Satellite
The Terran Knowledge Bank
| Satellite | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Satellite |
| Primary User | Civilians |
| General Characteristics | |
| Crew | 0 (Automatic) |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 75 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 75 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 75 dps |
| Acceleration | 60 k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Maximum | 400 kps |
| Afterburner | |
| Maximum Afterburner | 800 kps |
| Defense | |
| Shields | |
| Fore | 300 cm equivalent |
| Aft | 300 cm equivalent |
| Right | 300 cm equivalent |
| Left | 300 cm equivalent |
| Armor | |
| Front | 750 cm |
| Rear | 750 cm |
| Right | 750 cm |
| Left | 750 cm |
Communications satellites form the backbone of the commercial and military interplanetary infrastructure of the Tri-System. Because of this, they are a source of constant sabotage attempts by all sorts of pirate groups.
