Unreviewed Auxilia-C Halo Node

[Ethanael Halscott]

Auxilia-C Halo Node​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a deployable, consumable battlefield shield node that allows Commonwealth ships to benefit from shield and energy regeneration.
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Enterprises
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed Market
• Model: CSD-DRB-04C “Auxilia-C Halo Node”
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor
• Material:
  
  • Duraplast-Titanium Alloy Casing
  • Trineshield Micro-Core
  • Integrated Shield Exchange Interface
  • Compact Power Cell Cluster
  • Fail-Safe Dissipation Lattice

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Temporary Shield Bubble: Projects a small-radius protective field for nearby ships
• Shield Receiving Interface Node: Tethers automatically to ships within range for minor regeneration of:
  
  • Shields/Shield Energy
  • Capacitor/auxiliary power
  • Trineshield Micro-Core: Reflexive reinforcement of the barrier for partial resistance to energy or plasma fire
• Battery Dissipation Lattice: Prevents reactor destabilization when node expires
• Fail-Safe Termination: Prevents radiation or feedback on node expiration
• Halo Node, IFF Transponders:
  
  • Encrypted IFF Beacon Recognition: Authenticates against Commonwealth fleet transponder keys (updated hourly during active combat ops)
  • Trineshield-Certified Pulse Verification: Verifies nearby vessels by matching shield signature “pulses” with pre-synced Trinity Core frequency handshakes — effectively a biometric scan for ships
  • Localized Context AI Layer: The node runs a minimal onboard AI that performs immediate threat proximity triangulation — if an untagged vessel is firing at known allies or transmitting hostile targeting telemetry, the node will deny tether lock
  • Failsafe: If IFF handshake is inconclusive, node will provide shielding only to the node-deploying vessel

STRENGTHS

• Provides Emergency Shielding: Ideal for ships with depleted defenses or during retreat
• Tether Effect: Ships within 10m radius automatically receive shield recharge + energy trickle
• Works with Any Ship: Compatible even with non-Trineshield platforms
• Easy to Deploy: Can be launched via drone, pod, or drop system
• Stackable Deployment: Up to 2–3 can be fielded by different ships simultaneously

WEAKNESSES

• Short Duration: Lasts only 30 seconds per node
• Limited Range: 10m radius requires ships to be very close to benefit
• Single-Use: Auxiliary battery is not rechargeable; node is discarded after use
• Not Resistant to Saturation: Overwhelming fire will collapse the shield before time limit
• Cannot Move Once Deployed: Fixed position; ineffective in high-mobility environments

DESCRIPTION
The Auxilia-C Halo Node is a small, disposable field support system designed for use by Commonwealth support craft such as the upcoming Wilder, Benavidez, Ramirez, or Gomez II (formerly Voyager). It deploys a temporary, high-integrity shield dome with a tether node interface that automatically connects to any allied ship within its radius.

During its 30-second operational window, the Halo Node provides:

• Basic shielding
• Capacitor trickle recharge
• Stabilization cover for repair, retreat, or regrouping
• Enables vessels within the dome to recharge their own shields/shield energy.

Though lacking in offensive capability, its tactical flexibility and low deployment cost make it a staple in Commonwealth field ops.

Whether dropped during combat retreats, launched during blockade relief, or deployed to stabilize a reeling cruiser, the Auxilia-C Node is the fleet’s last lifeline before the breach.

Note: Supports up to six ships at a time, however the more ships attached the less effective the halo node, unless more halo nodes have been dropped.