Research and Detection Devices
Overview
Specialized units develop portable instruments for terrain inspection area scanning and trace detection. Names and technologies vary across regions and eras yet the core categories remain consistent.
Devices
- Trakir thermal trace detector for recent human or mechanical activity highlighting warm footprints engine residue and thermal anomalies along possible routes.
- Morsen subsurface scanner for vaults tunnels buried objects or traps generating depth profiles and void maps with caution alerts.
- Lythar bio detector for DNA blood tissue residue hair and general organic traces.
- Velsyn silent communication and data transfer device for intra team coordination providing short range low footprint transmission with relay options through Communicators.
- Korath micro environmental sensor for chemicals toxins burn traces propellant residue and corrosives offering threshold and exposure warnings.
Operating Notes
- Kits are usually paired with Communicators for encrypted short transmissions and with data extractors for sorting or later analysis via Blinkstick.
- Subsurface scans Morsen may produce false positives in basalt layers requiring cross checks with thermal or chemical readings Trakir Korath.
- Biological samples Lythar require clean swabs and sealed vials. Indicators degrade under heavy rain or dust.
Risks and Limitations
- Dense urban interference covered galleries or underground passages can reduce range and fidelity.
- Excessive scan frequency introduces artificial aliasing traces. Segment based passes are recommended when possible.
- Use near active surveillance such as Scarab units or grid nodes of the Aerial Surveillance Grid can attract attention. Low profile intervals are preferred.
Notes
Research and detection devices form the backbone of field investigation on Olmara enabling rapid technical assessment without heavy equipment. Their precision depends heavily on operator discipline environment and timing.