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Ballista Shield Array
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To provide a foundational, high-capacity shield array for the Commonwealth Navy’s starships.
- Image Source: N/A
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: Inspired by Star Trek Online’s Covariant Shield Array (https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Covariant_Shield_Array)
- Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Shipwright, Commonwealth Naval Engineering Bureau
- Affiliation: Primo Victorian Shipwright, Dosuunian Commonwealth
- Market Status: Closed Market
- Model: CDT-CBSA-X1 “Ballista”
- Modularity: No
- Production: Mass Produced
- Material: Shield emitter nodes (durasteel housing, integrated energy conduits, and high-capacity capacitors), standard deflector shield components, auxiliary power taps.
- High-capacity ray/particle shield optimized for energy and kinetic weapon resistance
- Increased baseline shield capacity over standard Commonwealth deflector systems
- Integrates seamlessly with advanced shield modules
- Compatible with modular generator banks for extended power supply
- High Shield Capacity: Offers significantly increased baseline shield strength for sustained engagements.
- Fleet Integration: Compatible with Commonwealth fleet doctrines, easily upgrade-able with additional modules.
- Durable Construction: Reinforced emitter nodes and housing, resistant to typical battlefield wear-and-tear.
- Slower Regeneration: Prioritizes maximum shield strength over quick recharge; vulnerable if overwhelmed or caught in sustained heavy fire without support.
- Power Draw: Requires substantial power allocation; extended combat or additional shield modules (like Rampart or Sentinel) may strain smaller vessels.
The Ballista Shield Array stands as the backbone of the Commonwealth Navy’s defensive systems, designed to meet the challenges of modern fleet warfare. Inspired by the ancient siege weaponry that once turned the tide of battles, the Ballista Shield Array embodies the same philosophy: strength through overwhelming force.
Utilizing advanced deflector technology, this system prioritizes maximum shield capacity, ensuring that Commonwealth vessels can endure the brunt of enemy salvos without faltering. Its high-capacity design provides a +10% boost to baseline shield strength compared to standard deflector arrays, granting Commonwealth ships a crucial advantage in drawn-out engagements.
However, this emphasis on capacity comes at a cost. The Ballista Shield Array sacrifices rapid regeneration for sheer endurance, meaning that while it can absorb punishing hits, it recovers more slowly between bursts. This makes it vital for ships equipped with Ballista Shields to coordinate with support craft or rely on fleet doctrines that mitigate sustained damage.
The Ballista Shield Array is engineered for modular integration, working seamlessly with advanced Commonwealth defense technologies like the Rampart Shield Matrix and Sentinel Defense System. This compatibility ensures that even small patrol craft like the Kelly-class can benefit from layered defenses, making the Ballista Shield Array a cornerstone of Commonwealth fleet doctrine.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To provide a foundational, high-capacity shield array for the Commonwealth Navy’s starships.
Image Source(s):
https://doesnotexist.whereismynaoption
Canon Link:
N/A
Primary Source(s):
Inspired by Star Trek Online’s Covariant Shield Array (https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Covariant_Shield_Array)
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Primo Victorian Shipwright, Dosuunian Commonwealth
Model:
CDT-CBSA-X1 “Ballista”
Modular:
No
Material:
Shield emitter nodes (durasteel housing, integrated energy conduits, and high-capacity capacitors), standard deflector shield components, auxiliary power taps.
