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This documentation contains the Operators Manual, Letter from the President of
the Space Ecological Society, and the Auto Flight Log.
OPERATORS MANUAL
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This operator manual contains important information regarding operation of
the Intergalactic star fleet Astro Mega Class series of intermediate-range
spacecraft.
In order to obtain maximum usage of this spacecraft, we suggest all craft
pilots familiarize themselves with the contents of this booklet and follow
the recommendations outlined.
Astro Mega Class vehicles should be operated only by a trained, licensed
pilot. This book is NOT meant to be used as space flight instruction.
The Astro Mega Class meets or exceeds all applicable Intergalactic Federation
star fleet safety standards. Effectivenessof these safety features can best
be continued through regular craft inspection and maintenance. Proper repair
of this craft should be done only by a qualified Astro Development technician.
Always specify Astro Development parts for maximum performance and economy.
Observe all flight regulations.
Make safety a habit!
Main Computer
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Using advanced technology, the Astro Mega Class craft is virtually self-
operational. The on-board computer system provides all engine control,
navigational maneuvers, and systems monitoring necessary for intermediate-
range space travel.
The Main Computer is entirely voice-activated. The system receives audio
input only at the Main Computer Console, located behind the bridge on the
port side. However, the system provides audio output anywhere on-board.
COMPUTER OPERATION-When the vehicle is in total shutdown, the computer
must be re-activated for flight. Audio input of the MISSION CODE is required
to begin computer functions. Audio input of the word "STATUS" initiates a
computer check of all on-board systems. Audio output will notify the pilot
of malfunctions, safety hazards, or any other disorder that owuld imperile
space travel. Intergalactic Federation safety codes requier that ALL SYSTEMS
MUST BE IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION IN FOR THIS CRAFT TO ENTER FLIGHT.
Audio output will notify the pilot of lift-off condition with the ALL SYSTEMS
CHECK response.
The Main Computer performs other functions besides standard ship operation.
For example, with audio input of the word "VALUE," it will appraise any item
and supply currency exchange rates for nearby star systems.
Bridge Controls
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Bridge controls are automatically activated and monitored by the Main
Computer. Override Systems will function only during an emergency landing
situation.
Primary Components
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1) ACCELEROMETER: an instrument that measures the rate of acceleration changes.
Located on the Bridge control panel by the co-pilot chair.
2) AIRLOCK: a chamber that adjusts air pressure for passage from on-board to
extravehicular environment and vice versa. Located mid-ship on the port side.
3) APOGEE KICK MOTOR: a rocket motor that fires at the apogee of an oval
transfer to launch the craft into a circular geostationary orbit. Located
in the Port Engine Room.
4) AVIONICS: the electronics system and instruments that monitor and control
ship functions in flight. Located on bridge.
5) COMPUTER CARD UNIT: storage for individual Universal Activan Data Cards to
control varisou computer information functions. The cards can easily be
exchanged and updated to the most recent banks. Located in the Main Computer
on the port side before entering the Bridge.
6) CRYON PURIFIER: a filter that intnesifiescryon particles emitted by the
power cylinder. Located in the Port Engine Room.
7) ENERGY CONVERTER: an "Xchanger" energy converter that uses zellium-based
internal coils to convert various forms of energy created by the power
cylinder into usable light drive energy. Located in the Port Engine Room.
8) EXTRAVEHICULAR HELMET: a self-sealing headgear used in conjunction with
Extravehicular Space Suit and Thermo Gloves for extravehicular activity in
hostile or no-environment situations. Contains light activated face shield a
and portable oxygen recirculator.
9) EXTRAVEHICULAR SPACE SUIT: a self-sealing and regulation thermo-spacesuit
used in conjunction with Extravehicular Helmet and Thermo Gloves for hostile
and no-environment extravehicular activity.
10) GYRO-MATIC LEVELER: a system that stablizes the spacecraft during flight.
