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Line 12: | Width = 2.5 meters | Width = 2.5 meters | Engine (Type) = RSD 1 | Engine (Type) = RSD 1 − | Safe Thrust = 2g + | Safe Thrust = 4 − | Maximum Thrust = 3g + | Maximum Thrust = 6 | Armament = None | Armament = None | Armor = 0.25 tons | Armor = 0.25 tons Line 26:
Line 26: ==Description== ==Description== − Installed aboard many [[DropShips]], [[JumpShips]] or [[WarShips]], the escape pod allows crew and passengers to exit such larger vessels in case of an emergency. The main difference between the escape pod and the slightly larger [[Life Boat]] is its role, with the pod including maneuvering thrusters for minor course corrections and being capable of making only an unpowered planetary landing. If used with a maximum of 0.5g trust, fuel will last for five minutes as described,<ref name=D&JCISp66>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 66</ref> though this is clarified in later documents that the vessel is capable of 3gs for up to 90 seconds.<ref name=TRO3057r/> + Installed aboard many [[DropShip]]s, [[JumpShip]]s or [[WarShip]]s, the escape pod allows crew and passengers to exit such larger vessels in case of an emergency. The main difference between the escape pod and the slightly larger [[Life Boat]] is its role, with the pod including maneuvering thrusters for minor course corrections and being capable of making only an unpowered planetary landing. If used with a maximum of 0.5G trust, fuel will last for five minutes as described,<ref name=D&JCISp66>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 66</ref> though this is clarified in later documents that the vessel is capable of 3Gs for up to 90 seconds.<ref name=TRO3057r/> An automatic piloting computer can be used in lieu of a skilled pilot, though these were often scavenged during the low technological points of the [[Succession Wars]], and manual piloting found between the main passenger seats can steer the craft if needed.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> An automatic piloting computer can be used in lieu of a skilled pilot, though these were often scavenged during the low technological points of the [[Succession Wars]], and manual piloting found between the main passenger seats can steer the craft if needed.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> − While able to survive reentry and equipped with a para-sail to allow some control of its descent, the teardrop-shaped escape pod lacks landing gear and generally makes a rough hard landing. Once launched, older vessels required manual activation, though newer pods automatically broadcast an omnidirectional beacon every five seconds for up to 30 days, and is detectable for a few hundred kilometers. With .48 tons of cargo, the pod is outfitted with food and life support to keep a standard four passengers alive for approximately two weeks. However, six can be wedged inside if needed, although this lowers the number of days would-be rescuers have to find the vessel.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> + While able to survive reentry and equipped with a para-sail to allow some control of its descent, the teardrop-shaped escape pod lacks landing gear and generally makes a rough hard landing. Once launched, older vessels required manual activation, though newer pods automatically broadcast an omnidirectional beacon every five seconds for up to 30 days, and is detectable for a few hundred kilometers. The pod is outfitted with food and life support to keep a standard four passengers alive for approximately two weeks. However, six can be wedged inside if needed, although this lowers the number of days would-be rescuers have to find the vessel.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> ==Notes== ==Notes==
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| Width = 2.5 meters | | Width = 2.5 meters | ||
| Engine (Type) = RSD 1 | | Engine (Type) = RSD 1 | ||
| − | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 4 |
| − | | Maximum Thrust = | + | | Maximum Thrust = 6 |
| Armament = None | | Armament = None | ||
| Armor = 0.25 tons | | Armor = 0.25 tons | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Installed aboard many [[ | + | Installed aboard many [[DropShip]]s, [[JumpShip]]s or [[WarShip]]s, the escape pod allows crew and passengers to exit such larger vessels in case of an emergency. The main difference between the escape pod and the slightly larger [[Life Boat]] is its role, with the pod including maneuvering thrusters for minor course corrections and being capable of making only an unpowered planetary landing. If used with a maximum of 0.5G trust, fuel will last for five minutes as described,<ref name=D&JCISp66>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 66</ref> though this is clarified in later documents that the vessel is capable of 3Gs for up to 90 seconds.<ref name=TRO3057r/> |
An automatic piloting computer can be used in lieu of a skilled pilot, though these were often scavenged during the low technological points of the [[Succession Wars]], and manual piloting found between the main passenger seats can steer the craft if needed.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> | An automatic piloting computer can be used in lieu of a skilled pilot, though these were often scavenged during the low technological points of the [[Succession Wars]], and manual piloting found between the main passenger seats can steer the craft if needed.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> | ||
| − | While able to survive reentry and equipped with a para-sail to allow some control of its descent, the teardrop-shaped escape pod lacks landing gear and generally makes a rough hard landing. Once launched, older vessels required manual activation, though newer pods automatically broadcast an omnidirectional beacon every five seconds for up to 30 days, and is detectable for a few hundred kilometers. | + | While able to survive reentry and equipped with a para-sail to allow some control of its descent, the teardrop-shaped escape pod lacks landing gear and generally makes a rough hard landing. Once launched, older vessels required manual activation, though newer pods automatically broadcast an omnidirectional beacon every five seconds for up to 30 days, and is detectable for a few hundred kilometers. The pod is outfitted with food and life support to keep a standard four passengers alive for approximately two weeks. However, six can be wedged inside if needed, although this lowers the number of days would-be rescuers have to find the vessel.<ref name=D&JCISp66/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||