D I R E C T O R
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a propulsion drive for use in later starship submissions.
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- Manufacturer: Roble Manufacturing
- Affiliation: Closed Market
- Model: RX-D13 Sublight Ion Drive
- Modularity: No
- Production: Mass Produced
- Material:
- Protective Layers
- Heat-Resistant Alloys
- Insulation
- More efficient converters allow for a higher exhaust release, making the fuel consumption of starships more cost-effective.
- Insulation materials prevent heat and radiation from being emitted from the ion drives, both making the ion drives safer for organic mechanical crews and making the heat-exhaust propulsion system of the RX-D13 more efficient.
- Heat-resistant alloys prevent warping of the RX-D13 from high temperatures, enabling the RX-D13 able to perform at higher exhaust rates and thus increasing the maximum speed that can be achieved via the ion drives.
- Liquid-Aenite coating, Duranium and Alusteel all protect the RX-D13 from external damage.
- Fast and Efficient: If one thing can be said about the RX-D13, it's that it gets the job done. Insulation prevents heat escaping via metal tubing, heat-resistant alloys in turn raise the max temperature that the RX-D13 can take without internal damage, and efficient power converters make fuel-consumption more cost effective.
- Reinforced: The RX-D13 is protected by three layers of different materials; alusteel, military-grade duranium and finally a coating of liquid aenite. No chances are taken with ion drives, as they are designed to be the primary propulsion system for a starship.
- Rumble, Stumble: The RX-D13 is designed to give out massive amounts of power and thrust, but as a result it does not function very well when it comes to precise maneuvers, thus requiring ship manufacturers to install separate precision drives to achieve better maneuverability.
The RX-D13 Sublight Ion Drive was created by Roble Manufacturing to, essentially, be the workhorse of a ship's propulsion systems. With an overall efficient design that decreases excess heat radiated from the drive, a higher temperature tolerance and a more streamlined process of redirecting that heat through the exhaust, the RX-D13 is able to accelerate ships at great speeds (and quickly, as well). However, the massive size and power output of the RX-D13 means that it is very clumsy when it comes to precise maneuvers, and large starships must install precision drives to increase that sector. However, the RX-D13 is a vital part to any starship, military or civilian, and will get the job done.
