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'''Tempest''' is the [[Pathfinder]]'s [[starship]]. It is the fastest ship in its class and is capable of doing 13 light-years per day. The ship has no heavy armor or main gun, so it relies on stealth. |
'''Tempest''' is the [[Pathfinder]]'s [[starship]]. It is the fastest ship in its class and is capable of doing 13 light-years per day. The ship has no heavy armor or main gun, so it relies on stealth. |
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* [[Engineering]] |
* [[Engineering]] |
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* [[Galley]] |
* [[Galley]] |
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− | * [[Med Bay]] - This area houses the [[Skill Respec Station|Re-Spec Station]] as well as a [[ |
+ | * [[Med Bay]] - This area houses the [[Skill Respec Station|Re-Spec Station]] as well as a [[Facial Reconstruction Suite]]. |
* [[Meeting Room]] - A gathering place for the crew or to video conference with the [[Nexus]]. The [[vidcon]] terminal can be accessed here. |
* [[Meeting Room]] - A gathering place for the crew or to video conference with the [[Nexus]]. The [[vidcon]] terminal can be accessed here. |
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* [[Pathfinder's Quarters]] - This area features the [[Wardrobe]], [[Music]], [[Pathfinder's Quarters#Special Delivery Cache|Special Delivery Cache]], [[Terminal entries#Email|Email]], and [[Viability#Checking Viability|Planetary Holo]] terminals, as well as a panoramic view outside the ship. Display shelves line the walls with [[Special item#List of Models|model ships]]. A [[SAM]] terminal can be found in this area. |
* [[Pathfinder's Quarters]] - This area features the [[Wardrobe]], [[Music]], [[Pathfinder's Quarters#Special Delivery Cache|Special Delivery Cache]], [[Terminal entries#Email|Email]], and [[Viability#Checking Viability|Planetary Holo]] terminals, as well as a panoramic view outside the ship. Display shelves line the walls with [[Special item#List of Models|model ships]]. A [[SAM]] terminal can be found in this area. |
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*[[A Trail of Hope]] |
*[[A Trail of Hope]] |
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*[[Elaaden: A New World]] |
*[[Elaaden: A New World]] |
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− | *[[Epilogue: Home |
+ | *[[Epilogue: Home and Away]] |
*[[First Strike]] |
*[[First Strike]] |
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*[[H-047c: A New World]] |
*[[H-047c: A New World]] |
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− | *[[Helping Havarl's Scientists]]<sup>1</sup> |
+ | *[[Helping Havarl's Scientists]]<sup>[[#helping|1]]</sup> |
*[[Hunting the Archon]] |
*[[Hunting the Archon]] |
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− | *[[Meet the Resistance]]<sup>2</sup> |
+ | *[[Meet the Resistance]]<sup>[[#meet|2]]</sup> |
*[[Meridian: The Way Home]] |
*[[Meridian: The Way Home]] |
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*[[The Journey to Meridian]] |
*[[The Journey to Meridian]] |
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*[[The World is Waiting]]}} |
*[[The World is Waiting]]}} |
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− | <sup>1</sup> This mission is a Priority Op if Ryder partially completes the [[Meet the Resistance]] mission arc.<br> |
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;[[Mission#Allies and relationships|Allies and Relationships]] |
;[[Mission#Allies and relationships|Allies and Relationships]] |
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*[[Liam Kosta: Armor Diplomacy]] |
*[[Liam Kosta: Armor Diplomacy]] |
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*[[Liam Kosta: Community]] |
*[[Liam Kosta: Community]] |
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− | *[[Liam Kosta: Day |
+ | *[[Liam Kosta: Day out on Aya]] |
− | *[[Liam Kosta: Something |
+ | *[[Liam Kosta: Something for the Neighbors]] |
*[[Liam Kosta: Something for Us]] |
*[[Liam Kosta: Something for Us]] |
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*[[Nakmor Drack: A Future for Our People]] |
*[[Nakmor Drack: A Future for Our People]] |
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*[[The Little Things That Matter]] |
*[[The Little Things That Matter]] |
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*[[Truth and Trespass]] |
*[[Truth and Trespass]] |
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− | *[[Turian Ark: Lost |
+ | *[[Turian Ark: Lost But Not Forgotten]] |
*[[Vetra Nyx: Means and Ends]]}} |
*[[Vetra Nyx: Means and Ends]]}} |
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*[[Doesn't Add Up]] |
*[[Doesn't Add Up]] |
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*[[Excess Baggage]] |
*[[Excess Baggage]] |
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− | *[[Helping Havarl's Scientists]]<sup>3</sup> |
+ | *[[Helping Havarl's Scientists]]<sup>[[#helping2|3]]</sup> |
*[[Life on the Frontier]] |
