The Ke-M12-4217 possesses a scaled-down version of the sensor suite found within Compact Integrated Electronics System (CIES). Some are removed due to irrelevance to ground combat or to not overwhelm newer operators with sensor data.
The unidirectional sensors face either in a fixed forward-facing arc from the torso of Thought Armor or the transmitting apparatus is mounted within the head of the armor. Most have a short range of 4 light-years.
| System Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Variable Wide-Band Imaging | High-resolution variable optical system capable of monitoring a very wide spectrum. Includes Night-Vision and Ultra-violet modes. |
| Gravimetric | Detects gravitational fields and identify the location of objects creating them. |
| Magnetic Resonance and Distortion | Can analyze atomic and nuclear properties of matter from its interaction with radiation/magnetic fields. |
| Spectrometer | Can identify types of objects, useful for discovery chemical composition. |
The omnidirectional sensors have their transmitting apparatus is mounted within the head of the armor. Most have a short range of 2 light-years.
| System Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aetheric/Quintessential Field/Differential/Particle/Wave | Cannot be used when aether generators are offline |
| Scalar Field | |
| Unified Field Mass/Energy | |
| Time-Modulated Ultra-Wide Band Radar | Signals transmitted by UWB radars are pulses generated pseudo-randomly in time. They are only 0.5 nanoseconds in duration. The energy content in any conventional frequency band is below the noise, making TM-UWB transmission highly covert. |
| System Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Radio | Full spectrum, Dual-Modulation, range theoretically unlimited except by interference. The practical range is short since the waves only travel at light-speed. |
| Laser | For close-range transmissions, it is more difficult for the enemy to intercept, because they have to be in the area of the beam. Also limited to light-speed. |
| Psionic Filter Device | The PFD is a form of psionic and telepathic protection, capable of nullifying all such activity. Field conforms Thought Armor. |
| External Audio | External microphone and a speaker to allow the pilot to communicate more easily with nearby persons. |
| Homing Device | Normally inactive, this beacon has an independent backup power supply that can keep it transmitting for up to ten years, even if the main power system is nonfunctional. If main power is available, the beacon will transmit constantly. If not, the beacon will put out a short distress message twice every two hours (five minutes between). |
| Subspace/Hyperspace | Allows faster-than-light transmission. A standard means of communication. |
| Tachyon (select units only) | Quantum tunneling used for faster-than-light transmissions. A tachyon is a photon without any mass. Tachyon transmissions, because they travel faster than light in normal space, appear to travel towards the transmitter from an observer's view. |
| Transuniversal Quantum Relay (Select units only) | Delivers a message anywhere, instantly, but precise coordinates of the receiver must be available. Mainly used by PANTHEON computers for relaying information through starships. Shields may interfere with TQR transmissions. |
A powerful piece of electronic intelligence, the Transmetaphasic Quantum Particle/wave Remote Detection Device (TQP-RDD) within the Ke-M12-E4217 has a reduced range compared to ones found on ships. It is found only on Ace Soldier/Commander units with an infomorph as the common soldier would be overwhelmed with the added ability.
| Level | Range | Sphere Diameter | Resolution | Minimum Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 light-years | 1 light-years | Stellar | Star |
| 2 | 8 light-years | .1 light-year | Planetary | Planet |
| 3 | 6 light-years | 0.05 light-years | Lunar | 5,000,000 kg |
| 4 | 4 light-years | 0.02 light-years | Rough | 2,000,000 kg |
| 5 | 2 light-years | 5.8×109 miles | Low | 100,000 kg |
| 6 | 1 light-years | 2 trillion miles | Medium | 75,000 kg |
| 7 | .5 light-years | 50 billion miles | High | 45,000 kg |
| 8 | .1 light-year | 100 million miles | Molecular | 20,000 kg |
| 9 | .1 light-year | 1,000 miles | Subatomic | 10,000 kg |
| 10 | 5.8×109 miles | 10 miles | Total | 20 kg |
Demibear created this article on 2020/11/12 00:39.