As per p118 of Strategic Ops, the small NCSS doubles detection ranges and the large model triples them. But what about detection penalties for distance?
For example, the detection roll for an emergence wave (same page) has a penalty of half the distance, in AU, from the arrival. So, 4 AU from arrival is +2 to the roll, right? So does the large NCSS have a +2 penalty at 12 AU?
Basically, while a large NCSS can theoretically detect an emergence wave within 45 AU (3x the 15 AU max for standard ships), is it equally hampered for distance? If so, even an elite crew tops out their detection range around 18AU (3 crew skill, +2 for wave, -2 for NCSS, +9 for 18 AU = 12 max for 2d6).
Thanks.