Moonveil Incorporated
NPC Account
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: A versatile, multi-functional Communications Satellite
- Image Source: Deviantart.com; Dekus; Edits by Marcella Fiora
- Canon Link: Com-Sat; Wookiepedia
- Permissions: NAKAIOMA
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Moonveil, Inc. Mega Factory
- Affiliation: Moonveil, Inc
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: XL-7B Communications Satellite
- Production: Limited
- Material: Common Materials; Hiridiu Crystal Matrix; basic programming based on Deda-Net
- Classification: Multi-Spectrum Communications Satellite
- Length: 4m
- Width: 4m
- Height: 12m
- Armament: None
- Defenses: Average
Shielded against Kinetic Damage
Ionic Shielding
MIL-GRADE ElectroMag Defense Unit - Hangar Space: None
- Maneuverability Rating: Very Low
- Speed Rating: None
- Hyperdrive: None
- Comm-Unit Booster
- Comm-Laser Broadcast Relay
- Holotransmitter
- Subspace Relay
- Hyperspace Relay
- Attitude Thrusters
STRENGTHS
- Solar-powered
- Versatile
- Automated
- Highly Secure
- Unmanned
- Expensive to manufacture & install
- Requires placement by ship-based tractor beam
The XL-7B Communications Satellite is Moonveil’s state-of-the-art Communications Relay, and a vital part of their 3-Phase Orbital Comms Network. These highly versatile relays are designed to orbit over individual planets & moons, supporting surface-based communications hardware & allowing all manner of data to be broadcast over vast distances. Each satellite's transmissions & functions may be monitored by Moonveil-trained Technicians to ensure efficiency & reliability. Each XL-7B must be installed with the assistance of a tractor-beam equipped vessel, then programmed to link directly with both terrestrial Communications platforms as well as other satellites in orbit. Attitude Thrusters enable the onboard positioning system to track & self-correct while in orbit, maintaining proper orientation and adjusting to minute changes.
While the XL-7B’s may operate as subspace relays, transmitting data across the Galaxy, speed & efficiency is not guaranteed; these satellites operate best when linked directly with ground-based Communications Hardware (such as the GC-011 Planetary Broadcast Tower). For dedicated Pan-Galactic broadcasting, Moonveil recommends their Emissary-Class Satellite which serves as an extremely powerful & versatile System-wide Communications Hub.