors: Standard pallet plus mission-specific modules | *Sensors: Standard pallet plus mission-specific modules | ||
Telemetry: 4,550 channels at 300 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 4,550 channels at 300 megawatts. | ||
Additional data: Applications vary from galactic particles and fields research to early-warning reconnaissance missions | *Additional data: Applications vary from galactic particles and fields research to early-warning reconnaissance missions | ||
Class IX Long-Range Multimission Warp Probe: | Class IX Long-Range Multimission Warp Probe: | ||
[[Image:Class9probe_small.gif]] | [[Image:Class9probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
Range: 7.6 x 10^2 light-years | *Range: 7.6 x 10^2 light-years | ||
Delta-v limit: Warp 9 | *Delta-v limit: Warp 9 | ||
Powerplant: Matter/antimatter warp field sustainer engine; duration of 12 hours at warp 9; extended fuel supply for warp 8 maximum flight duration of 14 days | *Powerplant: Matter/antimatter warp field sustainer engine; duration of 12 hours at warp 9; extended fuel supply for warp 8 maximum flight duration of 14 days | ||
Sensors: Standard pallet plus mission-specific modules | *Sensors: Standard pallet plus mission-specific modules | ||
Telemetry: 6,500 channels at 230 megawatts. | *Telemetry: 6,500 channels at 230 megawatts. | ||
Additional data: Limited payload capacity; isolinear memory storage of 3,400 kiloquads; fifty-channel transponder echo. Typical application is emergency-log/message capsule on homing trajectory to nearest starbase or known Starfleet vessel position | *Additional data: Limited payload capacity; isolinear memory storage of 3,400 kiloquads; fifty-channel transponder echo. Typical application is emergency-log/message capsule on homing trajectory to nearest starbase or known Starfleet vessel position | ||
[[Category:Challenger-A Tour]] | [[Category:Challenger-A Tour]] | ||