Ashin Varanin
Professional Enabler
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Intent: A new type of field/propulsion technology, as a component for future inventions. Loosely based off the IRL M2P2.
Development Thread: None
Manufacturer: Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps
Model: RADOS Field Projector
Affiliation: Theed Hangar, select customers
Modularity: It is a module
Production: Limited
Material: Field projector electronics
Strengths:
Description: The Radiative Deflection Omnidirectional Sail (RADOS) Field Projector is something of a thought experiment. Although easily overwhelmed by weapons fire, this unique field intercepts radiative energy and converts it to kinetic energy. The generator can be scaled for anything corvette size or smaller. The field extends some distance away from the hull, so as to catch as much energy as possible.
The RADOS field can convert energy from anywhere along the electromagnetic spectrum. Thus, when the RADOS field is employed as a solar sail, and the vessel is near a star, the whole spectrum of background stellar radiation is converted into kinetic energy. This makes the RADOS field a functional solar sail. In speed, it's comparable to a tachyon sail or standard engines, but it's bound to the net directionality of incoming radiation (generally, a star) like a traditional light-based sail. Skilled operators can adjust the field to prioritize different sources of light/radiation when such are available; naturally, this is called 'tacking.'
The RADOS field interacts strangely with other kinds of fields. Standard ray/particle deflector shields release large amounts of energy when struck by anything. If that anything is a RADOS field, the RADOS converts to kinetic energy most of the energy that the other shield just released. The RADOS then ricochets away, around 10-15% faster than the relative velocity of the collision should allow. (Note that the impact's effect on another ship's shields is no larger than any other impact with similar relative mass and velocity.) This property makes the RADOS a tricky proposition for a ship-handler. The RADOS field can be quite large; it is expanded or contracted as necessary for steering/acceleration control). If the field is dialed up in size, collision is more likely. If the RADOS brushes against the shields of another ship, the vessel mounting the RADOS will get a jolt in the opposite direction. Since RADOS fields are generally meant for elite personal yachts and small-scale projects, the RADOS-equipped ship can get its trajectory affected profoundly.
The RADOS is thus meant for experienced handlers. It comes with a raft of disclaimers and warnings, none of which stop the occasional young, rich daredevil from pinballing his new solar sailer through a fleet with ever-increasing velocity, or bouncing along the surface of a planetary shield. (Acceleration is largely cosmetic and hugely situational, and would have no extreme effect on starship speed ratings.) Theed Hangar is looking into combat applications, but so far the RADOS remains a curio and a toy, its benefits dubious and its cost prohibitive.
Primary Source:[SIZE=12.2222px] [/SIZE][SIZE=12.2222px]Not influenced by any Chaos submissions. Loosely based off the real-life M2P2 and the three main kinds of solar sail in Star Wars (radiation, tachyon, exotic).[/SIZE]
Intent: A new type of field/propulsion technology, as a component for future inventions. Loosely based off the IRL M2P2.
Development Thread: None
Manufacturer: Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps
Model: RADOS Field Projector
Affiliation: Theed Hangar, select customers
Modularity: It is a module
Production: Limited
Material: Field projector electronics
Strengths:
- Converts diffuse, incoming radiative energy (e.g. stellar radiation, a small portion of weapons fire, the energy emitted by shields when they intercept projectiles) into kinetic energy, with sufficient efficiency to generate a moderate amount of sublight thrust.
- Resists/bounces off other forms of shielding (in theory, you could use the RADOS field to pinball something off another ship's shields).
- Very, very poor defensive qualities against actual weaponry (around 0.1x the strength of standard ray/particle deflector shielding).
- Resists/repels other forms of shielding (don't brush up against other ships, or you'll find yourself careening, possibly out of control).
- You're heading in the direction that net energy compels you to go, like a light-based solar sailer; Dooku's ship this ain't.
- Confined to small ships (corvette or smaller).
Description: The Radiative Deflection Omnidirectional Sail (RADOS) Field Projector is something of a thought experiment. Although easily overwhelmed by weapons fire, this unique field intercepts radiative energy and converts it to kinetic energy. The generator can be scaled for anything corvette size or smaller. The field extends some distance away from the hull, so as to catch as much energy as possible.
The RADOS field can convert energy from anywhere along the electromagnetic spectrum. Thus, when the RADOS field is employed as a solar sail, and the vessel is near a star, the whole spectrum of background stellar radiation is converted into kinetic energy. This makes the RADOS field a functional solar sail. In speed, it's comparable to a tachyon sail or standard engines, but it's bound to the net directionality of incoming radiation (generally, a star) like a traditional light-based sail. Skilled operators can adjust the field to prioritize different sources of light/radiation when such are available; naturally, this is called 'tacking.'
The RADOS field interacts strangely with other kinds of fields. Standard ray/particle deflector shields release large amounts of energy when struck by anything. If that anything is a RADOS field, the RADOS converts to kinetic energy most of the energy that the other shield just released. The RADOS then ricochets away, around 10-15% faster than the relative velocity of the collision should allow. (Note that the impact's effect on another ship's shields is no larger than any other impact with similar relative mass and velocity.) This property makes the RADOS a tricky proposition for a ship-handler. The RADOS field can be quite large; it is expanded or contracted as necessary for steering/acceleration control). If the field is dialed up in size, collision is more likely. If the RADOS brushes against the shields of another ship, the vessel mounting the RADOS will get a jolt in the opposite direction. Since RADOS fields are generally meant for elite personal yachts and small-scale projects, the RADOS-equipped ship can get its trajectory affected profoundly.
The RADOS is thus meant for experienced handlers. It comes with a raft of disclaimers and warnings, none of which stop the occasional young, rich daredevil from pinballing his new solar sailer through a fleet with ever-increasing velocity, or bouncing along the surface of a planetary shield. (Acceleration is largely cosmetic and hugely situational, and would have no extreme effect on starship speed ratings.) Theed Hangar is looking into combat applications, but so far the RADOS remains a curio and a toy, its benefits dubious and its cost prohibitive.
Primary Source:[SIZE=12.2222px] [/SIZE][SIZE=12.2222px]Not influenced by any Chaos submissions. Loosely based off the real-life M2P2 and the three main kinds of solar sail in Star Wars (radiation, tachyon, exotic).[/SIZE]
