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The nine standard classes are: | The nine standard classes are: | ||
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 | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class2probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 4 x 10^5 kilometers | *Range: 4 x 10^5 kilometers | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class3probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 1.2 x 10^6 kilometers | *Range: 1.2 x 10^6 kilometers | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class4probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 3.5 x 10^6 kilometers | *Range: 3.5 x 10^6 kilometers | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class5probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | *Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class6probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | *Range: 4.3 x 10^10 kilometers | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class7probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 4.5 x 10^8 kilometers | *Range: 4.5 x 10^8 kilometers | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class8probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 1.2 x 10^2 light-years | *Range: 1.2 x 10^2 light-years | ||
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*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|left]] | [[Image:Class9probe_small.gif|left]] | ||
*Range: 7.6 x 10^2 light-years | *Range: 7.6 x 10^2 light-years | ||