*[[Life on the Frontier]] |
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− | *[[Meet the Resistance]]<sup>4</sup> |
+ | *[[Meet the Resistance]]<sup>[[#meet2|4]]</sup> |
− | *[[Monkeys in Space]]<sup>5</sup> |
+ | *[[Monkeys in Space]]<sup>[[#monkey|5]]</sup> |
*[[Movie Night: Better Snacks]] |
*[[Movie Night: Better Snacks]] |
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*[[Movie Night: Getting Started]] |
*[[Movie Night: Getting Started]] |
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*[[Settling Kadara]] |
*[[Settling Kadara]] |
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*[[The Visitor]]}} |
*[[The Visitor]]}} |
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− | <sup>3</sup> This mission is a Heleus Assignment if Ryder first completes the [[Meet the Resistance]] mission arc.<br> |
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;[[Mission#Additional tasks|Additional Tasks]] |
;[[Mission#Additional tasks|Additional Tasks]] |
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*[[Thank you]] |
*[[Thank you]] |
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*[[Update on Jaal]] |
*[[Update on Jaal]] |
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+ | *[[Update on Sara]] |
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+ | *[[Update on Scott]] |
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*[[Yoga Poses]] |
*[[Yoga Poses]] |
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==Codex== |
==Codex== |
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[[File:Codex Card The Tempest.png|right|175px]] |
[[File:Codex Card The Tempest.png|right|175px]] |
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− | The Tempest is a survey ship designed for long-range, long-term exploration under a Pathfinder's command. Its light weight and efficient design allow it to operate with a small crew and minimal resources. |
+ | The Tempest is a survey ship designed for long-range, long-term exploration under a [[Pathfinder]]'s command. Its light weight and efficient design allow it to operate with a small crew and minimal resources. |
− | Built by the [[Andromeda Initiative]], the Tempest makes use of several once-proprietary technologies, including an IES stealth system original developed by the Systems Alliance. Many of these systems were permitted on the condition that the Tempest only operate in the Andromeda Galaxy. |
+ | Built by the [[Andromeda Initiative]], the Tempest makes use of several once-proprietary technologies, including an IES stealth system original developed by the [[Human#Systems Alliance|Systems Alliance]]. Many of these systems were permitted on the condition that the Tempest only operate in the [[Andromeda]] Galaxy. |
− | The Tempest's engine is a variation on the |
+ | The Tempest's engine is a variation on the [[ark]]s' ODSY drives that allow long-term operation, capturing a percentage of the static buildup in capacitors. The recycled electrical charge powers several of the Tempest's onboard systems. |
− | As a Pathfinder vessel, the Tempest has research and development facilities, laboratories, and a well-appointed meeting space to accommodate dignitaries, anticipating any potential first contact scenarios. |
+ | As a Pathfinder vessel, the Tempest has [[research]] and [[development]] facilities, laboratories, and a well-appointed meeting space to accommodate dignitaries, anticipating any potential first contact scenarios. |
===Technology=== |
===Technology=== |
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[[File:Codex Card Tempest Technology.png|left|175px]] |
[[File:Codex Card Tempest Technology.png|left|175px]] |
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− | The Tempest required a number of experimental technologies to accommodate the unique requirements of a [[Pathfinder]] team. Its planetary surface imaging, for example, uses photosensitive and radar/lidar-emitting microsatellites that coordinate with the Tempest's router back to SAM Node. I then conduct simulated scientific and probability studies on the data before presenting the Pathfinder with a summarized analysis, typically in 0.5 seconds. |
+ | The Tempest required a number of experimental technologies to accommodate the unique requirements of a [[Pathfinder]] team. Its planetary surface imaging, for example, uses photosensitive and radar/lidar-emitting microsatellites that coordinate with the Tempest's router back to [[SAM Node]]. I then conduct simulated scientific and probability studies on the data before presenting the Pathfinder with a summarized analysis, typically in 0.5 seconds. |
The Tempest's computer network presented interesting challenges. As most Milky Way computer systems have anti-AI safeguards built in, the Tempest's network had to be designed from scratch to accommodate my interaction with the ship's systems. Firmware bridges, inspired by studies into geth networking technology, allow me to temporarily interact with and augment sensors, communications, and the ship's navigation array. |
