Space 1999 Eagle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Eagle | |
|---|---|
 Eagle |
|
| First appearance | "Breakaway" |
| Affiliation | Moonbase Alpha |
| General Characteristics | |
| Maximum speed | 15% Speed of light |
| Armaments | Laser gun Laser turret Space missiles |
| Defences | Anti-gravity/radiation screens Heat shields Protective storm |
| Propulsion | Nuclear fusion rockets |
The Eagle Transporter is a fictional spacecraft and the iconic image of Space 1999. Brian Johnson's design is clearly influenced by 2001 A Space Odyssey; in turn, it influenced Star Wars and later science fiction.
Contents |
[edit] Construction
The Eagles are constructed by the Engineering and Technical section of Moonbase Alpha using materials and components either shipped from Earth or manufactured on the Moon.
[edit] Design
Completely modular, the crafts are divided into three basic sections: the command module, the service pod, and the superstructure -- containing the landing gears, access corridor, aft compartment and the main propulsion system.
[edit] Service Pods
Several types could be used, depending on mission.
- Passenger
- Recon
- VIP
- Rescue pods
- Transporter
- Docking
[edit] Eagle Equipment
Several types could be used, depending on mission.
- Docking tube
- Top boosters
- Side boosters
- Vertical grab
- Horizontal grab
- Harness
- Re-entry glider
- Moonbuggy
[edit] Operation
The Eagles are powered by four nuclear fusion rockets and carry fuel reserves for 48 hours of flight. Artificial gravity force fields built into the Eagle enable it to accelerate up to 15% of the speed of light, giving it a maximum range (with extra fuel reserves) of several light-days.
The Eagle also has the capability to enter the atmosphere of a normal-gravity planet, land using its chemically-fueled landing rocket, and return to Moonbase Alpha.
The onboard computer system can handle guidance, astronavigation and interpretation of sensor data.
[edit] Weapons
Although the Eagle was not designed for use as a military vessel, it has as standard equipment a laser gun and an arsenal of space-to-space missiles.
[edit] Crew
Eagles are piloted by an astronaut (Eagle Pilot) with a rank of no less than Captain. Although the Eagle can normally be handled by a single Eagle Pilot, the right seat in the Eagle cockpit is usually occupied by a copilot.
