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	'''Power Requirement:''' <span style="background-color: yellow;">3 Power per point of Strength used per round</span><br>		'''Power Requirement:''' <span style="background-color: yellow;">3 Power per point of Strength used per round</span><br>
	'''Available:''' [[2105]] <br>		'''Available:''' [[2105]] <br>
	'''Note:''' Post-ENT source ''Star Trek: Legacy'' suggests Earth Starfleet first adopted tractor beam technology in [[2159]].		'''Note:''' Post-ENT source ''Star Trek: Legacy'' suggests Earth Starfleet first adopted tractor beam technology in [[2159]], which equates to Class Alpha tractor beam technology.

	The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can		The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can

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	'''Cost:''' Varies (see table)<br>		'''Cost:''' Varies (see table)<br>
	'''Power Requirement:''' <span style="background-color: yellow;">3 Power per point of Strength used per round</span><br>		'''Power Requirement:''' <span style="background-color: yellow;">3 Power per point of Strength used per round</span><br>
	'''Available:''' [[2105]]		'''Available:''' [[2105]] <br>
			'''Note:''' Post-ENT source ''Star Trek: Legacy'' suggests Earth Starfleet first adopted tractor beam technology in [[2159]].

	The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can		The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can

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	'''''Example:''' The ''U.S.S. Redmond'' has a Class Delta tractor beam. It wants to move 100,000 metric tons (a large asteroid) at a range of 100 km. It can move the asteroid at a speed of five meters per second squared. At a speed of 2.5 meters per second squared, it could move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km. If a Test is required, it would be a Routine Crew Skill Test. The Ops officer on the ''Redmond'' decides that the ship can’t afford to reduce the mass or move closer, but that he needs to move that mass quickly, at 10 meters per second squared. Since he’s not willing to reduce the mass or the distance, he can do this by making a Crew Skill Test at a Difficulty one category higher—Challenging. Alternately, by making that Test he could maintain the standard delta-v (5 m/sec2), but move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km.''		'''''Example:''' The ''U.S.S. Redmond'' has a Class Delta tractor beam. It wants to move 100,000 metric tons (a large asteroid) at a range of 100 km. It can move the asteroid at a speed of five meters per second squared. At a speed of 2.5 meters per second squared, it could move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km. If a Test is required, it would be a Routine Crew Skill Test. The Ops officer on the ''Redmond'' decides that the ship can’t afford to reduce the mass or move closer, but that he needs to move that mass quickly, at 10 meters per second squared. Since he’s not willing to reduce the mass or the distance, he can do this by making a Crew Skill Test at a Difficulty one category higher—Challenging. Alternately, by making that Test he could maintain the standard delta-v (5 m/sec2), but move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km.''
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	'''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or ~~Starfleet~~ tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 10%.		'''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Star Fleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 10%.

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	\|'''1'''\|\|1 mt\|\| 500 kg\|\| 250 kg\|\| 100 kg\|\| 50 kg\|\| 25 kg\|\| 10 kg\|\| 5 kg\|\| 2.5 kg\|\| 1 kg		\|'''1'''\|\|1 mt\|\| 500 kg\|\| 250 kg\|\| 100 kg\|\| 50 kg\|\| 25 kg\|\| 10 kg\|\| 5 kg\|\| 2.5 kg\|\| 1 kg
	\|}		\|}

	===8.16.2 Multiphase Tractor Beam===		===8.16.2 Multiphase Tractor Beam===

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	'''''Example:''' The ''U.S.S. Redmond'' has a Class Delta tractor beam. It wants to move 100,000 metric tons (a large asteroid) at a range of 100 km. It can move the asteroid at a speed of five meters per second squared. At a speed of 2.5 meters per second squared, it could move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km. If a Test is required, it would be a Routine Crew Skill Test. The Ops officer on the ''Redmond'' decides that the ship can’t afford to reduce the mass or move closer, but that he needs to move that mass quickly, at 10 meters per second squared. Since he’s not willing to reduce the mass or the distance, he can do this by making a Crew Skill Test at a Difficulty one category higher—Challenging. Alternately, by making that Test he could maintain the standard delta-v (5 m/sec2), but move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km.''		'''''Example:''' The ''U.S.S. Redmond'' has a Class Delta tractor beam. It wants to move 100,000 metric tons (a large asteroid) at a range of 100 km. It can move the asteroid at a speed of five meters per second squared. At a speed of 2.5 meters per second squared, it could move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km. If a Test is required, it would be a Routine Crew Skill Test. The Ops officer on the ''Redmond'' decides that the ship can’t afford to reduce the mass or move closer, but that he needs to move that mass quickly, at 10 meters per second squared. Since he’s not willing to reduce the mass or the distance, he can do this by making a Crew Skill Test at a Difficulty one category higher—Challenging. Alternately, by making that Test he could maintain the standard delta-v (5 m/sec2), but move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km.''
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	('''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Starfleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 10%.)		'''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Starfleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 10%.

