====== Full Spectrum Barrier System ======

The Full Spectrum Barrier System (FSBS) defense [[lorath_matriarchy:technology|technology]] was developed pre-Exodus and takes various sub-defense technologies and intelligently uses them together, based on the type of incoming fire detected to protect an armor, ship or other high-end military unit from attack.

In effect, FSBS is a form of concatenation for a number of shielding technologies present in [[:lorath_matriarchy|Lorath]] military equipment. By properly coordinating several levels of shielding designed to stop specific forms of attack, the system's overall endurance rises exponentially, although the limitations of each technology are not changed. 
If a unit with FSBS has it's shielding completely drained but it remains operational, the shielding can very quickly restore itself and become effective again rather than require a complete restart of the system.

The system was first deployed as a part of Project Winter's [[:lorath:mecha:lo-amx_winter_series]] unit. As trials progressed, the onboard AI learned through trial error when to use which type of shielding rather than project all types at all times at maximum strength. The end result is a more efficient defense system which remains effective even under surprise attack.

In order for the barrier to be properly calibrated when installed and during maintenance and to restore operations after barrier failure in combat, an AI system must be present.



==== Components: ====
 
=== Magnetic Shielding ===
Through the use of a series of high power magnetic field generators, the unit is able to rapidly create a magnetic bubble around itself which would be able to protect it from incoming attacks which are comprised of matter (Projectiles, plasma streams, particle beams). The magnetic shield unfortunately does not serve as strong enough protection to deflect raw-energy attacks. Fortunately, the magnetic shield systems of the unit are capable of producing a tightly confined magnetic field which can be sustained as a bubble, or as a directed 'wall'.

=== Plasma Shielding ===
By utilizing vented plasma and a magnetic field projection, the unit is capable of creating a directed shield of plasma which can be used to deflect or destroy incoming projectiles, energy beams, and particle beams.

=== Gravitational Shielding ===
Through the use of the unit's gravity manipulation devices, the unit can produce a field of manipulated gravity which through bending space can redirect projectiles and particle beams. Along with this protection, the gravitational shield can manipulate nearby objects.