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| − | A '''deflector field''' is the [[energy]] field created by the [[Deflector Dish|deflector array]] of a [[starship]]. A deflector field is typically initialized automatically, though in extreme circumstances, it must be activated manually. | + | A '''deflector field''' is the [[energy]] field created by the [[Deflector Dish|deflector array]] of a [[starship]]. |
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| + | A deflector field is typically initialized automatically, though in extreme circumstances, it must be activated manually. | ||
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| + | [[Warp Field Coils|Subspace field coils]] are used to split the deflector field output into two components. First, a series of five nested parabolic shields extend nearly 2 km ahead of the ship. Very low power, these shields are sufficient to deflect stray hydrogen atoms of the interstellar medium. While the vessel is at [[Warp Factor|warp speed]], any particles hitting these fields will travel rapidly across the surface of the shields, passing through the ships [[Warp Field|warp field]]. This causes them to fluoresce, creating a 'rainbow streak' effect as they pass the ship. | ||
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| + | These streaks are bright enough that they are often mistaken for passing [[star]]s. | ||
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The second part of the navigational deflector system is a powerful tractor / deflector beam that sweeps thousands of kilometres ahead of the ship. This pushes aside larger objects that may present a collision hazard. | The second part of the navigational deflector system is a powerful tractor / deflector beam that sweeps thousands of kilometres ahead of the ship. This pushes aside larger objects that may present a collision hazard. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:13, 14 November 2021
A deflector field is the energy field created by the deflector array of a starship.
A deflector field is typically initialized automatically, though in extreme circumstances, it must be activated manually.
Subspace field coils are used to split the deflector field output into two components. First, a series of five nested parabolic shields extend nearly 2 km ahead of the ship. Very low power, these shields are sufficient to deflect stray hydrogen atoms of the interstellar medium. While the vessel is at warp speed, any particles hitting these fields will travel rapidly across the surface of the shields, passing through the ships warp field. This causes them to fluoresce, creating a 'rainbow streak' effect as they pass the ship.
These streaks are bright enough that they are often mistaken for passing stars.
The second part of the navigational deflector system is a powerful tractor / deflector beam that sweeps thousands of kilometres ahead of the ship. This pushes aside larger objects that may present a collision hazard.