	====Tables====		====Tables====

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	However, a tractor beam’s effective range depends upon the mass of the object being moved, and how quickly the user wants to move it. The parameters listed on the accompanying tables assume a delta-v (change in velocity) of approximately five meters per second squared. To double that speed, halve the effective movable mass or distance; at half that speed, a tractor can move either twice as much mass or move the listed mass at twice the listed distance.		However, a tractor beam’s effective range depends upon the mass of the object being moved, and how quickly the user wants to move it. The parameters listed on the accompanying tables assume a delta-v (change in velocity) of approximately five meters per second squared. To double that speed, halve the effective movable mass or distance; at half that speed, a tractor can move either twice as much mass or move the listed mass at twice the listed distance.

	Additionally, characters can improve the performance of a tractor beam by using the beam more effectively. In addition to assuming a delta-v of five meters per second squared, the accompanying tables also assume a Routine ~~(3) Difficulty for any Shipboard Systems (Tractor Beam)~~ Tests involved in moving the object (this is a separate roll from the roll to latch onto the object, which depends on the range to the object and the model used). For every increase in Difficulty category (~~Moderate (6)~~, ~~Challenging (9)~~, and so on), a character can double the delta-v at which a given mass is moved at a given range, double the amount of mass moved at standard delta-v at a given range, or double the range at which a given mass can be moved at standard delta-v.		Additionally, characters can improve the performance of a tractor beam by using the beam more effectively. In addition to assuming a delta-v of five meters per second squared, the accompanying tables also assume a [[Skills#Skill_Test\|Routine]] Crew Skill Tests involved in moving the object (this is a separate roll from the roll to latch onto the object, which depends on the range to the object and the model used). For every increase in Difficulty category (Challenging, Difficult, and so on), a character can double the delta-v at which a given mass is moved at a given range, double the amount of mass moved at standard delta-v at a given range, or double the range at which a given mass can be moved at standard delta-v.

	The larger tractor beams on a ship are referred to as its “main” tractor beams. These usually include one aft ventral (for towing ships and so forth) and at least one forward for moving objects in front of the ship. In addition, ships have “secondary” tractor beams in its shuttlebays to help maneuver incoming craft. Typically secondary tractors are, at best, Class Alpha or Beta; main tractors are usually Gamma- or Delta-class, but this depends on the size of the ship. Many ships have Class Alpha tractors in their shuttlebays to help shuttles make smooth landings.		The larger tractor beams on a ship are referred to as its “main” tractor beams. These usually include one aft ventral (for towing ships and so forth) and at least one forward for moving objects in front of the ship. In addition, ships have “secondary” tractor beams in its shuttlebays to help maneuver incoming craft. Typically secondary tractors are, at best, Class Alpha or Beta; main tractors are usually Gamma- or Delta-class, but this depends on the size of the ship. Many ships have Class Alpha tractors in their shuttlebays to help shuttles make smooth landings.

	'''''Example:''' The ''U.S.S. Redmond'' has a Class Delta tractor beam. It wants to move 100,000 metric tons (a large asteroid) at a range of 100 km. It can move the asteroid at a speed of five meters per second squared. At a speed of 2.5 meters per second squared, it could move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km. If a Test is required, it would be a Routine ~~(3) Difficulty~~. The Ops officer on the ''Redmond'' decides that the ship can’t afford to reduce the mass or move closer, but that he needs to move that mass quickly, at 10 meters per second squared. Since he’s not willing to reduce the mass or the distance, he can do this by making a ~~Shipboard Systems (Tractor Beam)~~ Test at a Difficulty one category ~~higher—Moderate (6)~~. Alternately, by making that Test he could maintain the standard delta-v (5 m/sec2), but move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km.''		'''''Example:''' The ''U.S.S. Redmond'' has a Class Delta tractor beam. It wants to move 100,000 metric tons (a large asteroid) at a range of 100 km. It can move the asteroid at a speed of five meters per second squared. At a speed of 2.5 meters per second squared, it could move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km. If a Test is required, it would be a Routine Crew Skill Test. The Ops officer on the ''Redmond'' decides that the ship can’t afford to reduce the mass or move closer, but that he needs to move that mass quickly, at 10 meters per second squared. Since he’s not willing to reduce the mass or the distance, he can do this by making a Crew Skill Test at a Difficulty one category higher—Challenging. Alternately, by making that Test he could maintain the standard delta-v (5 m/sec2), but move 200,000 metric tons at 100 km, or 100,000 metric tons at 200 km.''

