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Class:
      Space Outpost
Designation:
      KC SP-1000 "Zarkol"
Total Mass:
      800 tons
Maximum Speed:
      n/a
Armament:
      2 AFPC Turrets
      4 Xaser Turrets
Armor:
      none
Shields:
      Type C-10 HiCS System
Drives:
      8 SMT-10 Maneuvering Thrusters

Unit Outline:
    A small, lightly armed outpost, the Zarkol is usually located in KC space and used more for observation and as a checkpoint for ships in shipping lanes, than for a defensive platform. 

System Specifications:
    The main weapons of the Zarkol are the two Aggrigated Fusion Pulse Cannon turrets.  While not nearly as powerful as the MGW, the AFPC turrets are useful at long ranges and can bring down most shields.  These weapons are rarely used, however, because Zarkol stations are rarely located in combat zones.
    The Zarkol is also armed with 4 Xaser turrets.  While the Xasers aren't very effective against capital ships, their high rate of fire and high accuracy make them very effective against fighters and bombers.  They are also used to shoot incoming asteroids and deflect them away from the station.
    The Zarkol has no armor, only a C-10 HiCS System.  This shielding system is sufficient for the non to light combat roles seen by Zarkols, and can also deflect space debris sufficiently. 

Operational Capabilities:
    Zarkols are used for checkpoints in shipping lanes, and as observation platforms for science teams.  Lacking engines, they are towed to a single spot and left there, with only their maneuvering thrusters to help the station stay in a constant orbit around something, or to keep its position constant.  While only lightly armed, they can defend themselves from light attacks and raids.