Magnetic containment field

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The magnetic containment field is a field that prevents the contact of antimatter with normal matter in a warp core. The magnetic containment field is produced by the magnetic constrictor coils in the core and concentrates the antimatter to the center of the reaction chamber. It is also produced by the power transfer conduits and near the antimatter pods. Also, the field is needed to propel antimatter up to the reaction chamber.

If the field were to collapse or fall below 15% of its maximum integrity, the starship would be destroyed. Additionally, the magnetic field is vulnerable to quantum filaments, as they charge the vessel like a live electric wire, thus weakening the field by the inherent electromagnetic field electricity produces.