	('''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Starfleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 1.)		('''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Starfleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 10%.)

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	tractor costs +1 SU more than a normal tractor beam.		tractor costs +1 SU more than a normal tractor beam.

	One drawback to multiphase tractors is that they have a tendency to short out other systems on the ship. When one is used, roll ~~2d6~~. On a ~~2, On a 2~~, roll on the Hit Location Table and determine which system malfunctions. The system may be repaired in the usual manner; treat it as if at only 10% of its SUs for repair purposes.		One drawback to multiphase tractors is that they have a tendency to short out other systems on the ship. When one is used, roll 1d100. On a roll of 01-03, roll on the Hit Location Table and determine which system malfunctions. The system may be repaired in the usual manner; treat it as if at only 10% of its SUs for repair purposes.

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	== 8.16 Tractor Beams==		== 8.16 Tractor Beams==
	Starships sometimes have to manipulate large objects (such as other ships or asteroids) at a distance from the ship. Examples include towing a derelict or damaged vessel, stopping an enemy ship from fleeing, and clearing a path through an asteroid belt. To do this, they use '''tractor beams'''.		Starships sometimes have to manipulate large objects (such as other ships or asteroids) at a distance from the ship. Examples include towing a derelict or damaged vessel, stopping an enemy ship from fleeing, and clearing a path through an asteroid belt. To do this, they use '''tractor beams'''.

	Tractor beams use emitters to project superimposed subspace/graviton force beams onto a target object. This places spatial stress on the target, and manipulation of these stress patterns allows the ship to push the target away, pull it closer, or hold it in place. Main tractor emitters must be mounted directly to a ship’s primary structural framework to resist the stress and inertial potential imbalance created by tractor		Tractor beams use emitters to project superimposed subspace/graviton force beams onto a target object. This places spatial stress on the target, and manipulation of these stress patterns allows the ship to push the target away, pull it closer, or hold it in place. Main tractor emitters must be mounted directly to a ship’s primary structural framework to resist the stress and inertial potential imbalance created by tractor
	beam use.		beam use.
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	===8.16.1 Standard Tractor Beams===		===8.16.1 Standard Tractor Beams===
	Cost: Varies		'''Cost:''' Varies <br>
			'''Available:''' [[2105]]
	Available: [[2105]]

	The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can move at various ranges, as well as the SU cost for the various models and their accuracy at range. For example, if a ship with a Class Delta tractor beam needed to move a mass of 100,000 metric tonnes at a range of 100 kilometers, it would have to set its tractor beam at 9. If a particular mass or distance is not listed on the tables, round up to the next highest category.		The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can move at various ranges, as well as the SU cost for the various models and their accuracy at range. For example, if a ship with a Class Delta tractor beam needed to move a mass of 100,000 metric tonnes at a range of 100 kilometers, it would have to set its tractor beam at 9. If a particular mass or distance is not listed on the tables, round up to the next highest category.
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	However, a tractor beam’s effective range depends upon the mass of the object being moved, and how quickly the user wants to move it. The parameters listed on the accompanying tables assume a delta-v (change in velocity) of approximately five meters per second squared. To double that speed, halve the effective movable mass or distance; at half that speed, a tractor can move either twice as much mass or move the listed mass at twice the listed distance.		However, a tractor beam’s effective range depends upon the mass of the object being moved, and how quickly the user wants to move it. The parameters listed on the accompanying tables assume a delta-v (change in velocity) of approximately five meters per second squared. To double that speed, halve the effective movable mass or distance; at half that speed, a tractor can move either twice as much mass or move the listed mass at twice the listed distance.

	Additionally, characters can improve the performance of a tractor beam by using the beam more		Additionally, characters can improve the performance of a tractor beam by using the beam more effectively. In addition to assuming a delta-v of five meters per second squared, the accompanying tables also assume a Routine (3) Difficulty for any Shipboard Systems (Tractor Beam) Tests involved in moving the object (this is a separate roll from the roll to latch onto the object, which depends on the range to the object and the model used). For every increase in Difficulty category (Moderate (6), Challenging (9), and so on), a character can double the delta-v at which a given mass is moved at a given range, double the amount of mass moved at standard delta-v at a given range, or double the range at which a given mass can be moved at standard delta-v.
	effectively. In addition to assuming a delta-v of five meters per second squared, the accompanying tables also assume a Routine (3) Difficulty for any Shipboard Systems (Tractor Beam) Tests involved in moving the object (this is a separate roll from the roll to latch onto the object, which depends on the range to the
	object and the model used). For every increase in Difficulty category (Moderate (6), Challenging (9), and so on), a character can double the delta-v at which a given mass is moved at a given range, double the amount of mass moved at standard delta-v at a given range, or double the range at which a given mass can be moved at standard delta-v.

