OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To submit a cool thematic piece of Firefist tech that can fit into a swashbuckler's toolkit.
- Image Source: A Series of Unfortunate Events Fan Art
- Canon Link: /
- Primary Source: Macrobinoculars
- Manufacturer: Tof Kingdom / Dar'tome Mando'ade
- Affiliation: Tof Kingdom, Dar'tome Mando'ade, Closed-Market
- Model: Hawkeye Spyglass
- Modularity: No.
Production: Minor
- Material: Zal Alloy, Veshok Wood or Quasiwood, Sensor Components
- Datalink: Able to interface with ship systems and local datanets to provide telesponder and basic engineering data on known ships or installations.
- Now in 3D: Like a pair of macrobinoculars, the spyglass produces a three dimensional image rather than simply making something appear larger.
- Adjustable Settings: By twisting a set of fine tune controls near the lens it is possible to do things like zoom in and out, adjust the scale or angle, and focus on a specific target. It is also possible to lock targets, so if the user is required to look away there is a directional indicator of the target's trajectory.
- Handheld Sensor: This spyglass is in effect a portable sensor station stripped down to the bare essentials. Its maximum viewing distance is comparable to that of a starships' short range scopes.
- Navigation Data: The Hawkeye comes with a variety of analysis modes including a basic cargo scanner, a jump point tracker, and a setting capable of detecting nearby stellar radiation. Through this last utility a user can calculate the most optimal course for a vessel equipped with solar sails.
- Full Spectrum Scan: A handheld spyglass cannot provide the same level of detailed information that a capital grade sensor suite is capable of. The Hawkeye acquires basic relevant data, it isn't the type of instrument which can detect minute power fluctuations or some other kind of scientific vulnerability.
- Limited Field of View: While conventional sensors provide a constant three hundred sixty degree perspective of a ship's surroundings, the spyglass is of course a far more focused tool. Its widest scale settings can provide an impressive panorama, but is beholden to the humanoid limitations of its operator.
- Hyperspace Detection: Hawkeye glasses can detect jumps into and out of hyperspace, but there is no long range functionality. It cannot perceive lightspeed travel itself, so lacks an early warning system to indicate imminent arrivals.
A truly exotic piece of technology from the distant Companion Besh satellite galaxy otherwise known as Firefist, these spyglasses are a common instrument found aboard Tof Kingdom ships. The extragalactic raiders possess crude sensor technology, so devices like the Hawkeye are used to compete with their more technologically advanced neighbors such as the Maccabree. Tof spyglasses are effectively handheld sensor units by which lookouts and commanders can remain aware of their surroundings in space.
Its range is comparable to that of most starships' standard sensor scopes, however given its lack of internal space and processing power Hawkeyes have much less advanced functionality. And then of course it is subject to the limitations of a humanoid's perspective and ability to perceive stimuli. For the Tof's purposes however crude tech like spyglasses and their basic weapon tracking suites are adequate, there is only so much information a raider requires.
