ABB

ABB

Armed Border Buoy – Variant of the SBB (Standard Border Buoy) -

There are three ABB versions currently deployed.
 * Union ABB -Light
 * Union ABB- Medium
 * Union ABB- Heavy

SII, ENROE , DeNOIR , GE-Space and a number of other Ship Yards produce ABBs to  Union Border Guard. Specifications. Karthanians produce ABBs and SBBs as of 5050

An ABB is 350 meters x 320 meters and usually fully automated. Each buoy does have fully equipped accommodations for a potential crew of up to 50.

All ABBs and all other versions are equipped with GalNet relay repeaters, GalNet terminals and an All Known Communications Array (AKCA =  comm equipment able to broadcast and receive on all known channels and all known communication technology). They are also equipped with the best multi sensor and detection equipment. (Mass, Energy, Life, movement, Tachyon and Graviton)

Each Buoy is equipped with a long range Shuttle and 2 mobile Multi Service robots (EVA capable). All ABBs are connected to the Border Guard Network, the Union Rangers ,  Army Signal Corps and NAVINT.

Each ABB can self destruct and will do so if any unauthorized entity gains access. ABB destruction raises an automatic sector alert.

ABB - Light

Array of Faster than light Forced Energy projectors (FTL-DE Projectors) for point defense

ABB- Medium

Point Defense System, Long range 4 x FTL-DE for Defense

ABB- Heavy

2 x Loki Torpedo tubes,

Border Defense is not authorized for Translocators