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+ | ====== Enhanced Subspace Wave Drive ====== | ||
+ | Near the end of --, the Lorath Matriarchy were in a process of adapting their pre-existing and future starship designs to accommodate the need to be able to achieve faster-than-light speeds. While making this vital step, the Lorath... Due to this contact, the Lorath were prematurely thrust into the inter-stellar arena, because of this, the Lorath were forced to field a faster-than-light propulsion system which was ill-matched to those which were in use at the time by other space faring civilizations. With the passing of time, the Lorath have managed to develop their technological capabilities greatly since the time they were first found by --. With this development, | ||
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+ | ===== Technical Information ===== | ||
+ | ==== The Foundation ==== | ||
+ | The Enhanced Subspace Wave Drive still utilizes the fundamental concepts of the [[lorath: | ||
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+ | === Subspace Field Projection === | ||
+ | In the original [[lorath: | ||
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+ | == Leading Edge == | ||
+ | Due to the improvements made in Lorath subspace field technology, subspace field emitter systems are now capable of projecting tighter fields with increased distance. Due to this capability, ships utilizing enhanced systems are capable of projecting a ' | ||
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+ | ==== New Components ==== | ||
+ | To better improve the capabilities of the pre-existing drive systems, a series of easy-to-install additional components have been developed to improve the performance of the already existing drive systems aboard the Lorath Matriarchy' | ||
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+ | === Capacitor System === | ||
+ | A capacitor can be added to pre-existing drive systems which allow for power to be stored within a protected power capacitor system. This system is capable of storing the power required to propel the ship, but also, it is capable of providing additional power in the event of requiring more power to be put to the subspace field to increase speed. | ||
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+ | === Self Adjusting Field Regulator === | ||
+ | Thanks to advancements in Synthetic Intelligence technology, the Lorath have managed to develop a self-correcting computing system which can regulate the subspace field projected by the propulsion systems to compensate for gravitic, subspace, quantum, and other interferences which would impair the efficiency of a given configuration of subspace field. When the SI system detects that a field configuration is proving to be inefficient, | ||
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+ | === Optional External Projectors === | ||
+ | An option of attaching additional subspace projectors is available. Additional subspace projectors would allow for increased field range, improved stability, enhanced precision, and easier maintenance. However, external projectors carry the inherent flaw of being vulnerable to external interference, | ||
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+ | == Zahl Type 02 Projectors == | ||
+ | These projectors designed specifically for the Zahl Type 02 are intended to be placed upon the topside of the vessel in the external mounting ports utilized primarily for weapons. When one of these units is placed upon the Type 02 Zahl, it permits the Zahl to provide a sufficient subspace field to carry itself, and up to four other vessels of a similar size. | ||
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+ | == Hawk Fighter Bomber Projectors == | ||
+ | A wing-tip pod is available for the Hawk Fighter Bomber which would contain a subspace field emitter system. When attached, the Hawk's FTL speeds are increased, and FTL maneuverability is also improved. The external module also can provide subspace field coverage for up to four other similar sized starships. | ||
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+ | == Harvester Projector == | ||
+ | The external subspace field projector add-on for the Harvester is much larger than most others. The unit is designed to fit upon one of the mounting ports intended for the mounting of a full size cargo container. Due to the sheer size of the unit, the field which it can produce can influence an area of up to ten kilometers, and can provide sufficient field integrity to carry thirty ships of a similar size within the field. | ||
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+ | == Misc. Projector == | ||
+ | The projectors intended for miscellaneous applications can vary in size, shape, and configuration to be suitable for ship sizes from shuttles to full size battleships. Thus making categorization difficult. | ||
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+ | === Field Masking System === | ||
+ | Due to the new distinctive signature produced by the subspace wave drive system, an additional system has been developed to reduce the reduction in stealth caused by the propulsion system. | ||
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+ | This system must be mounted externally in proximity to the ship's propulsion systems. | ||
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+ | | :!: **Note:** The Field Masking System can not completely hide the subspace field of the originating ship. This system is primarily utilized for misdirection and misinformation. | | ||
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+ | == Wake Disbursal == | ||
+ | Complementing the actual propelling subspace systems, a secondary emission system can be added which can be utilized to disburse, or break up the subspace wake left behind the ship. This system operates by producing a wide-field irregular subspace distortion. This distortion masks the true trail produced by the traveling ship, and produces a wake which produces the sensor illusion that the ship has traveled in several different directions. This system is intended to make tracking the traveling ship more difficult. | ||
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+ | == Lead Masking == | ||
+ | Prior to a ship traveling at faster-than-light speeds actually arriving, a preceding distortion in quantum and subspace fields is produced ahead of the ship. To reduce these apparent tell-tale effects, the lead masking system creates a masking field of misleading subspace signals and gravitic surges which produce a number of sensor ' | ||
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+ | ==== Benefits and Flaws ==== | ||
+ | Due to the new field geometry, some benefits and flaws are created which have been accepted to be within the limits specified by the requirements of the Lorath' | ||
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+ | == Benefits == | ||
+ | Due to the improved field geometry, negative effects upon subspace have been decreased, speeds have been increased, and general field stability has been greatly enhanced. Along with the technical benefits, the speed which can be delivered by the system has been improved to yield results of 14,000c when powered by quantum power systems or antimatter with capacitor boost. A speed of 10,000c is sustainable utilizing only antimatter systems. | ||
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+ | == Flaws == | ||
+ | Due to the new geometry, it is now easier to identify Lorath ships at a longer distance, intended directions of travel can be easily figured by determining the direction of the ' | ||
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+ | | :!: **Note:** Due to the nature of calibrations required for the enhanced subspace wave drive systems, attainable speeds may vary | | ||
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+ | ==== Strength In Numbers ==== | ||
+ | Due to the new precision which is capable of being delivered by the subspace wave drive system, a new capability is available which involves the over-lapping of subspace fields to create a larger field with increased overall power and increased influence upon subspace and regular space. With the presence of additional field generators, attainable speeds are improved, field strength is enhanced, and power required to maintain speeds are decreased. | ||
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+ | === The Speed Of The Mob === | ||
+ | With each additional contributing ship within the field of influence established by the overlapped subspace field systems a 10% increase in efficiency has been noted. | ||
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+ | ==== Graphic Representation Of Comparison ==== | ||
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