how exactly does does the keyhole sats work? i notice they randomly spot subs or carriers thousands of miles away sometimes. does the player have any control over them?

Random (i.e. hard wired in the code) detections not capable of being controlled by the player.

dang i figured, is there anything in the scenario editor to simulate satellites?

dang i figured, is there anything in the scenario editor to simulate satellites?

 

Unfortunately not. Something that is on the wish list.

Wondering for years about the implementation of some more realistic SOSUS with fixed subs platforms long range sonar-equipped, analogous to mines, but I've not enough data.

Also, SOSUS was a strategic sensor no linked to tactical commands.

I remember reading someting in the documentation about contacts being displayed as a result of data from Keyhole satellites. I believe it was in reference to the IOPG Battleset, but I can't recall the release. Am I mistaken, or is the source no longer used?

 

Buddha

I remember reading someting in the documentation about contacts being displayed as a result of data from Keyhole satellites. I believe it was in reference to the IOPG Battleset, but I can't recall the release. Am I mistaken, or is the source no longer used?

Buddha

Is this what you are referring to? In reference to the original IOPG battleset:

Satellite intelligence (RORSAT and PAVESAT) is implemented for the major powers and their allies.