Controls stability along linear (roll), planer (pitch) and vector (yaw) axes.
Located in the Bridge control panel.
11) HYDRO-PARTICULATOR: a life-support component that purifies and recycles
condensation from internal atmosphere of the craft into the water system.
Located in the Life-Support Center.
12) KRYLLIAN CHIP: a vital component of the transmission beacon. Located on
the Bridge.
13) LIGHT-ROD: a short-term source of light that absorbs energy from available
light when not in use. Required in the Life-Support Center during flight and
removable for emergencies.
14) MAIN SHIELD UNIT: a protable protective unit that, when installed, creates
a "cushioning" shield around the spacecraft to prevent damage from micro-
meteoroids and other space debris. Installs on the garon ray transfer housing
in the Starboard Engine Room.
15) NAVCHIP: a computer component that contains current interstellar causeway
information and navigational beacon. It controls firing of the external
retro-rockets during flight. Located in the Bridge control panel.
16) OXYGEN RECIRCULATOR: a vital component of the Life-Support Center that
removes condensation and harmful gases from the internal atmosphere of the
ship. Whater particles are channeled into the hydro-particulator and gasses
are jettisoned into open spaces. Located mid-ship on the starboard side.
17) THERMO GLOVES: self-sealing hand protection used in conjunction with
Extravehicular Helmet and Extravehicular Space Suit for hostile and no-
environment extravehicular activity.
18) TACHYON POWER CYLINDER: a power intensifier that creates a radioactive
zone around the engine core using intense alpha-coronic waves. Supplies
limitless engine power and life support capabilities. Located in the Port
Engine Room.
CARGO BAY
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The Cargo Bay in located in the center of the spacecraft and measures
8 x 7 x 7 fleegs. The entrance to this ares of the ship is airlocked since
the CARGO BAY doors must sometimes be opened during flight. The Cargo Bay
is designed to accomodate most cargo and payload support equipment (i.e.-
for specialized atmospheric control). The size and weight of all cargo
support equipment must be included with data that is fed into the Main
Computer to determine exact payload limit.
PAYLOADS
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The Mega Class spacecraft is capable of carrying two types of payload:
1) ATTACHED PAYLOAD: remains in the cargo bay during flight and unloaded
only at fixed landing destinations.
2) FREE-FLYING PAYLOAD: is deposited in space throught the Cargo Bay airlock
during flight. Free-flying payload requires proper orientation training and
instruction. It is best to check the payload manufacturer for recommended
disembark information.
EMERGENCY LANDING
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The Main Computer operates all emergency landing functions. However,
in an emergency landing situation, the pilot can engage the Main Computer
auto-pilot override system. This enables the pilot to combine Main Computer
scanning data with optic visualizer input.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Ship type: Mega Class Tachyon Drive
Model 12,288
Identification Code: XX4357G900S5.1
Weight (fueled): 75,000 BS (165,000 LM)
Cargo Capacity: 1,000,000 BS (2,200,000 LM)
Wingspan: 25.73 FG (84.42 T)
Length: 35 FG (114.83 T)
External Hell Composition: Ablative Nuvonic Trainium
Inner Hull Composition: Spanedar Voraxion
Engine Type: Taychon-convert 5000
Engine Thrust: 14,900,000 KN
Maximum Speed: 4.5 LPM
Fuel Capacity: 400,000 Lemperes~
~NOTE: Use ONLY ungarbonized fuel.
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SPACE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
J. Castor Nebulus
President
Date: 51.7.290
Time: 06.13.00
Communication: Argo HQ, President
To: Flight Commander Argo Base
Mission Code: TSE957X
Priority: Urgent--red level
Depart: White Bay 2. Maximum speed, immediate upon reciept of
this directive.
