Post by Marcus Starkiller on Jul 17, 2005 13:19:28 GMT -5
The HardTek Computer Assisted Targeting System (CATS)-1 is the standard targeting computer sold by HardTek. Users of the CATS-1 are given the ability to know where their weapon is pointing at any given moment, if the shots will need correction from environmental factors, and statistical feedback from his weapon. This ability allows the user to know exactly where their weapon at an instant and warns them of critical events such as the condition of the energy matrix. The device is installed in a HardTek Type IV accessory mount, which is a mount specifically designed for targeting computer and is usually located along the top axis of the weapon.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 30 cm
Width: 2 cm
Height: 2 cm
Weight: 0.25 kg
Mount Type: Type IV
HISTORY:
During the development of the HardTek PB-9, designers knew that the overall firepower of the weapon would be lower than that of a standard blaster rifle or carbine. The solution that they felt was to give additional accuracy to the user so that their shots, while less powerful, were more likely to hit the target. An engineering team was assembled that had previous experience in starfighter targeting and tracking systems to address the problem.
The engineers created a long and slender targeting system that used a pair of goggles to give real-time targeting data to the user. The prototype testing generated some changes to the system based on the feedback from soldiers hired to test them. The testers complained that the cable from the weapon to the goggles could become tangled up and they had no way of keeping accurate track of how many shots they had left. Replacing the standard link with a wireless version and allowing the goggles to display the current capacity of the energy matrix resolved these issues.
The original CATS-1 was integrated into the PB-9, and was not modular in design. HardTek however wanted to give their customers the ability to install this in a wide variety of their weaponry, and give those customers the ability to upgrade their targeting computer if they had the funds for it. So again the design team went back to work and created the modular version of the CATS-1 and the Type IV accessory mount in which it is installed.
Today you can still find the original non-modular CATS-1 targeting computer in our PB-9 Personal Defense Weapon. Although it does not give the user the ability to remove and upgrade it as the latest models do, it still has all of the accuracy of its modular cousin.
FEATURES:
Both the modular and non-modular version of the CATS-1 offers a user reliability and durability in almost any condition. The unit is constructed of high-grade durasteel and shields its delicate internal components from EMP damage with a layering of non-conductive Mylex that coats the interior walls. The entire unit is vacuum-sealed at the factory to prevent any contamination from foreign liquids or gasses.
The targeting computer provides real-time targeting data to the user through a special set of goggles that it communicates with via a high-speed wireless data link. The wireless link can boost it signal if jamming is detected, but under normal circumstances it will communicate with the weapon at range of 50 meters. A user wearing the goggles will be aware of several things that an unaided soldier would not. The first benefit that a wearer will notice is that a targeting reticule is transposed over his vision and shows where the weapon is pointing at any given moment. Secondly a numerical counter displays the current state of his energy matrix and gives an estimation of how many shots he has remaining before he needs to reload. Finally if the targeting computer senses a problem with the weapon it will relay that information to the user in text format.
The goggles also feature the capacity for the user to customize his settings and run diagnostics on his weapon while keeping the weapon in a firing position. This is possible because tiny sensors on the inside of the goggles track the eye movements of the user, constantly noting where he is looking and his blink rate. This allows the user to activate and control a semi-transparent interface by simply looking and double-blinking.
The CATS-1 also offers a weapon’s-eye view feature, when this is selected the user vision is overlaid with a semi-transparent image from the perspective of the weapon. This gives a CATS-1 enhanced soldier the ability to look around corners without having to put him into harm’s way. A user can of course change this setting like all others using the visual interface on the goggles.
HardTek also offers the CATS-1 interface in wide variety of combat helmets, which may be suitable for some users who already wear helmets. Additionally HardTek can usually custom modify a customer’s current helmet to accommodate the CATS-1 at a nominal fee.
Customers who register their CATS-1 with HardTek are entitled to a 3-standard year transferable-warranty. Additionally HardTek will provide firmware upgrades to users at no cost as they are released.
Type: Targeting Computer
Scale: Character
Skill: N/A
Cost: 500
Availability: 2, R
Special: Fire Control +2 at medium range, +1D at long range.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 30 cm
Width: 2 cm
Height: 2 cm
Weight: 0.25 kg
Mount Type: Type IV
HISTORY:
During the development of the HardTek PB-9, designers knew that the overall firepower of the weapon would be lower than that of a standard blaster rifle or carbine. The solution that they felt was to give additional accuracy to the user so that their shots, while less powerful, were more likely to hit the target. An engineering team was assembled that had previous experience in starfighter targeting and tracking systems to address the problem.
The engineers created a long and slender targeting system that used a pair of goggles to give real-time targeting data to the user. The prototype testing generated some changes to the system based on the feedback from soldiers hired to test them. The testers complained that the cable from the weapon to the goggles could become tangled up and they had no way of keeping accurate track of how many shots they had left. Replacing the standard link with a wireless version and allowing the goggles to display the current capacity of the energy matrix resolved these issues.
The original CATS-1 was integrated into the PB-9, and was not modular in design. HardTek however wanted to give their customers the ability to install this in a wide variety of their weaponry, and give those customers the ability to upgrade their targeting computer if they had the funds for it. So again the design team went back to work and created the modular version of the CATS-1 and the Type IV accessory mount in which it is installed.
Today you can still find the original non-modular CATS-1 targeting computer in our PB-9 Personal Defense Weapon. Although it does not give the user the ability to remove and upgrade it as the latest models do, it still has all of the accuracy of its modular cousin.
FEATURES:
Both the modular and non-modular version of the CATS-1 offers a user reliability and durability in almost any condition. The unit is constructed of high-grade durasteel and shields its delicate internal components from EMP damage with a layering of non-conductive Mylex that coats the interior walls. The entire unit is vacuum-sealed at the factory to prevent any contamination from foreign liquids or gasses.
The targeting computer provides real-time targeting data to the user through a special set of goggles that it communicates with via a high-speed wireless data link. The wireless link can boost it signal if jamming is detected, but under normal circumstances it will communicate with the weapon at range of 50 meters. A user wearing the goggles will be aware of several things that an unaided soldier would not. The first benefit that a wearer will notice is that a targeting reticule is transposed over his vision and shows where the weapon is pointing at any given moment. Secondly a numerical counter displays the current state of his energy matrix and gives an estimation of how many shots he has remaining before he needs to reload. Finally if the targeting computer senses a problem with the weapon it will relay that information to the user in text format.
The goggles also feature the capacity for the user to customize his settings and run diagnostics on his weapon while keeping the weapon in a firing position. This is possible because tiny sensors on the inside of the goggles track the eye movements of the user, constantly noting where he is looking and his blink rate. This allows the user to activate and control a semi-transparent interface by simply looking and double-blinking.
The CATS-1 also offers a weapon’s-eye view feature, when this is selected the user vision is overlaid with a semi-transparent image from the perspective of the weapon. This gives a CATS-1 enhanced soldier the ability to look around corners without having to put him into harm’s way. A user can of course change this setting like all others using the visual interface on the goggles.
HardTek also offers the CATS-1 interface in wide variety of combat helmets, which may be suitable for some users who already wear helmets. Additionally HardTek can usually custom modify a customer’s current helmet to accommodate the CATS-1 at a nominal fee.
Customers who register their CATS-1 with HardTek are entitled to a 3-standard year transferable-warranty. Additionally HardTek will provide firmware upgrades to users at no cost as they are released.
Type: Targeting Computer
Scale: Character
Skill: N/A
Cost: 500
Availability: 2, R
Special: Fire Control +2 at medium range, +1D at long range.