CGTA-IFCS
The CGT array is a an exceptionally sensitive gravimetric detector, able to detect even
cloaked asteroids which gives off no emissions by their gravitational mass shadow only.
They work using a synthetic crystal grid to detect fluctuations in the gravimetric plane.
The somewhat unwieldy military abbreviation of its name has given it several nicknames,
including "CGT" and "See yee take all if see us" shortened to "see yee".
An additional function of the CGT is that it can be set up to reflect sensor scans, and
thus also work as a stealth system.
The integrated CGT array takes the capabilties of this sensor to the next step, and ties it
directly into the ship's fire control systems, enabling it to use the CGT array for fire
control. A side effect of this is that even a cloaked ship is no longer completely
double-blind. It can now safely navigate and jump into hyperspace as well as fire on enemy
starships, although communications are still impossible.
The main weakness, besides being rare and very expensive, as well as it is a very complex
task to integrate the array with fire control, is that the CGT array is not entirely
reliable close to a large mass shadow, such as a planet. Interdictor fields may also
scramble the CGT array's sensitivity, although skilled operators can compensate for
such mass shadows (with a detailed scan and analysis, or known data, as it may be for a
planet).
Name/Type: Crystal Gravitational Trap Array Integrated Fire Control System
Designer/Manufacturer: Galactic Empire
Designation: Sensor/Stealth System
Efficiency (sensor): 99.999 %
Efficiency (stealth): 80 %
Range: 10,000 km