Faberstien-Lago PES-550 Escape Pod
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One-man escape pod Craft: Faberstien-Lago PES-550 Type: Escape pod Scale: speeder Length: 1.5 meters Skill: Space transports: PES-550 Crew: 1 Cargo capacity: 100 kg Consumables: 1 week Cost: 800 (new), 200 (used) Weight: 700 kg Space: 1 (launch booster: 4) Atmosphere: 210; 600 kmh Hull: 3D Sensors: Passive: 5/0D |
Capsule: In order to comply with Imperial Law, (See GG#6 page 43 "Escape Equipment") the Personnel Escape System was developed. These one man escape pods are commonly used on light freighters due to space limitations. The small size of these pods allows them to be launched from standard airlocks. The PES-550 can be configured for port or starboard entry, and can be programed to launch from any ship or airlock wide enough to fit through. Once activated, the PES uses its repulsor lift to automatically load and launch itself. During the first round of launch the PES uses its launch thrusters to rapidly push itself from its host ship. After the launch thrusters run out of fuel, the ion drive automatically activates. The PES is capable of automatic control which activates the emergency transponder and navigates the pod towards the closest habitable planet. It then enters orbit or lands depending on passenger selection. If no planets are available, the PES moves to a preset minimum safe distance from its host ship. The PES has a manual override that allows the passenger to take control of the pod and to deactivate the emergency transponder. The PES can be used as an expensive way to drop off passengers to a planet's surface. |