Bright Star Auto Scout

Developed by preeminent robotics manufacturer Ulsop Robotics, supervising technician Jamison Cameron the Bright Star Automated Scout was intended to fully automate the task of exploring and charting distant star systems, a task which had cost the lives of many crew during the Star League era alone. It was theorized that a machine could complete this task much quicker and more safely than a manned exploration JumpShip.

However, during the first voyage without an escort, the prototype left its planned ten-jump course and exited known space, with the final sighting at New Samarkand. While other sightings of the craft have been reported since, none have been confirmed and it is generally assumed the craft is no longer functional after half a millennium.

Cargo
The Bright Star has two bays, one with a capacity for two small craft intended for use by maintenance personnel, and a second with a 123.5 ton cargo capacity.

Design Quirks
The Bright Star Auto Scout is subject to the following Design Quirk:
 * Nonfunctional Item (Fully automated ASRCS-driven JumpShip)