Nova-Drive Z Series Escape Pod
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Nova-Drive Z-series Escape Pod Craft: Nova-Drive Z-series Escape Pod Type: Escape Pod Scale: Speeder Length: 4.8 meters Skill: Space transports: Nova-Drive Z-series Escape Pod Crew: 1 Passengers: 9 seated + 1 on floor or 1 droid Cargo Capacity: 100 kilograms Consumables: 1 week Cost: 1125 cr (new) Weight: 5 metric tons Maneuverability: 1D Space: 5 Atmosphere: 295; 850 kmh Hull: 3D Sensors: Passive: 6/0D |
Capsule: In order to comply with imperial law, (see Galaxy Guide 6 "Tramp Freighters" page 43 "Escape Equipment") Nova-Drive developed the Z-series Escape Pod for all its Z craft lines. Once activated, the cover over the escape pod breaks away (via explosive charges) from the host ship allowing the pod to exit under it's own power. The Z-series is capable of limited automatic control which activates the emergency transponder and navigates the pod towards the closest habitable planet. It then enters orbit or lands depending on operator selection. If no planets are available, the lifeboat moves to a preset minimum safe distance from its host ship. Due to the the high probability of severe reentry damages caused to the pod and the fragile nature of the landing struts, this pod is not reuseable. |
