Laira Darkhold
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EIDOLON-CLASS MODULATING ENERGY SHIELD
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To submit a neat little updated shield
Image Source: Not Applicable
Canon Link: Shield Xhttp://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shield_X
Primary Source: Not Applicable
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Alderaan Engineeringhttp://starwarsrp.net/topic/102401-alderaan-engineering/
Affiliation: Closed Market
Model: MK1
Modularity: Yes
Material: Electronics
SPECIAL FEATURES
Alderaan Engineering designed the Eidolon an updated version of the age old deflector shield. While in terms of strength, durability, or endurance there is little change between the Eidolon and any other type, the key differences between them are in their versatility.
All the same basic components are consistent with standard shield types, however the Eidolon also includes a sensor, which detects abnormalities in weapon’s fire that allow certain energy types and projectiles to pass through the shield unfazed and an automated control system that allows modulates the energy output of the shield, altering its frequency so that those abnormalities are no longer able to effect the shield system.
Obviously this means that the shield must first be fired upon and bypassed by a specific weapon in order for the modulating control system to adjust for that weapon type. Afterwards, within a few seconds, the shield modulates its output, adjusting so that it is able to defend against that weapon type. Being an energy shield, it will of course continue to be reduced in effectiveness as it is continuously struck. Furthermore if the shield is reset or disabled and brought back online, its control system resets and it would need to be fired upon again in order to modulate itself.
In smaller ships, such as Starfighters, squadrons are able to be networked together assuming they are able to communicate properly, so that if one fighter in the squadron is fired upon the entire group’s shields adjust accordingly. In larger ships, this advantage is too tedious and straining on the control modules as they are required to maintain numerous projectors and detect far more shield abnormalities.
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To submit a neat little updated shield
Image Source: Not Applicable
Canon Link: Shield Xhttp://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shield_X
Primary Source: Not Applicable
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Alderaan Engineeringhttp://starwarsrp.net/topic/102401-alderaan-engineering/
Affiliation: Closed Market
Model: MK1
Modularity: Yes
- Size: Eidolon can be built to fit any size of Starship or vehicle
Material: Electronics
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Deflector Shield: The Eidolon is comparable to a Deflector Shield in terms of defensive ability and durability based on the ship it is installed upon.
- Networked: Squadrons of starfighters are often networked together, so that the whole squadron’s shields modulate to different weapons no matter which one is struck.
- Modulating: The Eidolon was created specifically to counter weapons and objects that bypass energy shields, such as Solar Ionization Weapons, gravity pulses, Individual Field Disruptors, and the like which have grown more prevalent in the galaxy.
- One Shot Through: In order for the Eidolon’s internal mechanisms to be properly calibrated, it must be fired upon by the weapons in question. In addition, it will not be calibrated to a specific weapon until that weapon effects it, meaning that at least one bolt or volley will bypass the shield before it can modulate its output to counter it.
- Shield Reset: Each time the shield is deactivated and reactivated, the modulation must occur again.
Alderaan Engineering designed the Eidolon an updated version of the age old deflector shield. While in terms of strength, durability, or endurance there is little change between the Eidolon and any other type, the key differences between them are in their versatility.
All the same basic components are consistent with standard shield types, however the Eidolon also includes a sensor, which detects abnormalities in weapon’s fire that allow certain energy types and projectiles to pass through the shield unfazed and an automated control system that allows modulates the energy output of the shield, altering its frequency so that those abnormalities are no longer able to effect the shield system.
Obviously this means that the shield must first be fired upon and bypassed by a specific weapon in order for the modulating control system to adjust for that weapon type. Afterwards, within a few seconds, the shield modulates its output, adjusting so that it is able to defend against that weapon type. Being an energy shield, it will of course continue to be reduced in effectiveness as it is continuously struck. Furthermore if the shield is reset or disabled and brought back online, its control system resets and it would need to be fired upon again in order to modulate itself.
In smaller ships, such as Starfighters, squadrons are able to be networked together assuming they are able to communicate properly, so that if one fighter in the squadron is fired upon the entire group’s shields adjust accordingly. In larger ships, this advantage is too tedious and straining on the control modules as they are required to maintain numerous projectors and detect far more shield abnormalities.
