Support & logistics / Survey vessel
CARTOGRAPHER.
- Length × beam × height
- 58 × 52 × 20 m
- Exported
- Oct 6, 2026
- Full complement
- Not yet established
Dimensions include attached equipment. Art and figures describe this exported edition; gameplay is still in development.

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Edition & provenance
Recipe vf.cartographer.survey.1
Definition 842E124AFB3385161DEAF232AD24F5F30C9A58C2
Exact native FMesher surfaces; orthographic editorial lighting, authored palette; not an Unreal screenshot. No invented room plan or damage.
Gameplay acceptance: not yet established by this export.
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Purpose and tradeoffs
- RoleDesign notes
- Survey vesselRegistrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
- SummaryNot yet established
- Not yet establishedRegistrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
- TradeoffsNot yet established
- Not yet establishedRegistrar design interpretation of the documented architecture; not a new capability.
Hull and dimensions
- Assembled dimensionsMeasured export
- 58 · 52 · 20 mX length, Y beam, Z height of all exported surface geometry, including attached equipment at its declared rest pose.
- Bounds maxMeasured export
- 28 · 26 · 15 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
- Bounds minMeasured export
- -30 · -26 · -5 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
- Root dimensionsMeasured export
- 58 · 52 · 20 mRoot-part bounds only; not the whole assembled ship.
Part indices: 0, 1, 2
Discuss hull and dimensions →Mass and load
- Crew and passengersNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- Embarked craftNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- Initial fuel and magazinesMeasured export
- 240,000 kgInitial fuel and magazine stock only; not all mission payload.
- LoadedNot yet established
- Not yet establishedDefinition material includes modeled hardware; initial fuel/magazine stock is separate. Does not include crew, passengers, aircraft, escape capsules or other live payloads. Not a certified loaded mass.
- MaterialMeasured export
- 3,777,460 kgModeled material, including modeled hardware; not certified dry or loaded mass.
Crew and passengers
- DepartmentsNot yet established
- Not yet establishedDerived at normal initialization from occupied root span; exact assembled complement pending. See crew rules.
- Full complementNot yet established
- Not yet establishedDerived at normal initialization from occupied root span; exact assembled complement pending. See crew rules.
- Minimum watchNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- Passenger placesNot yet established
- Not yet establishedDerived at normal initialization from occupied root span; exact assembled complement pending. See crew rules.
- People currently aboardNot yet established
- Not yet establishedThis is an intact definition, not a populated live ship.
Propulsion and jump
- Cruise targetMeasured export
- 220 m/sAuthored cruise target; not a measured speed, acceleration or endurance guarantee.
- EnduranceNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- Jump capabilityNot yet established
- Not yet establishedBase hashes identify composition; complete jump hardware, range, spool, fuel and operating constraints need a reviewed specification.
- Loaded accelerationNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Attitude jets: #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20
Discuss propulsion and jump →Power
- Authored ratingMeasured export
- 40,000 WDefinition-level rated output; individual generators and consumers are in machinery. Not a guaranteed simultaneous power budget.
- Simultaneous available powerNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Distribution: 0, 2, 6, 9
Reactors: #2
Discuss power →Weapons and ammunition
- Damage basisDesign notes
- WorkPerShot is the game contact-work budget. It is not explosive yield, joules or DPS.Registrar unit contract.
- Mount arcsNot yet established
- Not yet establishedFull traversable arcs, depression and obstruction limits are not exported. RailHalfArc is recorded separately where applicable.
Guns: None recorded in this field.
Magazines: None recorded in this field.
Discuss weapons and ammunition →Armor and shields
- Armor materialsNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- Shield operating limitsNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Shield machines: None recorded in this field.
Discuss armor and shields →Sensors and communications
- Rated rangeMeasured export
- 18,000 mAuthored sensor rating; not a guaranteed detection range.
- Suite and coverageNot yet established
- Not yet establishedThe complete receiver, processing, communications and observation rules need a configuration-specific review.
