| From: | Greg Symons <gsymons@******.TEMPLE.EDU> |
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| Subject: | SRS CA-1 Analyzer (new drone and _long_:) |
| Date: | Sun, 9 Aug 1998 20:22:28 -0400 |
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Sirrion Remote Systems CA-1 Analyzer
Remote CCSS Maintenance Robot
Handling Speed Accel Body Armor Sig
4/4 10 2 2 0 7
Autonav Pilot Sensor Cargo Load
-- 3 1 6 126
Seating: NA Setup/Breakdown: None
Entry Points: NA Landing/Takeoff: NA
Fuel: Electric (70 PF) Economy: 1.5 km/PF (idle: 10 min/PF)
Point Value: 2046 Cost: 82,000 =Y=
Other Features: remote adaptation, rigger adaptation, Learning
Pool (Electronics):3, SunCell power, mechanical
arm (w/ microtronics kit), electronics port (w/
CCSS Interface Package (Rigger Decryption Module:4,
Rigger Protocol Emulation Module:4, CCSS Retrans Unit:
3)
The SRS CA-1 Analyzer is designed as a remote Closed Circuit Simsense
maintenance and diagnostics drone. Rather than send someone else out
in person to those remote locations on your site to perform routine
maintenance on your CCSS system, simply send an Analyzer. With its
advanced CCSS interface package, it can run any diagnostic tests
(checking encryption stregth, signal strength, etc.) a person would do
with just a thought. Plus, with its advanced piloting and pseudo AI
knowbot technology, it can perform these functions with a minimum of
personal atttention, leaving you free to concentrate on more important
aspects of your CCSS system.
(>) Hmmm... diagnostics you say? I think I know of some nearby sites
that could use some "diagnostics." Heheheh...
(>) Ghostflyer
(>) You might wanna check out the Infiltrator first. Specifically
designed for that kinda "diagnostics."
(>) The Guy Behind The Guy
(>) I heard they used the same chassis for the Infiltrator as the
Analyzer. Just throw on some armor, thermal baffles and a
micro-turret.
(>)Inside Man
Sirrion Remote Systems CCSS Interface Package
The CCSS Interface Package allows a rigger to tap into and interface
with a Closed Circuit Simsense System through his RC Deck. The
retransmission unit is listed as an additional subscriber on the RC
deck. When jumped into the retrans unit, he effectively "assumes the
body." If another rigger is present in the system, rigger combat
ensues. If the rigger takes control of the system, he may actively
control a number of systems equal to the rating of the retransmission
unit. The CCSS Interface Package requires a free electronics port for
installation.
Design Specifications:
Design Cost: (RDM rating * 75) + (RPEM rating * 50) + (Retrans rating
* 5) points
Maximum Rating: 10 for each component
CF Consumed: .25 * retrans rating (round down)
Load Reduction 1 + retrans rating
Customization Specifications:
Parts Cost: (RDM rating * 7500) + (RPEM rating * 5000) + (retrans
rating * 250) =Y=
Availability: ((Highest Rating) + 2)/(Highest Rating) days
Street Index: 3
Maximum Rating: 10 for each component
Base Time: 16 hours
Skill: Electronics (B/R)
Target Number: 4
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Shop
CF Consumed: 1 + .5 * retrans rating (round up)
Load Reduction: 1 + retrans rating
(>) You mean the package this separately from the drone!?
(>) Ghostflyer
(>) Yup. All ready to slip into your favorite reccy drone. Also, one
thing to remember is that Sirrion is owned by Ares Macrotech, so they
got the inside scoop on the best CCSS tech.
(>) The Guy Behind The Guy
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So, what d'ya think? Before you comment on the price of the Analyzer,
there is a little tweak I made to the R2 design system. When I
compared the price of the Analyzer to the Hedgehog, which basically
does the same thing except it doesn't have the full interface, I found
it outrageously overpriced for the small expansion in capabilities. So
I came up with special rules for mass-produced drones (I felt the
prices _were_ in line for single-run items:)
When designing a mass-produced drone, certain parts receive a .5
multiplier to their design costs:
Chassis
Powerplant
BattleTac FDDM (if installed at design)
BattleTac IVIS (if installed at design)
Others I haven't tested yet:)
In addition, multiply the mark-up multiplier by .5. In all cases,
round up.
For example the cost of the Analyzer following the strict rules for
design breaks down like this:
Point Value: 2171
Mark-up: (1 (car) + 1.2 (unusual features)) * 3 (secgrade vehicle) *
.1 (drone) = .66
Cost: 143,000 =Y=
Following my rules:
Point Value: 2047
Mark-up: .33 (I actually used .4 though. I like round numbers:)
Cost: 68,000 =Y= (actually 82,000 =Y=; Only 13k more than the Hedgehog
didn't seem like enough).
The big difference comes when designing UAVs. Using these rules, I was
actually able to reconstruct (almost:) the FMC-Stonebrooke TADS
Firebird, so I think it's on the right track.
My main question about the whole thing is feasibility. Can CCSS be
successfully tapped into by a robot? Also, is one arm enough? And can
a microtronics kit be built into an arm?
Greg
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