	The larger tractor beams on a ship are referred to as its “main” tractor beams. These usually include one aft ventral (for towing ships and so forth) and at least one forward for moving objects in front of the ship. In addition, ships have “secondary” tractor beams in its shuttlebays to help maneuver incoming craft. Typically secondary tractors are, at best, Class Alpha or Beta; main tractors are usually Gamma- or Delta-class, but this depends on the size of the ship. Many ships have Class Alpha tractors in their shuttlebays to help shuttles make smooth landings.		The larger tractor beams on a ship are referred to as its “main” tractor beams. These usually include one aft ventral (for towing ships and so forth) and at least one forward for moving objects in front of the ship. In addition, ships have “secondary” tractor beams in its shuttlebays to help maneuver incoming craft. Typically secondary tractors are, at best, Class Alpha or Beta; main tractors are usually Gamma- or Delta-class, but this depends on the size of the ship. Many ships have Class Alpha tractors in their shuttlebays to help shuttles make smooth landings.

	('''Taurhai''': The Taurhai, with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Starfleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 1.)		('''Taurhai''': The [[Taurhai]], with their mastery of subspace and gravitic technology, have tractor beams which are stronger and more efficient than Romulan or Starfleet tractors. When making a Test to improve the performance of Taurhai tractor beams (''Spacedock'', page 56), reduce the Difficulty of the Test by 1.)
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	===8.16.2 Multiphase Tractor Beam===		===8.16.2 Multiphase Tractor Beam===
	Cost: +1 to regular tractor beam		'''Cost:''' +1 to regular tractor beam <br>
			'''Available:''' [[2368]]

	~~Available: [[2368]]~~		Multiphase tractor beams allow warp engine power to be channelled to the tractor beam more effectively. A multiphase tractor costs +1 SU more than a normal tractor beam. One drawback to multiphase tractors is that they have a tendency to short out other systems on the ship. When one is used, roll 2d6. On a 2, roll on the Hit Location Table and determine which system malfunctions. The system may be repaired in the usual manner; treat it as if at only 10% of its SUs for repair purposes.

	Multiphase tractor beams allow warp engine power to be channelled to the tractor beam more effectively. A multiphase tractor costs +1 SU more than a normal tractor beam. One drawback to multiphase tractors is that they have a tendency to short out other systems on the ship. When one is used, roll 2d6. On a 2, roll on the Hit Location Table and determine which system malfunctions. The system may be repaired in the usual manner; treat it as if at only 10% of its SUs for repair purposes.
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	==Construction Rules Index==		==Construction Rules Index==
	* [[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		* [[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]
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	*[[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		* [[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]
	*[[Operations Systems ~~(Build)~~\|Back to Chapter 8.0: Operations Systems]]		* [[Build: Operations Systems\|Back to Chapter 8.0: Operations Systems]]



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	===8.16.2 Multiphase Tractor Beam===		===8.16.2 Multiphase Tractor Beam===
	Cost: +1 to regular tractor beam		Cost: +1 to regular tractor beam

			Available: [[2368]]

	Multiphase tractor beams allow warp engine power to be channelled to the tractor beam more effectively. A multiphase tractor costs +1 SU more than a normal tractor beam. One drawback to multiphase tractors is that they have a tendency to short out other systems on the ship. When one is used, roll 2d6. On a 2, roll on the Hit Location Table and determine which system malfunctions. The system may be repaired in the usual manner; treat it as if at only 10% of its SUs for repair purposes.		Multiphase tractor beams allow warp engine power to be channelled to the tractor beam more effectively. A multiphase tractor costs +1 SU more than a normal tractor beam. One drawback to multiphase tractors is that they have a tendency to short out other systems on the ship. When one is used, roll 2d6. On a 2, roll on the Hit Location Table and determine which system malfunctions. The system may be repaired in the usual manner; treat it as if at only 10% of its SUs for repair purposes.

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	Cost: Varies		Cost: Varies

	Available: [[~~2137~~]]		Available: [[2105]]

	The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can move at various ranges, as well as the SU cost for the various models and their accuracy at range. For example, if a ship with a Class Delta tractor beam needed to move a mass of 100,000 metric tonnes at a range of 100 kilometers, it would have to set its tractor beam at 9. If a particular mass or distance is not listed on the tables, round up to the next highest category.		The accompanying tables detail the amount of mass a particular class of tractor beam can move at various ranges, as well as the SU cost for the various models and their accuracy at range. For example, if a ship with a Class Delta tractor beam needed to move a mass of 100,000 metric tonnes at a range of 100 kilometers, it would have to set its tractor beam at 9. If a particular mass or distance is not listed on the tables, round up to the next highest category.