AR-1500 Manipulator

Description

The Actuated Recovery Manipulator is Triskelion-Armstrong's contribution to the salvage industry. Using relatively inexpensive technologies and being available for any vessel with a high-stress mounting, it became a mainstay of some of the more underfunded salvage, recovery, and search-and-rescue operations across the system. Some pilots have used this system to enter the industry as independents, though it's important to note that only legitimately salvaged derelicts transfer to the salvager. Authorities may pay a finder's fee or a bounty for ships with a prior owner, provided the salvager is clear of any standing warrants or bounties. In addition, the recent expiration of the patent on SAN-BUS protocols have revealed a capacity for the ARM to handle ore, providing pilots with a more affordable alternative to drones.

User Manual

• Automatically catches ships, small asteroids, and ore.
• Derelict or disabled pirate ships can be claimed upon return to the station.
• Will attempt to move caught items into the cargo bay when you open the excavator.
• Disable the hardpoint to release item held.

Technical Information

Arm Strength	1500 kN
Reach	40 m
Power Draw (peak)	180 MW
Mounting Location	High-stress only
Mass	8000 kg
Manufacturer	Triskelion-Armstrong

The arm itself uses motors for it's rotation. This makes for a system that is decently quick to respond, but is a bit weaker compared to a more traditional hydraulic system. The use of motors does mean there is a limit to the amount of force that it can withstand before being forced into a less desirable position.

Notes

• Held items have a considerable effect upon the ship's center of mass, making manuevers clumsier.
• The ARM has a limited grip strength, and can lose control of excessively fast or heavy objects.
• Misalignment of the ARM will cause it to miss an open excavator.
• ARM can be given filters in the Geologist tab.