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Bioscanning is a ability available to the [[Brynhild Class Escort|Brynhild]], [[Pawn Class Baseship|Pawn]], and [[Cobol Class Research Cruiser|Cobol]] starships. These ships can pick up native life (or lack thereof) and temperature on planets not already owned by the bioscanner's owner.
=Bio Scanner=
 
==Overview==
Bioscanning is a ability available to the [[Brynhild Class Escort|Brynhild]], [[Pawn Class Baseship|Pawn]], and [[Cobol Class Research Cruiser|Cobol]] starships. These ships can Detect native life (or lack thereof) and temperature on planets not already owned by the bioscanner's owner within a range of 200 lyrs.


The range of bioscanning is the same as sensor sweep's range, which defaults to 200 lightyears.
The range of bioscanning is the same as sensor sweep's range, which defaults to 200 lightyears.


==Scanning Results==
The [[Brynhild Class Escort|Brynhild]] and [[Cobol Class Research Cruiser|Cobol]] will lock onto and attempt to scan about 20% of the planets within range. The [[Pawn Class Baseship|Pawn]] possess an advanced bioscanner, which is capable of scanning ''all'' planets within range. An example report is shown below from Planets 3.
The [[Brynhild Class Escort|Brynhild]] and [[Cobol Class Research Cruiser|Cobol]] will lock onto and attempt to scan about 20% of the planets within range. The [[Pawn Class Baseship|Pawn]] possess an advanced bioscanner, which is capable of scanning ''all'' planets within range. An example report is shown below from Planets 3.


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Bioscanning does not tell you which race, if any, owns the planet. Twenty or more defense outposts will shield a planet from bioscanning.
=== Scanning Details not Provided ===
 
Bioscanning does not tell you which [[race]], if any, owns the planet. Twenty or more [[defense outposts]] will shield a [[planet]] from bioscanning.
The Evil Empire is able to fake bio scan reports: whatever type of natives are living on the planet, they will be reported as Amorphous. However, this ability does not affect bioscanners belonging to the Rebels. In any case, the amount of natives and the temperature will be reported correctly.
=== Regarding the  Evil Empire===
 
[[The Evil Empire]] is able to fake bio scan reports: whatever type of [[natives]] are living on the planet, they will be reported as [[Amorphous]]. However, this ability does not affect bioscanners belonging to the [[Rebels]]. In any case, the amount of [[natives]] and the [[temperature]] will be reported correctly.
Bioscanning requires that the ship has at least 1kT of fuel, although no fuel is actually burned.
==Reqirements for Successful BioScan==
Bioscanning requires that the ship has at least 1kT of [[fuel]], although no fuel is actually burned.


[[Category:Hull Functions]]
[[Category:Hull Functions]]
== Related Topics ==
*[[natives]]
*[[Scanners]]

Latest revision as of 04:22, 8 August 2012

Bio Scanner

Overview

Bioscanning is a ability available to the Brynhild, Pawn, and Cobol starships. These ships can Detect native life (or lack thereof) and temperature on planets not already owned by the bioscanner's owner within a range of 200 lyrs.

The range of bioscanning is the same as sensor sweep's range, which defaults to 200 lightyears.

Scanning Results

The Brynhild and Cobol will lock onto and attempt to scan about 20% of the planets within range. The Pawn possess an advanced bioscanner, which is capable of scanning all planets within range. An example report is shown below from Planets 3.

<<< BIO SCANNER >>>
FROM: Brynhild scanner
ID # 146
Bio Scanners show
Reptilian
On : Cephei 198
Planet ID# 198
Sensors show
1013500 lifeforms
Climate = 23

Scanning Details not Provided

Bioscanning does not tell you which race, if any, owns the planet. Twenty or more defense outposts will shield a planet from bioscanning.

Regarding the Evil Empire

The Evil Empire is able to fake bio scan reports: whatever type of natives are living on the planet, they will be reported as Amorphous. However, this ability does not affect bioscanners belonging to the Rebels. In any case, the amount of natives and the temperature will be reported correctly.

Reqirements for Successful BioScan

Bioscanning requires that the ship has at least 1kT of fuel, although no fuel is actually burned.

Related Topics