utilize RCS for maneuvering and station keeping, although the scale of the systems varies widely. Vipers, Raptors and all smaller craft use "cold" RCS systems...
11 bytes (2,415 words) - 05:48, 18 February 2024
section comprises the nose back to the cockpit. Located there are the forward RCS systems for maneuvering the craft; the forward landing gear; the main avionics...
11 bytes (1,150 words) - 18:43, 10 November 2019
in space rescue operations. 2x rotating sublight engine pods mounted aft. RCS points Raptors of this era are more commonly armed that the later design....
11 bytes (2,131 words) - 03:39, 21 August 2019
maneuverable, dangerously so in inexperienced hands. Reaction control system (RCS) thrusters for rapid and flexible attitude control, a cluster of 3 main thrusters...
11 bytes (671 words) - 03:48, 21 August 2019
light of all metal being reserved for Viper repairs. Along with the usual RCS mechanisms for directional control, the Blackbird is powered by four obsolete...
11 bytes (1,142 words) - 16:20, 26 April 2020
Viper 4077, erroneously showing tail number for Viper 7242, fires a rear port RCS thruster during the Skirmish Over the Red Moon (TRS: "Act of Contrition")...
11 bytes (214 words) - 18:30, 3 February 2024
in space rescue operations. 2x rotating sublight engine pods mounted aft. RCS points Raptors of this era are more commonly armed that the later design....
11 bytes (2,135 words) - 20:17, 29 January 2023
Race: Cylon Type: Military FTL: Yes Propulsion: * 8x sublight boosters * RCS thrusters Crew: Approx. 10 Capacity: CO: {{{co}}} XO: {{{xo}}} Role: * Dropship...
11 bytes (694 words) - 20:12, 20 January 2020
maneuverable, dangerously so in inexperienced hands. Reaction control system (RCS) thrusters for rapid and flexible attitude control, a cluster of 3 main thrusters...
11 bytes (675 words) - 00:42, 18 August 2019
for the Viper's main engines to be running at all. As long as it has some RCS fuel it will be able to maneuver to a safe landing based on the principle...
11 bytes (4,405 words) - 02:03, 23 August 2019
Type: Military FTL: No Propulsion: 3 x turbo-thrust engines mounted aft, RCS points Crew: 1 pilot in Terrell ES 24C ejection seat. Capacity: CO: {{{co}}}...
11 bytes (1,625 words) - 22:01, 26 April 2020
a routine patrol around the Fleet, her Raptor suffers from an engine and RCS malfunction, due to impurities in its tylium fuel. Unable to regain control...
11 bytes (2,655 words) - 20:10, 20 January 2020
Edmondson throttles up, she loses control of the Raptor's port lower rear RCS thruster. She requests an emergency landing and struggles to bring the Raptor...
11 bytes (6,745 words) - 00:42, 16 October 2023
a routine patrol around the Fleet, his Raptor suffers from an engine and RCS malfunction, due to impurities in its tylium fuel. Unable to regain control...
11 bytes (634 words) - 22:01, 14 March 2026
Race: Colonial Type: Military FTL: No Propulsion: * 3x sublight boosters * RCS thrusters Crew: 1x pilot Capacity: CO: {{{co}}} XO: {{{xo}}} Role: Space superiority...
11 bytes (972 words) - 16:55, 1 March 2026
attempt to board battlestar Pegasus. A raptor makes a crash landing after an RCS thruster fails to perform. A combat landing is performed after Galactica (BS...
11 bytes (935 words) - 21:41, 28 January 2024
density of tylium fuel. Smaller vessels are known to employ rocketry-based RCS thrusters for maneuvering and small course adjustments. Vipers are equipped...
11 bytes (3,792 words) - 03:41, 21 August 2019
a routine patrol around the Fleet, his Raptor suffers from an engine and RCS malfunction, due to impurities in its tylium fuel. Unable to regain control...
11 bytes (640 words) - 00:23, 15 March 2026
attempt to board battlestar Pegasus. A raptor makes a crash landing after an RCS thruster fails to perform. A combat landing is performed after Galactica (BS...
11 bytes (931 words) - 03:52, 30 September 2024
Type: Military FTL: No Propulsion: 3 x turbo-thrust engines mounted aft, RCS points Crew: 1 pilot in Terrell ES 24C ejection seat. Capacity: CO: {{{co}}}...
11 bytes (1,625 words) - 00:38, 31 December 2023
