For obvious reasons, the principles of spaceflight are taken very seriously throughout the fleet. All ships have a logical a process to move
in all three axes of movement, and travel at reasonable speeds. All of the navigational calculations and operations must be done in such
a way that minimizes the possibility of colliding with planets, asteroids and other objects in space.
This is where the Navigations Team aboard the Battlestar Hyperion shines. Whether its navigating at Sublight speed for interplanetary
travel within a solar system, or plotting an FTL (Faster Than Light) Jump, the Crewmen assigned to the Navigations Team are some of
the highest skilled members of the fleet.
Throughout the strenuous work up cycles and Deployments this department provides safe navigation. Accuracy of navigation is
paramount. This small group of Quartermasters and Signalmen utilize all known methods from star reading, flash signaling, to the most
up-to-date instruments available to guide the ship anywhere in the Galaxy. Additionally, Navigation Department is responsible for setting
the stage and ensuring traditional methods of military protocol are followed during all ceremonial events.
in all three axes of movement, and travel at reasonable speeds. All of the navigational calculations and operations must be done in such
a way that minimizes the possibility of colliding with planets, asteroids and other objects in space.
This is where the Navigations Team aboard the Battlestar Hyperion shines. Whether its navigating at Sublight speed for interplanetary
travel within a solar system, or plotting an FTL (Faster Than Light) Jump, the Crewmen assigned to the Navigations Team are some of
the highest skilled members of the fleet.
Throughout the strenuous work up cycles and Deployments this department provides safe navigation. Accuracy of navigation is
paramount. This small group of Quartermasters and Signalmen utilize all known methods from star reading, flash signaling, to the most
up-to-date instruments available to guide the ship anywhere in the Galaxy. Additionally, Navigation Department is responsible for setting
the stage and ensuring traditional methods of military protocol are followed during all ceremonial events.
The Propulsion Team is responsible for operating and maintaining:
- AT LEAST 2 FTL DRIVES
- 8 SUBLIGHT ENGINES
- 6 INDIVIDUAL ENGINE PODS (2 ON THE MAIN HULL BETWEEN THE ENGINE PODS)
- 40 MANEUVERING ENGINES (IN 10 CLUSTERS OF 4 PER CLUSTER)
DRADIS:
DRADIS in an acronym for "Direction, RAnge, and DIStance", and is the central component of the navigation
computer on Colonial ships. It is a highly sensitive detection, identification, navigation and tracking system used
aboard Colonial spacecraft.
DRADIS in an acronym for "Direction, RAnge, and DIStance", and is the central component of the navigation
computer on Colonial ships. It is a highly sensitive detection, identification, navigation and tracking system used
aboard Colonial spacecraft.
Reaction Control System (RCS) Operations and Maintenance Team:
The Reaction Control System is designed to provide a spacecraft with guidance and steering. It has two main
functions:
* Delivering small amounts of thrust in any desired direction or combination of directions
* Providing torque to allow control of rotation (pitch, yaw, and roll).
Reaction control systems are typically used for:
* Attitude control during entry into an atmosphere until such time as conventional aerodynamic surfaces
can be used
* Station keeping in orbit
* Close maneuvering and/or docking
* Orientation control (pointing the nose of the vehicle).
All Colonial vessels utilize RCS for maneuvering and station keeping, although the scale of the systems
varies widely.
The Reaction Control System is designed to provide a spacecraft with guidance and steering. It has two main
functions:
* Delivering small amounts of thrust in any desired direction or combination of directions
* Providing torque to allow control of rotation (pitch, yaw, and roll).
Reaction control systems are typically used for:
* Attitude control during entry into an atmosphere until such time as conventional aerodynamic surfaces
can be used
* Station keeping in orbit
* Close maneuvering and/or docking
* Orientation control (pointing the nose of the vehicle).
All Colonial vessels utilize RCS for maneuvering and station keeping, although the scale of the systems
varies widely.
| HYPERION NAVIGATIONS |
CHIEF NAVIGATIONS OFFICER CAPTAIN COREY SEELE |
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