The Tempest's computer network presented interesting challenges. As most Milky Way computer systems have anti-AI safeguards built in, the Tempest's network had to be designed from scratch to accommodate my interaction with the ship's systems. Firmware bridges, inspired by studies into geth networking technology, allow me to temporarily interact with and augment sensors, communications, and the ship's navigation array. |
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Given the desire to reduce mass without sacrificing safety, the electrical charge from the Tempest's capacitors is used to keep the ship stable, via prototype piezoelectric vibration reduction (PVR) technology. When the ship's superstructure is bent by vibrations—such as during atmospheric re-entry or complex flight maneuvers—piezoelectric elements receive an electrical charge that bends bulkheads in the opposing direction, reducing vibrations and smoothing the ship's flight path. |
Given the desire to reduce mass without sacrificing safety, the electrical charge from the Tempest's capacitors is used to keep the ship stable, via prototype piezoelectric vibration reduction (PVR) technology. When the ship's superstructure is bent by vibrations—such as during atmospheric re-entry or complex flight maneuvers—piezoelectric elements receive an electrical charge that bends bulkheads in the opposing direction, reducing vibrations and smoothing the ship's flight path. |
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{{clear}} |
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===Laboratories=== |
===Laboratories=== |
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[[File:Codex Card Tempest Laboratories.png|right|175px]] |
[[File:Codex Card Tempest Laboratories.png|right|175px]] |
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===ODSY Drive=== |
===ODSY Drive=== |
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[[File:Codex Card Tempest ODSY Drive.png|left|175px]] |
[[File:Codex Card Tempest ODSY Drive.png|left|175px]] |
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− | Standard ship drive cores build up static electricity, and require periodic discharge on a planet or at specialized facilities to prevent static from building to dangerous levels. With few such suitable discharge points in dark space, the ODSY drive core was developed for the |
+ | Standard ship drive cores build up static electricity, and require periodic discharge on a [[planet]] or at specialized facilities to prevent static from building to dangerous levels. With few such suitable discharge points in dark space, the ODSY drive core was developed for the [[ark]]s' long-haul journey to [[Andromeda]]. The Tempest's drive core is an experimental small-scale variant based upon the original design. |
The ODSY (out-galaxy distributed static synch) drive core is designed to minimize static build-up, and transfers the remaining charge to specially designed capacitors attached to the core. The recycled electricity is used to run ship systems, reducing power requirements and lowering heat generation. |
The ODSY (out-galaxy distributed static synch) drive core is designed to minimize static build-up, and transfers the remaining charge to specially designed capacitors attached to the core. The recycled electricity is used to run ship systems, reducing power requirements and lowering heat generation. |
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Cross-galaxy, the arks gathered hydrogen using an electromagnetic ramscoop, converting it into protons with an ionizing laser. Proton collision in the arks' fusion reactors provided power for their thrusters. The Tempest's thrusters run on conventional helium-3, though [[Andromeda Initiative|Initiative]] breakthroughs in fuel efficiency means their helium-3 requirements are drastically lowered. |
Cross-galaxy, the arks gathered hydrogen using an electromagnetic ramscoop, converting it into protons with an ionizing laser. Proton collision in the arks' fusion reactors provided power for their thrusters. The Tempest's thrusters run on conventional helium-3, though [[Andromeda Initiative|Initiative]] breakthroughs in fuel efficiency means their helium-3 requirements are drastically lowered. |
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===Research Capabilities=== |
===Research Capabilities=== |
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[[File:Codex Card Tempest Research Capabilities.png|right|175px]] |
[[File:Codex Card Tempest Research Capabilities.png|right|175px]] |
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Of the four outpost locations, only [[Ditaeon]] does not have a landing site for the Tempest. |
Of the four outpost locations, only [[Ditaeon]] does not have a landing site for the Tempest. |
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+ | <span id="helping"></span><sup>1</sup> [[Helping Havarl's Scientists]] is a [[Mission#Priority ops|Priority Ops]] [[mission]] if Ryder partially completes the Meet the Resistance mission arc — [[Meet the Resistance]] → [[On the Frontlines]] → [[Stage a Rescue]].<br> |
