Master Catalog Numbering System
From SPID
The Master Catalog Numbering System [MCNS] is a list of Master Catalog Numbers [MCN], each which represent the design of a Collection Of Systems used in the Space Police arsenal.
Effectively, the MCNS is a master list of model numbers for vessels, installations and other heavy machinery.
Numbering Conventions
Each MCN consists of three parts, which are defined in the following manner:
MMMM[M]
Model Number
T[T]
Type Suffix
-SSSSSSSS
Serial Number
- Model Number: A unique four or five digit number that represents this specific model.
- Type Suffix: A one or two letter suffix that defines the primary function or purpose of this specific model.
- Serial Number: An eight digit hexadecimal code representing the unique identifier for any individual Collection Of Systems represented by the entire MCN.
Number Usage
When referencing a design class as a whole, the Serial Number is omitted, otherwise it is included when discussing a specific machine.
