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Vespid Dynamics Swarm Relay Beacon SRB-4

A portable beacon that serves as a command-and-control relay point for Vespid drone swarms, extending operational range and providing a rally point for autonomous drone assets. The SRB-4 broadcasts encrypted control signals, collects sensor data from drones within range, and can serve as an autonomous command node if communication with the primary controller is lost. Multiple beacons can be networked to create a mesh of relay points covering an entire operational area. The beacon also serves as a charging station for micro-drones, with inductive pads that recharge up to four drones simultaneously.

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name

Vespid Dynamics Swarm Relay Beacon SRB-4

brand name

Vespid

product name

Vespid Dynamics Swarm Relay Beacon SRB-4

aliases

SRB-4
Drone Beacon
Swarm Point
Rally Flag

category

drones

manufacturer

VESPID DYNAMICS

tier availability

Tier 2+

legality

Restricted — authorized drone operations

specifications

relay range	1 kilometer radius
control capacity	Up to 50 drones per beacon
charging pads	4 inductive micro-drone chargers
mesh networking	Up to 10 beacons per network
autonomous mode	Maintains last orders if controller lost
battery	48-hour operation
weight	0.8 kg
form factor	Cylinder
info	15 cm tall; magnetic base
deployment	Hand-placed or drone-delivered

story hooks

SRB-4 beacons have been found placed throughout a Tier 2 district in a grid pattern — someone is building a drone operations infrastructure across the entire district without authorization.
An SRB-4 in autonomous mode has been maintaining a drone patrol pattern around a building for three weeks after its controller was killed — the drones are protecting something their dead operator cared about.

related entities

Lighthouse
Vespid Dynamics

physical description

visual profile	A sleek cylindrical command beacon resembling a tactical flashlight crossed with a communications relay. The form is purposefully compact and mobile, designed for rapid deployment across urban and industrial environments. Its tapered top narrows to a broadcasting antenna array, while the base widens slightly to accommodate inductive charging pads and a heavy-duty magnetic mounting system.
dimensions	15 cm tall, approximately 5 cm diameter at widest point (base)
weight description	0.8 kg—handheld and pocketable in tactical gear, though typically carried in a quick-access pouch or mounted via magnetic base
primary material	Aerospace-grade polymer composite housing with embedded copper mesh shielding; aluminum alloy base ring
finish	Matte gunmetal with subtle anti-reflective coating; visible heatsink ribbing along upper cylinder; polished aluminum charging contacts
color scheme	Matte charcoal gray body with electric teal accent strips running vertically; bronze/copper inductive charging pad rings visible at base; faint phosphorescent emergency stripe
interface elements	Top-mounted status LED ring (multicolor: green for active relay, amber for mesh connection, red for low power); four flush inductive charging pads arranged in circular pattern on base; recessed toggle power switch; small diagnostic holodisplay port (3mm); integrated antenna array at apex with micro-adjustable pivot joints
distinctive features	Layered antenna crown with 6 articulated micro-relay spines that physically fan out when powered Four inductive charging pads that glow faintly blue during active charging cycle Mesh networking indicator: secondary LED band that pulses to show connected beacon count in local network Magnetic base with adjustable tension—strong enough to hold on moving vehicles or drones Vespid security hologram on lower cylinder that shifts color when tilted (anti-counterfeit measure)
manufacturer markings	Vespid Dynamics logo embossed on upper third; 'SRB-4' designation below logo; regulatory stamps (GLMZ compliance, QUANTA pricing: Φ2,400); serial number laser-etched on base ring
condition typical	In field deployment, typically mounted magnetically on vehicle dash, rooftop relay point, or held by handler in tactical harness. Charging pads show minor scuff marks from micro-drone contacts. Antenna spines are often slightly oriented toward signal source.

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Product photography of Vespid Dynamics SRB-4 swarm relay beacon on industrial workbench, shot from 45-degree angle. Cylinder stands upright next to a handful of hexagonal micro-drones and a corpo tactical loadout harness. Cinematic lighting emphasizes the matte charcoal finish and teal accent stripes; cool blue ambient glow from inductive charging pads. Out-of-focus background shows holographic network topology display. Tactile texture visible on antenna crown. Shallow depth of field. Neo-noir neo-military aesthetic. Shot on dark metal workbench with light grid backdrop. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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