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+ | <span id="helping2"></span><sup>3</sup> Helping Havarl's Scientists changes from a Priority Ops mission to a [[Mission#Heleus assignments|Heleus Assignments]] mission if Ryder first completes the Meet the Resistance mission arc — Meet the Resistance → On the Frontlines → Stage a Rescue.<br> |
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==Achievements and trophies== |
==Achievements and trophies== |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px"> |
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px"> |
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− | Tempest |
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− | Tempest |
+ | File:Tempest Wallpaper 6.png |
− | Tempest. |
+ | File:Nexus - Tempest First Landing.png |
− | + | File:Nexus - Tempest First Landing 4.png|Landing At Nexus |
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+ | File:Nexus - Tempest First Landing 5.png|Tempest On Nexus Docking Bay |
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+ | File:H-047c - First Landing.png|H-047c Landing |
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File:Tempest on H-047c.png|Tempest On H-047c |
File:Tempest on H-047c.png|Tempest On H-047c |
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− | Tempest at Kadara Docks.png|Tempest On Kadara Docks |
+ | File:Tempest at Kadara Docks.png|Tempest On Kadara Docks |
− | Tempest in Prodromos.png|Tempest In Prodromos |
+ | File:Tempest in Prodromos.png|Tempest In Prodromos |
+ | File:Tempest - Voeld Landing - Taerve Uni.png|Voeld Landing |
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File:The Tempest.png |
File:The Tempest.png |
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File:Tempest In Space Wallpaper.png |
File:Tempest In Space Wallpaper.png |
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File:Tempest Exploring Wide Wallpaper.png |
File:Tempest Exploring Wide Wallpaper.png |
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File:Tempest Landing Wide Wallpaper.png |
File:Tempest Landing Wide Wallpaper.png |
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{{Heleus nav}} |
{{Heleus nav}} |
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[[Category:Starships]] |
[[Category:Starships]] |
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Revision as of 16:59, 25 May 2021
Tempest is the Pathfinder's starship. It is the fastest ship in its class and is capable of doing 13 light-years per day. The ship has no heavy armor or main gun, so it relies on stealth.
Crew
- Cora Harper - Squad Member & Second in command
- Dr. Lexi T'Perro - Medical Officer
- Dr. Suvi Anwar - Science Officer
- Gil Brodie - Chief Engineer
- Jaal Ama Darav - Squad Member
- Kallo Jath - Pilot
- Liam Kosta - Squad Member
- Nakmor Drack - Squad Member
- Pathfinder Ryder - Current Pathfinder & Squad Leader
- Pelessaria B'Sayle (Peebee) - Squad Member
- Vetra Nyx - Squad Member & Logistics
Locations
- Bridge - The Galaxy Map nav system can be found in this area.
- Airlock - A Loadout terminal can be found in this area.
- Escape Pods
- Cargo Bay - Houses the ND1 Nomad.
- Crew Quarters - This is the area where the crew sleeps and contains the Crew Info Board.
- Engineering
- Galley
- Med Bay - This area houses the Re-Spec Station as well as a Facial Reconstruction Suite.
- Meeting Room - A gathering place for the crew or to video conference with the Nexus. The vidcon terminal can be accessed here.
- Pathfinder's Quarters - This area features the Wardrobe, Music, Special Delivery Cache, Email, and Planetary Holo terminals, as well as a panoramic view outside the ship. Display shelves line the walls with model ships. A SAM terminal can be found in this area.
- Research Room - The AVP Status Control, Buy/Sell Kiosk, Research Center, and Strike Team Missions terminals can be found here.
Missions
The following missions take place or are acquired on the Tempest:
- Cora Harper: A Foundation
- Cora Harper: Asari Ark
- Cora Harper: At Duty's Edge
- Cora Harper: Duty Calls
- Dissension in the Ranks
- Gil Brodie: A Game of Poker
- Jaal Ama Darav: Flesh and Blood
- Jaal Ama Darav: Friend or Foe?
- Liam Kosta: All In
- Liam Kosta: Armor Diplomacy
- Liam Kosta: Community
- Liam Kosta: Day out on Aya
- Liam Kosta: Something for the Neighbors
- Liam Kosta: Something for Us
- Nakmor Drack: A Future for Our People
- Nakmor Drack: How to Act Tough
- Nakmor Drack: Krogan Betrayal
- Peebee: A Mysterious Remnant Signal
- Peebee: Reclaiming Poc
- Peebee: Remnant Scanner
- Peebee: Secret Project
- Peebee: Spirits
- The Little Things That Matter
- Truth and Trespass
- Turian Ark: Lost But Not Forgotten
- Vetra Nyx: Means and Ends
- Cora Harper: A Foundation
- Cora Harper: Asari Ark
- Cora Harper: At Duty's Edge
- Cora Harper: Duty Calls
- Dissension in the Ranks
- Gil Brodie: A Game of Poker
- Jaal Ama Darav: Flesh and Blood
- Jaal Ama Darav: Friend or Foe?
