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[USSF] RS-4 'Echo' CommSat

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In the aftermath of the Second Space Race of 2029, the United States Space Force began establishing a permanent presence on Luna, Mars, and in the Belt. To aid with this, Echo-class commsats were constructed to aid with intrasystem communication and navigation.

Equipped with two laser antennas, this satellite has sufficient range to reach the entire solar system provided it has a line-of-sight with its target. Echo-class satellites are most commonly placed in planetary orbit to provide communications with a surface installation or command post. They are also placed in deep space and used to ‘echo’ a signal between two receivers that don’t have sufficient range or line-of-sight.

The Echo-class commsat is also equipped with a self-destruct mechanism, to prevent its capture by enemy agents. The detonation timer is automatically set at thirty (30) seconds. Do NOT try this at home.

Technical Readout
Manufacturer: United States Space Force (USSF)
Introduction Date: 2030
Role: Long-Range Communications Relay Satellite

Crew:
- Unmanned

Power:
- 8x Solar Panels
- 2x Batteries

Communications:
- 2x Long Range Laser Antenna
- 1x Short Range Radio Antenna

Control Systems:
- 1x Gyroscope Reaction Wheel
- 1x Remote Control
- 2x Cameras (Forward and Rear)

Other:
- 4x Warhead