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HARDLIGHT HIGH-VELOCITY TRANSIT SYSTEM
H2VTS
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INTENTTo create a high-velocity transportation system for use with inorganic materials such as manufactured goods, droids, raw materials, etc.
DEVELOPMENT THREAD
If Necessary.
MANUFACTURER(S)
Developed by Sieron NovaTech to be constructed by contracted engineering companies.
MODEL
H2VTS
AFFILIATION
- Sieron NovaTech and Affiliates
- Open Market
Directional -- Can be oriented at X, Y, and Z axes.
Diagonal use along the horizonal and vertical planes is not recommended (but not impossible) due to calibrations of the cargo transporter module.
PRODUCTION
Minor Production
(Only as many exist as there are made).
MATERIAL(S)
Hardlight Rail:
- Ultra-Focused Photon Beam (UFPB Technology)
- Durasteel frame for structural integrity.
- Plasteel hull for lightweight construction
- Duraplast hardlight guard for safety.
DESCRIPTION
The Hardlight High-Velocity Transit System was brainstormed by engineers of Sieron NovaTech in order to expedite the transit process of multiple foundries on Doldur to a central storage facility. Via this rail system, transportation times were cut, and environmental dangers were reduced.
The railing itself is composed of a focused photon beam, of similar creation to a light bridge, however it only utilises one beam rather than consecutive connecting ones. As such, its physical characteristics are more easily comparable to a lightsabre than its spiritual predecessor of technology and the rail beam is not as immediately lethal as the weapon. The beam projects a straight line between two couplers referred to as Point A and Point B (although the rail system works in both directions), and is kept stable by several monitoring systems. This beam of energy serves as the guide upon which the cargo modules use as a guide rail. The intent of using this form of rail is a frictionless environment. Contact with the beam is not recommended. Initial exposure can result in serious burns, prolonged exposure may disintegrate exposed limbs. To pass a hand through the beam would result in slight resistance, but the beam is still not solid.
The cargo module is a simply designed high-capacity cargo pod which uses repulsorlifts to maintain its nominal altitude, and uses high-powered thrusters for movement. The repulsorlifts also maintain the correct alignment of the module in relation to the hardlight beam. Thrusters can reach a velocity of 1000km/h when unladen, 800km/h when mounted to the pod, and 400km/h at maximum capacity. Optimal transit speed is approximately 500-700km/h. Energy is provided to these thrusters via solar-powered fuel cells supplemented by power draw from the hardlight beam. This is visually represented by a slight diminishing of the photon beam near the cargo module and physically represented by the afore-mentioned semi-solid state of the beam. Organic transit upon the module is not recommended due to extreme gravitational forces. Failure to comply to this advisory could result in serious injury or death.
This complex system is very expensive and should not be used very frequently. Only four exist on Doldur by use by Sieron NovaTech, and that came at great expense and debt. Use as a rapic-transit system globally is not recommended due to the primary drawback of this system: the beams only travel in straight lines. 1000km is the maximum recommended range for point-to-point transit, otherwise additional structure must be calculated at the two points, or additional technology (waypoints) must be introduced to redirect the hardlight beam. This is not recommended due to calibrations of the cargo module.
This system is prone to disaster if sabotaged. Miscalculations, obstructions of the hardlight beam, or disabling of the cargo module's thrusters could destabilise the entire system and result in critical failure of the system. It is an effective, yet dangerous, method of quickly transporting non-organic cargo.
PRIMARY SOURCE
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