Description
Governed by a Class-1 artificial intelligence, the B8 claim beacon broadcasts a digitally signed claim to a region of the rings. The governing AI will ensure that the beacon stays on location relative to the ring, and can process transactions to extend a claim. In event of beacon incapacitation, Triskelion-Armstrong offers free on-site replacement.
The beacon acts as a player-made astrogation point available as long as the claim is valid. A beacon can be deployed in the rings at a location chosen by the player making repeated trips to a same location easier and quicker. Being in the range of one's own beacon may trigger a random event once per beacon per dive. A maximum of two beacons may be placed at a time.
User Manual
- Deploy by disabling the hardpoint and moving away.
- Creates single claim - a temporary waypoint - for a fee.
- Claim can be extended or canceled when re-visiting or hailing the beacon again.
- Cradle can be refunded after deployment.
- Claim licence is tied to original hardpoint of the beacon. You can have two by installing claim beacon in another slot.
- Claim broadcasts attract attention.
- Empty cradle arm can catch drones and lifepods.
Adding time
After deployment, the beacon will communicate during its bootup sequence and inform the player when it is ready to broadcast. Temporary claims can be made at the following prices :
| 15 Standard days | 15 000 E$ |
|---|---|
| 30 Standard days | 30 000 E$ |
| 60 Standard days | 60 000 E$ |
Note that these transactions add time cumulatively to the claim. Fewer options will be shown should the player's remaining funds be inferior to their cost. The minimum claim time of 15 days will be shown, even when the player is in debt.
Technical Information
| Dry mass | 8000 kg |
| Propellant | 8000 kg |
| Autonomy class | C1 |
| Cradle Mass | 500 kg |
| Manufacturer | Triskellion-Armstrong |