- Liam Kosta: All In
- Liam Kosta: Armor Diplomacy
- Liam Kosta: Community
- Liam Kosta: Day out on Aya
- Liam Kosta: Something for the Neighbors
- Liam Kosta: Something for Us
- Nakmor Drack: A Future for Our People
- Nakmor Drack: How to Act Tough
- Nakmor Drack: Krogan Betrayal
- Peebee: A Mysterious Remnant Signal
- Peebee: Reclaiming Poc
- Peebee: Remnant Scanner
- Peebee: Secret Project
- Peebee: Spirits
- The Little Things That Matter
- Truth and Trespass
- Turian Ark: Lost But Not Forgotten
- Vetra Nyx: Means and Ends
- Contagion
- Doesn't Add Up
- Excess Baggage
- Helping Havarl's Scientists3
- Life on the Frontier
- Meet the Resistance4
- Monkeys in Space5
- Movie Night: Better Snacks
- Movie Night: Getting Started
- Movie Night: Raise a Glass
- Movie Night: Snacks
- Movie Night: The Final Piece
- Movie Night: The Right Setup
- Night on the Town
- Safe Journeys
- Settling Kadara
- The Visitor
- Contagion
- Doesn't Add Up
- Excess Baggage
- Helping Havarl's Scientists3
- Life on the Frontier
- Meet the Resistance4
- Monkeys in Space5
- Movie Night: Better Snacks
- Movie Night: Getting Started
- Movie Night: Raise a Glass
- Movie Night: Snacks
- Movie Night: The Final Piece
- Movie Night: The Right Setup
- Night on the Town
- Safe Journeys
- Settling Kadara
- The Visitor
Lore
Datapads
Terminal entries
In addition to the Crew Info Board in the Crew Quarters area, there are two email terminals, one on the Bridge, the other in the Pathfinder's Quarters.
Crew
- About Liam's Movie Night
- About SAM
- About the Paarchero
- Balanced Diet
- Come meet Jill!
- Don't tell anyone...
- Exercise in futility
- Fwd: Thank you!
- Facial Reconstruction
- Good news!
- I appreciate the support
- I blame you
- In Case You're Interested
- Interesting find
- Just a thought!
- Kallo thinks I'm crazy
- Kett Facts
- Message from Suvi
- Movie Night plans
- My paper!
- Never mind
- Not going to gush
- One more try...
- Poker awaits!
- Poker journal
- Serum Update
- Should be sleeping but...
- Spirituality
- Stress Relieving Hobbies
- Stress tests
- Tempest Hacks
- Thank you
- Update on Jaal
- Update on Sara
- Update on Scott
- Yoga Poses
- About Liam's Movie Night
- About SAM
- About the Paarchero
- Balanced Diet
- Come meet Jill!
- Don't tell anyone...
- Exercise in futility
- Fwd: Thank you!
- Facial Reconstruction
- Good news!
- I appreciate the support
- I blame you
- In Case You're Interested
- Interesting find
- Just a thought!
- Kallo thinks I'm crazy
- Kett Facts
- Message from Suvi
- Movie Night plans
- My paper!
- Never mind
- Not going to gush
- One more try...
- Poker awaits!
- Poker journal
- Serum Update
- Should be sleeping but...
- Spirituality
- Stress Relieving Hobbies
- Stress tests
- Tempest Hacks
- Thank you
- Update on Jaal
- Update on Sara
- Update on Scott
- Yoga Poses
Squad
- (heart)
- A communication concerning movies
- A communication from your friend Jaal
- A gift for you
- A Letter of Love and Admiration
- About Kadara
- About Liam's Movie Night
- About Your Dad
- Ahem
- Angaran guns
- Asari refugees!
- Ay-ay-Aya!
- Belief is weird.
- Broken world? Come on!
- Cities and gardens
- Come see me?
- Communication from Jaal (A Trail of Hope)
- Communication from Jaal (after Meridian)
- Communication from Jaal (after Runs in the Family)
- Communication from Jaal (Aya Vault Study)
- Communication from Jaal Ama Darav
- Data Cores
- Data from SAM re: Dr. Okeer
- Didn't want to send this.
