TEUFEL Probe

Cruising Speed

300 kph

Maximum Speed

1000 kph

Nominal Range

1 Meter - 1 AU from Vessel

Maximum Range

21 AU Control
2.5 ly Relay

The newly developed TEUFEL (Tracking and Evasive Unmanned Field Exploration Lookout) Sensor Probe is an entirely new design in remote sensing and threat assessment. These small, 1.7 meter diameter truncated-sphere probes are launched from a ship. The probes, made of energy absorbent materials, are extremely difficult to detect and operate on a micro-gravity displacement generated within the core by a Spacial Variance Reactor. The simple onboard AI system enables operator command input.

Capabilities

Operational Capacity

A ship can handle up to 20 TEUFEL Probes operating simultaneously.

Group Operation

Capable of operating independently or in groups to enhance sensor strength through array pattern formation.

Rapid Direction Change

Can execute sudden direction changes in three-dimensional space within microseconds, making their movement paths hard to track.

Adaptive Pathing

Follows pre-programmed paths, often erratic, with ability to plot random or semi-random course changes for evasion and varied sensor readings.

Sensor Suite

Equipped with a comprehensive range of short and long-range sensors, able to detect and analyze various types of data.

Refractive Warp Drive

Able to use a ship's existing warp field to travel through space at warp speed, matching the ship's speed without requiring their own warp drives. This enables them to achieve the same speed as the ship within a 21 AU range.

Communications

Employs precise point-to-point subspace enhanced direct beam communications, similar to laser pulse communications but at faster-than-light speeds. Also utilizes subspace high frequency burst communications for communication with their vessel or with each other as required.

Neural Net Communication

Developed independently via a neural net algorithm, their inter-probe communication adapts to suit each situation. Probes from the same ship share a unique communication language.

Encryption and Security

Uses a multi-dimensional fractal encryption algorithm that routinely alters timing and frequency range of all subspace communications. Encryption keys are frequently rotated, synced at launch time. Also uses a signal authentication key tied to the ship's transponder code.

Offensive Capability

In extreme circumstances, the probes can be commanded to overload their power cores, causing sizable explosions. Coordinated detonations can serve as a powerful weapon.