The Golden Rule
[SIZE=14.6667px]Image Source:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] N/A[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Intent:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] To create a base component for future submissions. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Development Thread:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] N/A[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Manufacturer:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Kiribian Systems Armory[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Model:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] KP-2 Ajax [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Affiliation:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Open Market[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Modularity:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] No[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Production:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Mass Production[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Material:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Reinforced [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Duraplast[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px], [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Plastoid[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px], [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Neutronium[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Strengths:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]+Generally lighter than homogeneous armor of a comparable grade of protection, the exception being restricted materials like phrik or songsteel. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]+Improves a vehicle’s or structure’s resistance to ion attacks and EMPs. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Weaknesses:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]-Limited to vehicle use.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]-The armor is weak to repeated, sustained attacks to the same area. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]-Vehicles outfitted with a tier of Ajax higher than what they’re supposed to have will incur significant penalties to mobility while raising defensive stats. Conversely, the use of a lower tier will result in a significant speed bonus at the expense of defense. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Description:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]As ballistic weapons had come into vogue, the use of homogeneous armor was proving to be insufficient for protection. KSA developed a new composite armor scheme as an alternative to simply thickening armor plates, a measure which would cripple their normally speedy vehicles with a massive increase in weight. The use of different materials would allow for a passive armor system that could better respond to various weapon types, from directed energy weapons to kinetic penetrators. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]The composite layout is as follows:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]The layers of the dense neutronium help disperse the energy across the hull, and are particularly effective at defeating penetrators, which deal damage by focusing kinetic energy into a single point to puncture armor. The reinforced duraplast shields against ion/plasma weapons and electromagnetic radiation. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]The honeycomb layer of plastoid puts space between the upper and lower layers, creating an outer and inner hull, and helping to take the punch out of incoming projectiles and bolts/beams as the distance is increased to the interior of the vehicle. Instead of a the typical hexagonal structure used with most honeycomb armor, a reinforced cell structure is used to allow the honeycomb layers to withstand repeated hits in the same area (usually honeycomb structures are destroyed after being hit). After impact, the affection section of the honeycomb layer compresses from the pressure of impact, then expands again once the pressure relieved.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]After creating the initial layout, different tiers of of Ajax were developed for various kinds of vehicles to ensure there was a balance struck between protection and mobility. The layout of the layers is identical, but thicker plates are used in each succeeding tier:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]((These descriptions are only meant to provide a general idea of the capabilities of each tier. Their specific performance may vary with each sub. Like a tank being more vulnerable on its top or sides, or a walker at its legs. With a ship like an interdictor, it may have weakspots where its gravity wells protrude from the superstructure. In other words, a vehicle may not enjoy a uniform level of protection.))[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Despite improved protection offered by Ajax, it is not a silver bullet. All passive armor systems have their limits, and should be viewed as the last line of defense. Ajax best used in tandem with reactive armor modules, active protective systems, and point defense systems to create multiple layers of defense for the vehicle. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Primary Source: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Star Wars Wiki[/SIZE]
“Acclamator-Class Assault Ship/legends.” 2016. Accessed December 23, 2016. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Acclamator-class_assault_ship/Legends.