- Don't let it go to your head
- Drinks
- Elaaden was rough
- From Your Romantic Friend Jaal
- Fun and games
- Future out here
- Garden
- Getting serious.
- Good work
- Got a Lead
- Got a plan
- I told Sid...
- I'm ready. Are you?
- Inspiration
- Just a thought!
- Just checking in (Tempest)
- Kadara
- Krogan Colony Heist
- Making contacts
- Matriarch credits
- Meet My True Mother
- Message from Akksul
- Need To Speak With You
- Never mind
- New Project
- Non-Work-Related Email from Jaal
- POC!!!
- Proud to be here.
- Random words that aren't weird.
- RE: Matriarch credits
- RE: Things for us. DELETE!!
- RE: RE: Things for us. DELETE!! Actually, save it.
- Rem-Tech
- Reminder
- Remnant Brain!
- Sid
- So much better!
- So much more to do.
- Some good news
- Something big!
- Something Suspicious
- Still a home, even if not ours
- Suvi's Movie Night snacks
- Thank you.
- Thank you...
- Thanks for listening
- That last talk
- That vault
- The asari ark
- Things for us.
- Thinking about you
- Thinking about you.
- Thinking of you
- This sounds bad, kid
- Ugh!
- What gives, kid?
- Writings of Sarissa Theris
- You okay?
- You're the boss.
- (heart)
- A communication concerning movies
- A communication from your friend Jaal
- A gift for you
- A Letter of Love and Admiration
- About Kadara
- About Liam's Movie Night
- About Your Dad
- Ahem
- Angaran guns
- Asari refugees!
- Ay-ay-Aya!
- Belief is weird.
- Broken world? Come on!
- Cities and gardens
- Come see me?
- Communication from Jaal (A Trail of Hope)
- Communication from Jaal (after Meridian)
- Communication from Jaal (after Runs in the Family)
- Communication from Jaal (Aya Vault Study)
- Communication from Jaal Ama Darav
- Data Cores
- Data from SAM re: Dr. Okeer
- Didn't want to send this.
- Don't let it go to your head
- Drinks
- Elaaden was rough
- From Your Romantic Friend Jaal
- Fun and games
- Future out here
- Garden
- Getting serious.
- Good work
- Got a Lead
- Got a plan
- I told Sid...
- I'm ready. Are you?
- Inspiration
- Just a thought!
- Just checking in (Tempest)
- Kadara
- Krogan Colony Heist
- Making contacts
- Matriarch credits
- Meet My True Mother
- Message from Akksul
- Need To Speak With You
- Never mind
- New Project
- Non-Work-Related Email from Jaal
- POC!!!
- Proud to be here.
- Random words that aren't weird.
- RE: Matriarch credits
- RE: Things for us. DELETE!!
- RE: RE: Things for us. DELETE!! Actually, save it.
- Rem-Tech
- Reminder
- Remnant Brain!
- Sid
- So much better!
- So much more to do.
- Some good news
- Something big!
- Something Suspicious
- Still a home, even if not ours
- Suvi's Movie Night snacks
- Thank you.
- Thank you...
- Thanks for listening
- That last talk
- That vault
- The asari ark
- Things for us.
- Thinking about you
- Thinking about you.
- Thinking of you
- This sounds bad, kid
- Ugh!
- What gives, kid?
- Writings of Sarissa Theris
- You okay?
- You're the boss.
Nexus
- Another interview?
- Asking for assistance
- Aya Diplomatic Efforts
- Can we talk? (on camera)
- Concerned about Drack
- Congratulations from Tann
- Curious Voeld Rock
- Free for an interview?
- Getting back to normal
- Havarl: Science Team Deployment
- Heartfelt Thanks
- I'm free!
- In your debt...
- Interviews
- Invitation: Diplomatic Meeting
- Invitation (Pathfinders only)
- Is this a joke?
- Keri's in trouble
- Messages to the Nexus
- Please see me.
- Pyjak
- Returned Supplies
- Something Suspicious
- Stasis pods aboard the turian ark
- Stolen Nexus Goods
- Thanks for saving my carapace
- The brothers McCoy
- Turians on Havarl
- William Spender (email from Kesh)
- You and Meridian
- You were right...
- Your ship's doctor
- Another interview?
