Architect
Tlaloc-type Survey Probes
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a new type of science equipment for the Commonwealth.
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- Canon Link: N/A
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- Manufacturer: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: CAS-WSTP-01 “Tlaloc”
- Modularity: Yes
- Production: Limited
- Material: Durasteel shell, hardened sensor suites, Canarocrite data relays, sensor data components
- Seismic Resonance Pods
- Ground-deployed probes that embed into soil/rock.
- Emit controlled vibration pulses, map sub-surface geology, detect mineral veins, volcanic chambers, or artificial bunkers/tunnels.
- Can operate independently for 48 hours.
- Atmospheric Probe Arrays
- Deployable aerial and micro-satellite probes.
- Configurable for:
- Hyperspectral Imaging (UV–IR scans for terrain, vegetation, or stealth detection).
- Aerosol Sampling (volcanic ash, toxic gas, spores).
- Ionospheric Balloons (high-atmo electrical/magnetic monitoring).
- Configurable for:
- Relay environmental and recon data back to ship.
- Multi-Environment Reach: Can survey atmosphere, biosphere, and sub-surface simultaneously.
- Flexible: Deployable from probe bays or shuttles; modular configurations available.
- Science + Recon: Valuable for both planetary science and tactical reconnaissance.
- Stealthy: Small signatures; often ignored as natural debris.
- Fragile: Minimal defensive measures; easily destroyed if discovered.
- Limited Endurance: Seismic pods ~48 hours, arrays a few weeks at most.
- Recoverability Issues: Some probes are disposable; not all can be retrieved.
- Compromise Risk: If captured, enemy forces may reverse-engineer Commonwealth sensor tech.
The Planetary Survey Probes are a paired system of deployables carried aboard the Bercey IV-class Science Corvette and select Commonwealth science ships. Developed to complement the F.M.S. Weather Core, they extend the corvette’s reach into planetary environments the ship itself cannot directly access.
The Seismic Resonance Pods anchor themselves into planetary crusts, emitting pulses to map geological structures. Originally intended for planetary survey and disaster relief, they have also proven valuable in locating hidden fortifications, underground tunnels, and mineral caches.
The Atmospheric Probe Arrays include a suite of aerial drones, balloons, and micro-satellites, each focused on different spectral bands. These probes can track volcanic eruptions, storm fronts, crop health, and even cloaked or camouflaged fleets. Their small size and low signature make them difficult to detect, though their limited endurance means they cannot provide long-term surveillance.
Together, these probes make the Bercey IV a true planetary surveyor and recon vessel, able to listen not just to the skies but also to the very bones of the worlds it visits.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create a new type of science equipment for the Commonwealth.
Image Source(s):
https://notaurl.com
Canon Link:
N/A
Primary Source(s):
N/A
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
Model:
CAS-WSTP-01 “Tlaloc”
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Durasteel shell, hardened sensor suites, Canarocrite data relays, sensor data components
