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XX4-LL33 TECHTONIC DEFLECTOR SHIELD SYSTEM ARRAY
- Intent:
- A New Deflector Shield System Circa 902 ABY
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- Closed-Market Status
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- XX4-LL33 Techtonic Deflector Shield System Array
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- No Modularity for the XX4-LL33
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- Limited-Scale Production
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- Superior Stress Absorption >
- The XX4-LL33 Shielding Array represents a cutting-edge Deflector Shield designed for starships and vehicles, specifically engineered to intercept and redirect incoming projectiles and laser beams away from the protected object. Its unique hexagonal configuration enables it to withstand significantly higher levels of impact from enemy attacks, surpassing the capabilities of traditional spherical Deflector Shields found in the current market.
- Long-Range Protection >
- The hexagonal arrangement enables the safeguarded object to counteract severe physical assaults, like those from mass-driver cannons, by dispersing the impact evenly across its entire surface, rather than absorbing it directly into the spherical structure. This allows it to last significantly longer than standard deflector shields currently in use amongst the naval superpowers.
- Capital-Ship Grade >
- The extensive power needed to operate the XX4-LL33 Shielding Array restricts its installation to vessels classified as Capital Ships, like Star Destroyers and Battlecruisers. This limitation prevents its use on starfighters and cruisers due to the overwhelming power demand that would strain their systems and sub-systems.
- Walkers and Tank Grade>
- Similar to the Capital-Ship Grade, the XX4-LL33 Shielding Array's power requirements restricts its use to military-grade walkers and very large combat tanks of both the treaded and hovercraft classification. This limitation prevents its use on anything other than a very large and very heavy type vehicle as the overwhelming power demand would put serious strain on their weapon systems and sub-systems.
- Extreme Firepower >
- The XX4-LL33 Shielding Array's exceptional design renders it a formidable adversary in combat; however, it remains susceptible to overwhelming firepower. If the enemy concentrates their attack on a specific point of the capital-ship or vehicle's hexagonal structure, the immense pressure exerted will completely shatter the shield, necessitating a complete recharge for it to become operational once more.
In the year 902 ABY, there was a significant shift in Galactic Naval Tactics, as they moved away from close-up defensive battles and embraced long-range offensive strategies. To maintain a competitive edge in the Galactic Market, the InterGalactic Technology Union, led by Rulonom Laborr, embarked on the development of the XX4-LL33 Techtonic Deflector Shield System Array.
This advanced shield system was designed specifically for capital ships and heavy combat vehicles. Looking back at the evolution of deflector shields, it is evident that there had been minimal changes since the rise of the galaxy's major powers. This stagnation allowed for the development of physical offensive weaponry such as the mass-driver cannon which could penetrate through standard shielding without much difficulty from a considerably longer range.
Despite the prevalence of the mass-driver batteries on the battlefield, the deflector shield remained the same costing thousands of lives in naval engagements across the known galaxy. To address this problem, the XX4-LL33 was specifically developed to counter the threat posed by mass-driver batteries. This advanced shield is designed to absorb stress more effectively, enabling it to distribute the impact of physical projectiles and laser weapons across its surface. By doing so, it effectively neutralizes the significant advantage of mass-drivers in both long-range and close up confrontations.
Although the shield is revolutionary on the galactic market - it does come with significant weaknesses such as immense power requirements which means it can only be installed on capital-ship grade vessels and heavy combat vehicles instead of being universal. Additionally - the shielding array can still be battered down through enough concentrated firepower on a singular point of the shield; overwhelming its ability to spread out the damage.