- Asking for assistance
- Aya Diplomatic Efforts
- Can we talk? (on camera)
- Concerned about Drack
- Congratulations from Tann
- Curious Voeld Rock
- Free for an interview?
- Getting back to normal
- Havarl: Science Team Deployment
- Heartfelt Thanks
- I'm free!
- In your debt...
- Interviews
- Invitation: Diplomatic Meeting
- Invitation (Pathfinders only)
- Is this a joke?
- Keri's in trouble
- Messages to the Nexus
- Please see me.
- Pyjak
- Returned Supplies
- Something Suspicious
- Stasis pods aboard the turian ark
- Stolen Nexus Goods
- Thanks for saving my carapace
- The brothers McCoy
- Turians on Havarl
- William Spender (email from Kesh)
- You and Meridian
- You were right...
- Your ship's doctor
Other
- About Zia
- Arrests are underway
- Call me
- Communication from Sahuna, True Mother of Jaal
- Confidential Voeld Intel
- Dear customer...
- Don't worry about Kadara
- Error 982: Carrier signal Interrupted!
- Error 982: Carrier Signal interrupted! - Invitation
- For what it's worth...
- From the Desk of Director Addison
- Got a Lead on Ark Natanus
- Heading home
- I found something
- Issue on Elaaden
- Little Hiccup on Kadara
- Mail from Angara Resistance HQ
- Meeting with Akksul
- Message from New Tuchanka: Troubling Kett Activity
- Message from Voeld: Intel on Kett
- Movie Night - finishing up
- News from Eos
- No Subject
- Oh, Ryder...
- Please keep looking
- Problem on Voeld
- Salarian Escape Pod Logs
- Thank You, Pathfinder
- Thanks for the booze!
- The last person you want to hear from
- Update (email about Kadara)
- Update on Kadara
- We need to talk
- Wisdom
- You did the right thing
- You know...
- You surprise me
- You're making waves
- About Zia
- Arrests are underway
- Call me
- Communication from Sahuna, True Mother of Jaal
- Confidential Voeld Intel
- Dear customer...
- Don't worry about Kadara
- Error 982: Carrier signal Interrupted!
- Error 982: Carrier Signal interrupted! - Invitation
- For what it's worth...
- From the Desk of Director Addison
- Got a Lead on Ark Natanus
- Heading home
- I found something
- Issue on Elaaden
- Little Hiccup on Kadara
- Mail from Angara Resistance HQ
- Meeting with Akksul
- Message from New Tuchanka: Troubling Kett Activity
- Message from Voeld: Intel on Kett
- Movie Night - finishing up
- News from Eos
- No Subject
- Oh, Ryder...
- Please keep looking
- Problem on Voeld
- Salarian Escape Pod Logs
- Thank You, Pathfinder
- Thanks for the booze!
- The last person you want to hear from
- Update (email about Kadara)
- Update on Kadara
- We need to talk
- Wisdom
- You did the right thing
- You know...
- You surprise me
- You're making waves
Codex
The Tempest is a survey ship designed for long-range, long-term exploration under a Pathfinder's command. Its light weight and efficient design allow it to operate with a small crew and minimal resources.
Built by the Andromeda Initiative, the Tempest makes use of several once-proprietary technologies, including an IES stealth system original developed by the Systems Alliance. Many of these systems were permitted on the condition that the Tempest only operate in the Andromeda Galaxy.
The Tempest's engine is a variation on the arks' ODSY drives that allow long-term operation, capturing a percentage of the static buildup in capacitors. The recycled electrical charge powers several of the Tempest's onboard systems.
As a Pathfinder vessel, the Tempest has research and development facilities, laboratories, and a well-appointed meeting space to accommodate dignitaries, anticipating any potential first contact scenarios.
Technology
The Tempest required a number of experimental technologies to accommodate the unique requirements of a Pathfinder team. Its planetary surface imaging, for example, uses photosensitive and radar/lidar-emitting microsatellites that coordinate with the Tempest's router back to SAM Node. I then conduct simulated scientific and probability studies on the data before presenting the Pathfinder with a summarized analysis, typically in 0.5 seconds.
The Tempest's computer network presented interesting challenges. As most Milky Way computer systems have anti-AI safeguards built in, the Tempest's network had to be designed from scratch to accommodate my interaction with the ship's systems. Firmware bridges, inspired by studies into geth networking technology, allow me to temporarily interact with and augment sensors, communications, and the ship's navigation array.
