Computer model vs Sensors & Comms

[christopher.boote]

WTF?
To have a radio that reaches from Aramis Highport to the jump point (100 planetary diameters) I need a model/5 computer?
To detect a gas giant 1 parsec away, I need a model/7?
My Scout, while working for the IISS, only has a detection & comms range of 15,000 km
Has someone been sniffing the groat pelts again?

What is the logic behind this?

I would suggest to either multiply the distances by a factor of 100 or scrap the rule that ties sensor range and computer model

 

[shadowdragon]

since no one bothered, i'll handle this one. no- really guys i don't mind, it's ok.... hey its really ok- poor guy prolly never, ever played t20 again, sitting there waiting and waiting, eventually starving to death waiting for me to respond. i apologize to his heirs and loved ones for taking so long. next time guys let me know someone is waiting for my answer to a problem........wait.. um what was the question?

 

[shadowdragon]

oh yeah..... that is the basic range for the system. so take the range band of the system and for each range band beyond that add +2 to task DC...actually fairly simple

 

[christopher.boote]

... and four years on, I'll say thank you, even though, no, I never did play T20 again

 

[far-trader]

Sometimes the xboat misjumps and important messages are lost forever, or delayed for years...



This probably got pushed down the list and missed by most except shadowdragon, and even his reply wasn't enough to get more interest. It happens. And it might have appeared that the answer was sufficient since christopher.boote didn't follow up.

It's a good answer too

I'd only add that (imo and imtu) the Model/1bis that the Scout/Courier has is ONLY what it has for routine work. There is capacity for up to a Model/4 if the mission parameters require it. And if the mission needs more than that, well the IISS has other ships with more sensor/comms/comp punch. All the way up to (and beyond, again imo and imtu) Model/9

 

[shadowdragon]

And a bit over a year later, i say:

You're welcome!

Shadowdragon

 

[Shonner]

I can tell that you guys are using the x-boat system over long distances for your messaging. But, what can you do.

I have a question though to send:

Can an Earth shuttle detect a gas giant one parsec away? Assuming the shuttle could even travel there, I'm guessing it would have to rely on space observatories on Earth, or in Earth orbit, to find a gas giant for the shuttle crew first.

So the better computers are not onboard the shuttle, because the shuttle wouldn't have the better sensors installed either.

 

[shadowdragon]

I will answer this one early if it is ok with you. Well, I will answer whether you are ok with it or not.......

Shuttle most likely has a comp-1 and sensor-1. IIRC model-8 is minimum model size for parsec range scans, so a shuttle would have a +14 (+16 if a model-9 is required) to the task DC to detect a gas giant 1 parsec away. Better have Wesley C. at the console......................... but it could be done.

Shadowdragon