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rather than untested quantum torpedoes, why don't we just launch Nacelle prototypes at problems?
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[X] Ultrawide Deflector (Prototype)
It'd probably just blow up subspace and somehow destroy all dilithium somehow.
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[X] Ultrawide Deflector (Prototype)
Part of me is now wondering if we could've had three forward launchers if we'd gone Ushaan, but that same part of me is also thinking that it would've been a much harder sell to the peacemongers.
Part of me is now wondering if we could've had three forward launchers if we'd gone Ushaan, but that same part of me is also thinking that it would've been a much harder sell to the peacemongers.
I think the real problem might have been torpedo storage there.
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[X] Standard Deflector
[X] Ultrawide Deflector (Prototype)
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Romulan: What're you going to do, sit on me?
Sovereign: Don't tempt me.
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Would not mind more story's from the outside or internal POVs on the ships. Looked like Ms. I hate temprol mechanics really liked her new ship
[X] Ultrawide Deflector (Prototype)
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Can we get a general safety upgrade. Like none exploding consoles and maybe some safety straps or something.
Some internal bulkheads for cover. I know it's somewhat below a traction or whatever but I am sure it will save some lives.
Some internal bulkheads for cover. I know it's somewhat below a traction or whatever but I am sure it will save some lives.
Empress_Boog
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But how will the redshirts die if the consoles don't explode and the hull is breached despite shields still being at 82%.
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In one of a hundred other ways that are hopefully not because of being lazy or stupid
Why? The saucer is almost as wide as a Nimitz class carrier is long. They should have no problem finding room for torpedo bunkers.
NSMS
Probably evil, unfortunately.
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Such technology is, alas, far beyond the Starfleet of today. Perhaps in several centuries it might be possible, but until then? Consoles made of the finest explodium shall have to remain the standard.
2370: Project Sovereign (Propulsion: Part Two)
[X] Ultrawide Deflector (Prototype)
The ultrawide deflector is an interesting piece of the technology, but quite distinct from the elongated deflector dishes used in the Galaxy-class. This is effectively the same kind of technology as a standard dish, simply stretched with extra support and interpretation equipment to compensate for the distended shape, but at these power levels there's always the risk of some unforeseen complication. But it freed up the space for two forward torpedo launchers, which will provide a notable tactical improvement in the forward arc.
But you're not done yet. The nacelles will almost certainly be the largest ever produced, but what kind of nacelle is the real question. Scaling up the Endeavour-type would hopefully work given that Yoyodyne has reformulated the coil alloys to overcome the defects in the previous design. Allegedly without introducing new problems, or so they say. But there is a second option.
By introducing differently sized warp coils in the main sequence, the warp field could be generated with an already-existing preference to the kind of spatial deformation that would otherwise have to be produced by the field regulators. This would allow higher cruise and maximum speeds, and you can even take advantage of the sturdier nacelle struts by installing a pair of impulse thrusters there.
[ ] Endeavour-type Nacelles. (Prototype)
[ ] Variable Coil Nacelles (Prototype) (Experimental)
The ultrawide deflector is an interesting piece of the technology, but quite distinct from the elongated deflector dishes used in the Galaxy-class. This is effectively the same kind of technology as a standard dish, simply stretched with extra support and interpretation equipment to compensate for the distended shape, but at these power levels there's always the risk of some unforeseen complication. But it freed up the space for two forward torpedo launchers, which will provide a notable tactical improvement in the forward arc.
But you're not done yet. The nacelles will almost certainly be the largest ever produced, but what kind of nacelle is the real question. Scaling up the Endeavour-type would hopefully work given that Yoyodyne has reformulated the coil alloys to overcome the defects in the previous design. Allegedly without introducing new problems, or so they say. But there is a second option.
By introducing differently sized warp coils in the main sequence, the warp field could be generated with an already-existing preference to the kind of spatial deformation that would otherwise have to be produced by the field regulators. This would allow higher cruise and maximum speeds, and you can even take advantage of the sturdier nacelle struts by installing a pair of impulse thrusters there.
[ ] Endeavour-type Nacelles. (Prototype)
[ ] Variable Coil Nacelles (Prototype) (Experimental)
I would go with [ ] Endeavour-type Nacelles. (Prototype) because Yoyodyne has yet to be able to produce a good product.
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[X] Variable Coil Nacelles (Prototype) (Experimental)
Gotta go faster.
Gotta go faster.