                             Command : SATELLITE

 SYNTAX:
   [##:##] Command: satellite [<PLANE> | <SECTS>]

The  satellite  command  is  how  you get information from your satellites.  A
satellite must be in orbit (launched) before it will begin transmitting.   The
type of information you get from a satellite depends on what type of satellite
it is.

An ordinary satellite will return data that looks remarkably like  radar  out-
put.  If the satellite has imaging capabilities you will see the sector desig-
nations.  If not then you will see a '?' for inhabited sectors.

A satellite with imaging capabilities will also show the ships within range.

Spy satellites provide much more information.  Their output is  a  table  that
looks  remarkably  like  spy  output followed by another table listing all the
ships in the area with their owner, ship type, and efficiency.

Spy satellites with imaging capabilities can also see subs!

                             Command : SATELLITE

After launching, a satellite will take a while to come on line.   During  this
period, (shown by mobility being < 127), you cannot use the satellite.

See also : launch, radar, spy, census, map, ship-types