Given the desire to reduce mass without sacrificing safety, the electrical charge from the Tempest's capacitors is used to keep the ship stable, via prototype piezoelectric vibration reduction (PVR) technology. When the ship's superstructure is bent by vibrations—such as during atmospheric re-entry or complex flight maneuvers—piezoelectric elements receive an electrical charge that bends bulkheads in the opposing direction, reducing vibrations and smoothing the ship's flight path.
Laboratories
The Tempest is equipped for long-range survey and scientific studies, which are carried out at the ship's two main labs.
The bio lab is equipped to hydroponically grow both Milky Way and Andromeda plant life, for research or consumption. The plants also clean the ship's air and generate a modest amount of oxygen. Sealed observation chambers are set up to study small fauna, sequence genetic material, or simulate bacterial growth in carefully controlled conditions. All biomatter entering or leaving the lab is subjected to additional quarantine measures.
The tech lab is used for engineering and technical studies, spectral analysis using laser apparatus, and for analyzing the capabilities of discovered technology. New minerals or metals can be subjected to additional resistance testing before being used in the Tempest's Research Center. Because of the potential volatility of new materials, the tech lab is equipped with heavy shielding and can be sealed off in an emergency.
ODSY Drive
Standard ship drive cores build up static electricity, and require periodic discharge on a planet or at specialized facilities to prevent static from building to dangerous levels. With few such suitable discharge points in dark space, the ODSY drive core was developed for the arks' long-haul journey to Andromeda. The Tempest's drive core is an experimental small-scale variant based upon the original design.
The ODSY (out-galaxy distributed static synch) drive core is designed to minimize static build-up, and transfers the remaining charge to specially designed capacitors attached to the core. The recycled electricity is used to run ship systems, reducing power requirements and lowering heat generation.
Cross-galaxy, the arks gathered hydrogen using an electromagnetic ramscoop, converting it into protons with an ionizing laser. Proton collision in the arks' fusion reactors provided power for their thrusters. The Tempest's thrusters run on conventional helium-3, though Initiative breakthroughs in fuel efficiency means their helium-3 requirements are drastically lowered.
Research Capabilities
Pathfinders are often the first to encounter new potential threats or valuable technology. The Tempest is therefore equipped for sophisticated research and development in the field, to support a fast turnaround of any necessary upgrades or analysis. Its Research Center syncs with the Tech Lab systems, giving insight into the capabilities of new materials and their potential applications.
My connection to Ark Hyperion and the Nexus allows me to transfer data and latest discoveries from the scientists stationed there. Quantum computing enables multiple complex simulations to be run simultaneously, and new components or configurations can be tested virtually before they are built.
Stealth System
In 2183, the Systems Alliance and the Turian Hierarchy co-developed the IES (internal emission sink) stealth system for small military frigates. It's unknown how the Initiative acquired this system for its survey ships, as IES stealth technology is classified. Despite valid security certificates, no record of negotiations exists in the Nexus legal archives.
An IES stealth system is designed to capture the heat and radiation emitted by all starships in refrigerated storage sinks, effectively removing the ship from sensors. Initiative starship systems are streamlined to emit less electromagnetic and particle radiation, and to lower heat production. This reduces the amount of emissions to be stored. Additionally, breakthroughs in cryogenic research allow the storage sinks to be more effectively refrigerated, allowing longer stealth time before the sinks must be vented for safety.
The Tempest can remain stationary in stealth for several hours, or travel at FTL in "silent running" for shorter periods.
Notes
When the Tempest lands on a planet, the following map symbol will indicate the landing zone. The Tempest can also be used as a fast travel point .
Of the four outpost locations, only Ditaeon does not have a landing site for the Tempest.
1 Helping Havarl's Scientists is a Priority Ops mission if Ryder partially completes the Meet the Resistance mission arc — Meet the Resistance → On the Frontlines → Stage a Rescue.
2 Meet the Resistance is a Priority Ops mission if Ryder completes this mission before Helping Havarl's Scientists.
3 Helping Havarl's Scientists changes from a Priority Ops mission to a Heleus Assignments mission if Ryder first completes the Meet the Resistance mission arc — Meet the Resistance → On the Frontlines → Stage a Rescue.
4 Meet the Resistance changes from a Priority Ops mission to a Heleus Assignments mission if Ryder completes this mission after Helping Havarl's Scientists.
5 Monkeys in Space is exclusive to Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions.
Achievements and trophies
The following achievements and trophies can be earned which are related to Tempest:
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H-047c Landing
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