Captain Larraq
Capitalist
Intent: To create a new type of starship component for Mandal Hypernautics
Development Thread: NA
Manufacturer: Mandal Hypernautics
Model: MH-SC06 Shield Leech Weapon
Affiliation: Mandal Hypernautics, Mandalorian,
Modularity: Yes. There is a 'Heavy' variant
Production: Mass Production
Material: Alusteel, Electronics, Stuff
Description:
The MH-SC06 Shield Leech Weapon is an electronic warfare weapon with an extremely short range. The weapon requires the ship to reach close range with a ship of equal or greater size. The weapon draws in the energy of a nearby starship's energy shielding, causing roughly the same amount of damage that 20 Ion Cannons would do. The weapon routes the majority of the energy absorbed in this way back into the weapon, continuing the power the drain effect. The remaining 30% gets applied to the host ship's shielding. This effect can only restore shield strength lost while in combat and cannot charge the ship's shielding beyond standard levels. This effect can remain in effect for so long as the ship and her prey stay within 'close' ranges of each other. However, extended use of this sensitive weapon system comes with increased risk of the weapon overloading or suffering an electrical malfunction.
Should the host ship attempt to use this weapon while at full shield strength or attempt to restore more shielding than it can maintain, the weapon will overload and become inoperable, potentially damaging nearby subsystems. However, if used when the host ship's shields are dangerously low and at risk of failing, and the target ship's shields are still functioning strongly, the effectiveness of this weapon increases and a return of as much as 60% can be obtained in some instances. This effect is rare and only temporary. Once the overall shield strength of the two ships begins to equalize, the gain of this weapon returns to the standard 30% values.
The Shield Leech Weapon is intended to be used on Cruisers and Heavy Cruisers. This weapon is typically ineffective against ships of frigate size or smaller due to the vast differences in total available power and shielding between the target vessel and the host ship. While smaller ships are easily overwhelmed by the effects of a Shield Leech Weapon, there is only enough return energy to keep the weapon powered, leaving little to no gain in shield strength.
When used against Star Destroyer sized ships, the effect of this weapon upon overall shield strength is negligible, but the return in energy and shield strength is significant to the host vessel. As much as 40 to 50% return ratings can be obtained by the host vessel's shields when used against a Star Destroyer sized ship.
MH-SC06-B 'Heavy' Shield Leech Weapon
The MH-SC06-B 'Heavy' Shield Leech Weapon is a significantly larger variant of the weapon designed to be used on Star Destroyers. The weapon only functions at close range and has a damaging effect on a target's energy shields that is roughly equivalent to the effect 40 Heavy Ion Cannons would have. Just like the standard variant used on Cruisers, the weapon routes the majority of the energy absorbed in this way back into the weapon, continuing the power the drain effect. The remaining 30% gets applied to the host ship's shielding.
This weapon is typically ineffective against ships of cruiser size or smaller due to the vast differences in total available power and shielding between the target vessel and the host ship. While smaller ships are easily overwhelmed by the effects of a Heavy Shield Leech Weapon, there is only enough return energy to keep the weapon powered, leaving little to no gain in shield strength.
All other aspects of the standard variant apply to the Heavy Shield Leech Weapon, including risks and benefits regarding the shield strength of the host ship when using this weapon system.
Classification: Electronic Warfare Capital Weapon
Size: Ship-Mounted
Status: Military
Effective Range: Short Range, Short Range,
Value: 20 Capital Weapons, 80 Capital Weapons,
Development Thread: NA
Manufacturer: Mandal Hypernautics
Model: MH-SC06 Shield Leech Weapon
Affiliation: Mandal Hypernautics, Mandalorian,
Modularity: Yes. There is a 'Heavy' variant
Production: Mass Production
Material: Alusteel, Electronics, Stuff
Description:
The MH-SC06 Shield Leech Weapon is an electronic warfare weapon with an extremely short range. The weapon requires the ship to reach close range with a ship of equal or greater size. The weapon draws in the energy of a nearby starship's energy shielding, causing roughly the same amount of damage that 20 Ion Cannons would do. The weapon routes the majority of the energy absorbed in this way back into the weapon, continuing the power the drain effect. The remaining 30% gets applied to the host ship's shielding. This effect can only restore shield strength lost while in combat and cannot charge the ship's shielding beyond standard levels. This effect can remain in effect for so long as the ship and her prey stay within 'close' ranges of each other. However, extended use of this sensitive weapon system comes with increased risk of the weapon overloading or suffering an electrical malfunction.
Should the host ship attempt to use this weapon while at full shield strength or attempt to restore more shielding than it can maintain, the weapon will overload and become inoperable, potentially damaging nearby subsystems. However, if used when the host ship's shields are dangerously low and at risk of failing, and the target ship's shields are still functioning strongly, the effectiveness of this weapon increases and a return of as much as 60% can be obtained in some instances. This effect is rare and only temporary. Once the overall shield strength of the two ships begins to equalize, the gain of this weapon returns to the standard 30% values.
The Shield Leech Weapon is intended to be used on Cruisers and Heavy Cruisers. This weapon is typically ineffective against ships of frigate size or smaller due to the vast differences in total available power and shielding between the target vessel and the host ship. While smaller ships are easily overwhelmed by the effects of a Shield Leech Weapon, there is only enough return energy to keep the weapon powered, leaving little to no gain in shield strength.
When used against Star Destroyer sized ships, the effect of this weapon upon overall shield strength is negligible, but the return in energy and shield strength is significant to the host vessel. As much as 40 to 50% return ratings can be obtained by the host vessel's shields when used against a Star Destroyer sized ship.
MH-SC06-B 'Heavy' Shield Leech Weapon
The MH-SC06-B 'Heavy' Shield Leech Weapon is a significantly larger variant of the weapon designed to be used on Star Destroyers. The weapon only functions at close range and has a damaging effect on a target's energy shields that is roughly equivalent to the effect 40 Heavy Ion Cannons would have. Just like the standard variant used on Cruisers, the weapon routes the majority of the energy absorbed in this way back into the weapon, continuing the power the drain effect. The remaining 30% gets applied to the host ship's shielding.
This weapon is typically ineffective against ships of cruiser size or smaller due to the vast differences in total available power and shielding between the target vessel and the host ship. While smaller ships are easily overwhelmed by the effects of a Heavy Shield Leech Weapon, there is only enough return energy to keep the weapon powered, leaving little to no gain in shield strength.
All other aspects of the standard variant apply to the Heavy Shield Leech Weapon, including risks and benefits regarding the shield strength of the host ship when using this weapon system.
'Cruiser' meaning ships of the Cruiser and Heavy Cruiser class
'Star Destroyer' meaning ships of the LSD, SD, and CS class
'Star Destroyer' meaning ships of the LSD, SD, and CS class
Classification: Electronic Warfare Capital Weapon
Size: Ship-Mounted
Status: Military
Effective Range: Short Range, Short Range,
Value: 20 Capital Weapons, 80 Capital Weapons,