[SIZE=14.6667px]Real World Inspirations[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]“Composite Armour.” Accessed December 23, 2016. [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Composite_armour[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]“Spaced Armour.” Accessed December 23, 2016. [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Spaced_armour[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Atherton, Kelsey D. “This Squishy Honeycomb Could Build Strong, Lightweight Armor.” Accessed December 23, 2016. [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]http://www.popsci.com/elastic-honeycomb-retains-shape-after-compression[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Intent:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] To create a base component for future submissions. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Development Thread:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] N/A[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Manufacturer:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Kiribian Systems Armory[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Model:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] KP-2 Ajax [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Affiliation:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Open Market[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Modularity:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] No[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Production:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Mass Production[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Material:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Reinforced [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Duraplast[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px], [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Plastoid[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px], [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Neutronium[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Strengths:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]+Generally lighter than homogeneous armor of a comparable grade of protection, the exception being restricted materials like phrik or songsteel. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]+Improves a vehicle’s or structure’s resistance to ion attacks and EMPs. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Weaknesses:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]-Limited to vehicle use.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]-The armor is weak to repeated, sustained attacks to the same area. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]-Vehicles outfitted with a tier of Ajax higher than what they’re supposed to have will incur significant penalties to mobility while raising defensive stats. Conversely, the use of a lower tier will result in a significant speed bonus at the expense of defense. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Description:[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]As ballistic weapons had come into vogue, the use of homogeneous armor was proving to be insufficient for protection. KSA developed a new composite armor scheme as an alternative to simply thickening armor plates, a measure which would cripple their normally speedy vehicles with a massive increase in weight. The use of different materials would allow for a passive armor system that could better respond to various weapon types, from directed energy weapons to kinetic penetrators. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]The composite layout is as follows:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Top Layer: Neutronium[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Second Layer: Duraplast[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Third Layer: [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]Plastoid[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] Honeycomb[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Fourth Layer: Duraplast[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Base Layer: Neutronium[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]The layers of the dense neutronium help disperse the energy across the hull, and are particularly effective at defeating penetrators, which deal damage by focusing kinetic energy into a single point to puncture armor. The reinforced duraplast shields against ion/plasma weapons and electromagnetic radiation. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]The honeycomb layer of plastoid puts space between the upper and lower layers, creating an outer and inner hull, and helping to take the punch out of incoming projectiles and bolts/beams as the distance is increased to the interior of the vehicle. Instead of a the typical hexagonal structure used with most honeycomb armor, a reinforced cell structure is used to allow the honeycomb layers to withstand repeated hits in the same area (usually honeycomb structures are destroyed after being hit). After impact, the affection section of the honeycomb layer compresses from the pressure of impact, then expands again once the pressure relieved.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]After creating the initial layout, different tiers of of Ajax were developed for various kinds of vehicles to ensure there was a balance struck between protection and mobility. The layout of the layers is identical, but thicker plates are used in each succeeding tier:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Tier I - Light, able to withstand fire from most forms of small arms in small bursts. Vulnerable to anti-material weapons, launchers and heavy vehicle weapons like heavy lasers or main tank guns. Usually used for light vehicles like APCs and light walkers, and small starfighters like interceptors or fighters. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Tier II - Medium, nearly impervious to small arms fire, and take multiple hits from launchers and heavy vehicle weapons. Vulnerable to capital grade weapons like [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]turbolasers[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]. This armor is often used on vehicles like main battle tanks, heavy walkers, bombers/assault fighters, and gunships. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Tier III - Heavy, Small arms fire is an [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]afterthought, and can tank through[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] sustained fire from vehicle weapons. Still vulnerable to capital grade weapons, but can take several more hits than the previous tier. Typically used on mobile land fortresses like the [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]MF4-B Mobile Repulsor Base[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px] and smaller capital ships like corvettes and frigates.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Tier IV - Super Heavy, Johnny Stormtrooper may be lucky to create a dent after several weeks of work with his E-11. Can tank through sustained hits from most kinds of heavy vehicle weapons, and withstand several hits from most capital grade weapons, but vulnerable to extreme capital weapons likes hypervelocity cannons. Reserved for static fortresses, space stations, and large capital ships like cruisers and destroyers. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]((These descriptions are only meant to provide a general idea of the capabilities of each tier. Their specific performance may vary with each sub. Like a tank being more vulnerable on its top or sides, or a walker at its legs. With a ship like an interdictor, it may have weakspots where its gravity wells protrude from the superstructure. In other words, a vehicle may not enjoy a uniform level of protection.))[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Despite improved protection offered by Ajax, it is not a silver bullet. All passive armor systems have their limits, and should be viewed as the last line of defense. Ajax best used in tandem with reactive armor modules, active protective systems, and point defense systems to create multiple layers of defense for the vehicle. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Primary Source: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Star Wars Wiki[/SIZE]
“Acclamator-Class Assault Ship/legends.” 2016. Accessed December 23, 2016. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Acclamator-class_assault_ship/Legends.
[SIZE=14.6667px]Real World Inspirations[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]“Composite Armour.” Accessed December 23, 2016. [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Composite_armour[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]“Spaced Armour.” Accessed December 23, 2016. [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Spaced_armour[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14.6667px]Atherton, Kelsey D. “This Squishy Honeycomb Could Build Strong, Lightweight Armor.” Accessed December 23, 2016. [/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px]http://www.popsci.com/elastic-honeycomb-retains-shape-after-compression[/SIZE][SIZE=14.6667px].[/SIZE]