Bridge and command
- ExposureNot yet established
- Not yet establishedInternal/external classification requires a reviewed final assembly; a name or visible window is insufficient.
Control machines: #4
Discuss bridge and command →Boarding and damage
- Damaged state artNot yet established
- Not yet establishedRequires a real damaged-ship snapshot; intact art must not be painted into invented damage.
- OverlayDesign notes
- Material-derived tactical sections, not authored rooms or deck plans.Native exporter contract.
Tactical sections: Index: 0; Name: PORT; Purpose: Engineering, Index: 1; Name: CENTER; Purpose: Command, Index: 2; Name: STARBOARD; Purpose: Engineering
Discuss boarding and damage →Docking and bays
- Collar and service interfacesNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- CompatibilityNot yet established
- Not yet establishedA berth record or empty cavity does not certify all geometry, controllers, traffic, crew or service-store requirements.
Berths: None recorded in this field.
Discuss docking and bays →Service and support
- Service contractNot yet established
- Not yet establishedTender, carrier, rescue, refueling and yard services require separate finite operating contracts. Do not infer capability from visible openings.
Supported changes
- Fixed architectureDesign notes
- Authored hull, load paths and role hardware. No generic interchangeable mount interface is established by this entry.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
- ProposalsProposal
- Alternative weapons or bay payloads need a reviewed physical compatibility and service contract.Design proposals only; not implemented or certified compatible.
- SupportedDesign notes
- Repair/replacement follows the exact installed definition. Separate research recipes are new manufactured fits, unless an explicit live upgrade says otherwise.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
Inspect the machinery 20 recorded components
Actual component positions in this edition. Select a number to inspect its recorded hardware.
1. Survey coolant wall feed
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -12.5 / 0.5 / 2.5 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
2. Survey finite reactor reactor
- Power demand
- 600 W
- Generation
- 40,000 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -8.5 / 0.5 / 2.5 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
3. Survey distribution feed
- Power demand
- 500 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -15.5 / 0.5 / 2.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- None referenced
4. Cartographer bridge control
- Power demand
- 800 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 19.5 / 0.5 / 2.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3
5. Port survey propellant fuel_tank
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -13.5 / -11.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
6. Port survey drive drive
- Power demand
- 4,500 W
- Thrust
- 8,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 300,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -25.5 / -11.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #5
7. Survey spectrometer A feed
- Power demand
- 4,000 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 3.5 / -22.5 / 14.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4
8. Starboard survey propellant fuel_tank
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -13.5 / 12.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
9. Starboard survey drive drive
- Power demand
- 4,500 W
- Thrust
- 8,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 300,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -25.5 / 12.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #8
10. Survey spectrometer B feed
- Power demand
- 4,000 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 3.5 / 23.5 / 14.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4
11. Survey maneuver jet 1 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 4,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 23.5 / -6.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #5
12. Survey maneuver jet 2 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 4,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 23.5 / 7.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #8
13. Survey maneuver jet 3 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 4,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -21.5 / -14.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #5
14. Survey maneuver jet 4 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 4,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -21.5 / 15.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #8
15. Survey maneuver jet 5 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 4,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 26.5 / -3.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #5
16. Survey maneuver jet 6 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 4,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 26.5 / 4.5 / 0.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #8
17. Survey maneuver jet 7 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 1,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 10.5 / -3.5 / 5.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #5
18. Survey maneuver jet 8 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 1,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 10.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #8
19. Survey maneuver jet 9 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 1,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 10.5 / -3.5 / -4.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #5
20. Survey maneuver jet 10 jet
- Power demand
- 450 W
- Thrust
- 1,000,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 225,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 10.5 / 4.5 / -4.5 m
- Power sources
- #2
- Dependencies
- #3, #4, #8
Contact work is a game quantity, not joules or DPS. Positions and ratings do not establish clear firing arcs or simultaneous operating limits.
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