Unreviewed Treadshock-XS Ion Engine

[Ethanael Halscott]

TREADSHOCK-XS​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a mid-heavy Gen IV ion engine that bridges the gap between the Skyquake-XM and Destron-XR, offering rawer thrust and heavier capacitor handling for ships that need to brawl, chase, and surge into combat head-on.
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• Primary Source: Crystal-Fused Ion Engine, Arbalest Capacitor System, CIHR, FRIES-IV

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Enterprises
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: CIIE-TSXS-X1
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor
• Material:
  
  • Kyromite pulse dampeners
  • Boreas-laced exhaust baffles
  • Reinforced Synthek flow stabilizers
  • Crystaplast-encased plasma junctions
  • Dallorian alloy structural mount
  • Dual-core EFP routing matrix
  • Trimantium-alloyed jet housings
  • Reinforced crystal-fused injectors
  • EFP (ElectroFrost Plasma) exhaust node array
    

SPECIAL FEATURES

• High-Burst Thrust Output: Designed for pushing heavy ships into or out of combat fast
• ElectroFrost Plasma Generation: Supports FRIES-IV modules for cooling, capacitor storage, and IR signature control
• Dual-Regulator Core: Features two Kyromite regulators with overload throttling for capacitor overcharge
• Forward-Pitched Output: Prioritizes directional inertia, allowing for ramming, sudden advances, or rapid orbital transitions
• CIHR & Arbalest Integrated: Natively tuned for harmonic regulation and capacitor-cycle loadouts

STRENGTHS

• Aggressive Thrust Curve: Outpaces most capital-grade ships in initial velocity or pursuit
• Capacitor-Friendly: Designed to channel high current without melting support systems
• Crystal-Cooled: Can run longer and harder than Skyquake under sustained pressure
• Supports Heavy Plasma Use: EFP channels stabilized for integrated FRIES-IV or power bleed

WEAKNESSES

• Low Agility: Engine prioritizes forward thrust — poor maneuverability without assist systems
• Heavy Mass: Not suitable for mid-tier ships without upgraded mountings
• No Signature Reduction: LOUD exhaust and visible thrust flare make the ship easy to detect
• Crystals Are Load-Sensitive: Prolonged overburn risks Kyromite fatigue or Boreas lattice cracking

DESCRIPTION
The Treadshock-XS Ion Engine is a brute-force Gen IV crystal-fused drive system designed to move big ships with raw power and little subtlety. Developed to sit between the Destron-XR siege engine and the Skyquake-XM general-purpose drive, Treadshock was born for capital brawlers, fast-line destroyers, and strike-class heavy escorts.

Fitted with dual Kyromite regulators, reinforced Synthek lattice flow chambers, and Boreas-dampened exhaust baffles, the engine can run hot and hard without losing efficiency. It supports ElectroFrost Plasma output, enabling full integration with systems like FRIES-IV and CIHR, and syncs seamlessly with the Arbalest Capacitor System for burst-cycle power redistribution.

Treadshock does not hide. It surges, punches, and bleeds heat into space with deliberate menace — a perfect match for aggressive ship designs and capital-class commanders who want to bring just enough dreadnought energy to a fight without the logistical weight of a siege platform.