Destination: Observation Labport 5V, Station 5 Omega Sector 12
Objective: Trasnport protective compound to Labport
Background: Outside the boundaries of star system 69 Omega is
Observation Labport 5V. Subject of this Labport is
star 69B and surrounding planets. The third planet of
of this system (Earth) is inhabited. Earth has no
knowledge of or contact with the numerous members of the
Intergalactic Society. An interstellar transport
carrying power transfusion waste collided with a meteor
and its toxic contents have scattered into open space.
These contents are being drawn toward star 69B (Sol) and
Earth is in the path. The transfusion waste is so deadly
that all lifeforms on Earth could be destroyed on contact.
Earth is not aware of the problem and does not have the
technology to avert a disaster. A protective compound
has been synthesized by SES scientists. With seeds of
this compound, Labport 5V can produce the chemical and
secretly introduce it into Earth's atmosphere. It is
IMPERATIVE that no attempt be made to communicate directly
with lifeforms on Earth. Earth is within a restricted
travel zone. Sudden contact with other lifeforms could
cause irreparable damage to Earth's development.
Comments: The SES has great hopes for the inhabitants of Earth.
It is of the utmost importance that we do whatever possible
to avert this disaster.
Good Luck,
J. Castor Nebulus
PRESIDENT
JCN:ps
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AUTO FLIGHT LOG
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Date: 54.7.290
Mission code TSE957X
Time: 07.23.12 Mission code accepted. Prepare for departure. Audio input
received. Executing on-board systems check. Please be seated
and fasten your safety harness.
Time: 07.24.11 ALL SYSTEMS CHECK. Proceeding with departure sequence.
Taychon drive engaged. Output: full thrust.
Time: 08.01.09 Departure successful. Mission course preset.
Destination: Observation Labport 5V. ETA: 310 minutes.
Time: 12.14.30 ALERT. Course deviation detected. Cause unknown. Initiating
atuo-course reset.
Time: 12.16.14 ALERT. Course reset unsuccessful. Scanners indicate probable
cause of deviation: tractor beam. Origin: Theta Sector 6.
Commencing evasive maneuver sequence. Please standby.
Time: 12.22.07 ALERT. Evasive maneuver sequence complete. Unable to escape
tractor beam. Rapidly approaching planetoid located in Theta
Sector 6. Scanners indicate tractor beam located on planetoid.
Data suggests deliberate action to force landing of this craft.
Transmitting MAYDAY code. Please standby.
Time: 12.29.17 ALERT. All transmissions jammed by unidentified device on
planetoid. Estimated collision with planetoid: 4 minutes.
Scanners seeking emergency landing site. Auto-pilot override
system engaged. Now accepting input from optic visualizer.
Time: 12.30.58 Planetoid identified. Name: Oo-Topos. Planet type: 40 Gamma
Gamma Titan Class Fe1 iron moon. Gravity: 1/1.
Position: variable. Orbit: no data. Indigenous sapient life
forms: no data. Last recorded contact: Delta Sector 5,
merchant ship, Gladiator. Crew and ship missing.
ALERT. Audio input received. Scanners confirm emergency
landing site location. Commencing emergency landing
procedures. Prepare for sea landing estimated: 2 minutes.
Please be seated and fasten your safety harness.
Time: 13.01.22 ABORT EMERGENCY LANDING! Scanners indicate sea composed of
highly corrosive materials. Auxiliary emergency landing site
located. Prepare for hard landing on beach.
Time: 13.07.19 Emergency landing successful. Minimal damage to ship. Tractor
beam still engaged. Lift-off impossible. Scanners indicate
life-suppor conditions hostile.
Atmospheric composition: 74.2% ammonia, 15.7% nitrogen,
10.1% other trace elements. No natural water supply.
Preliminary life readings indicate no indigenous sapient life
forms.
Time: 14.00.12 Scanners indicate buildings due west of beach. Unidentified
life forms approaching ship on port side. Life forms not
indigenous to Oo-Topos.
CAUTION: data analysis suggests Oo-Topos is a likely base for
for space pirates. Scan...............................ALERT!
Breach in outer airlock..... . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command: