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"It's not astronomy ...It's ''Proactive Target Acquisition''" [ | "It's not astronomy ...It's ''Proactive Target Acquisition''" [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-06-28 2003-06-28] | ||
The Very Dangerous Array (VDA) is a high-resolution sensor net built using a number of [[Terapedo|terapedoes]]. Analogous in function to The Very Large Array (VLA)<ref>http://www.vla.nrao.edu/</ref> in New Mexico, it uses a large number of relatively-low-resolution sensors to create a high-resolution composite. Unlike New Mexico's VLA, the VDA has the ability to generate a significant amount of "blam". | The Very Dangerous Array (VDA) is a high-resolution sensor net built using a number of [[Terapedo|terapedoes]]. Analogous in function to The Very Large Array (VLA)<ref>http://www.vla.nrao.edu/</ref> in New Mexico, it uses a large number of relatively-low-resolution sensors to create a high-resolution composite. Unlike New Mexico's VLA, the VDA has the ability to generate a significant amount of "blam". | ||
A VDA can also help get around the pesky speed-of-light limit on the distance from which traditional missiles can be detected (as expanded upon in a footnote [ | A VDA can also help get around the pesky speed-of-light limit on the distance from which traditional missiles can be detected (as expanded upon in a footnote [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2005-03-13 2005-03-13]. | ||
=History= | =History= | ||
Invented by [[Commander Kevyn Andreyasn]] when the ''[[Serial Peacemaker]]'' was hiding under a beach to avoid detection by [[United Nations of Sol|UNS]] ships, and was effectively blind as a result [ | Invented by [[Commander Kevyn Andreyasn]] when the ''[[Serial Peacemaker]]'' was hiding under a beach to avoid detection by [[United Nations of Sol|UNS]] ships, and was effectively blind as a result [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-06-24 2003-06-24]. | ||
=Basic Technologies used= | =Basic Technologies used= | ||
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=Appearances= | =Appearances= | ||
==First appearance== | ==First appearance== | ||
First reference [<span style="background-color: initial;">[ | First reference [<span style="background-color: initial;">[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-06-24 2003-06-24]</span>]. First image [http://www.schlockmercenary.com:8080/2003-06-29 2003-06-29]. | ||
==Other notable appearances== | ==Other notable appearances== | ||
* VDA Node 42 was instrumental in the events of [[Our Story Thus Far#book6|Resident Mad Scientist]], in particular part 5 [ | * VDA Node 42 was instrumental in the events of [[Our Story Thus Far#book6|Resident Mad Scientist]], in particular part 5 [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2005-04-01 2005-04-01]. | ||
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As "very, very proactive target acquisition" [<span style="background-color: initial;">[ | As "very, very proactive target acquisition" [<span style="background-color: initial;">[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-06-27 2003-06-27]</span>], the VDA is likely deployed whenever it wouldn't be a Bad Idea to do so (at least, by the [[Tagon's Toughs|Toughs]]' standards, anyway). | ||
The Very Dangerous Array name was re-used in the Troy Rising series, except as a distributed array of mirrors used for solar-pumped laser power. | The Very Dangerous Array name was re-used in the Troy Rising series, except as a distributed array of mirrors used for solar-pumped laser power. | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 24 July 2017
Description
"It's not astronomy ...It's Proactive Target Acquisition" 2003-06-28
The Very Dangerous Array (VDA) is a high-resolution sensor net built using a number of terapedoes. Analogous in function to The Very Large Array (VLA)[1] in New Mexico, it uses a large number of relatively-low-resolution sensors to create a high-resolution composite. Unlike New Mexico's VLA, the VDA has the ability to generate a significant amount of "blam".
A VDA can also help get around the pesky speed-of-light limit on the distance from which traditional missiles can be detected (as expanded upon in a footnote 2005-03-13.
History
Invented by Commander Kevyn Andreyasn when the Serial Peacemaker was hiding under a beach to avoid detection by UNS ships, and was effectively blind as a result 2003-06-24.
Basic Technologies used
[Insert a brief list of the technologies necessary for this weapon. These should all have the "technology" tag.]
- Hypernet
- Teraport (not strictly necessary; non-FTL torpedoes could, in principle, be used, but would be much less effective)
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Notable Examples
Presently, the only known VDA is in the possession of Tagon's Toughs. Though, from some perspectives, the PD Fleet may qualify.
Appearances
First appearance
First reference [2003-06-24]. First image 2003-06-29.
Other notable appearances
- VDA Node 42 was instrumental in the events of Resident Mad Scientist, in particular part 5 2005-04-01.
Author's Note
[This space is reserved exclusively for Howard!]
Speculation
As "very, very proactive target acquisition" [2003-06-27], the VDA is likely deployed whenever it wouldn't be a Bad Idea to do so (at least, by the Toughs' standards, anyway).
The Very Dangerous Array name was re-used in the Troy Rising series, except as a distributed array of mirrors used for solar-pumped laser power.