Shield Systems

The principle of linear displacement has been used as a method of propulsion for over 300 years. Its potential as a defensive device is a more recent innovation.

Linear Displacement Array shields (LDAs) project a steerable region of disrupted space. Radiation or material passing through that space is displaced in random directions by amounts of up to 100 meters. 

The shields region of disruption can be between 100m to 200m from the array itself. The region and can vary in radius between 2 and 10 Meters. The newest shield arrays can easily block the blast from an assault cannon.

An important point to remember is that the shielding zone must be kept between the ship and any hostile adversary. For this reason each LDA is mounted on a fast linkage mechanism which can automatically track hostile vessels and keep the ship protected.

Most ships are fitted with two such LDAs mounted at complementary positions - each capable of covering one hemisphere, though some have less, and capital ships may have many shields protecting the ship from all angles.

One disadvantage with LDA technology is that it cannot protect the area over a ship's main drive, because it would interfere with the operation of the engine. For this reason a ship's most vulnerable spot is over the engines.

The LDA has also been used with some success as a hostile weapon at extreme short range, by being able to displace elements of the enemy ship's hull.

LDA Shields come in a variety of types and there are several plug-in modules available that can enhance or modify their performance.





Shields:
Light Shield
Defence Shield
Meteor Shield
Miners Shield
Combat Shield
Military Shield
Assault Shield
Aggressor Shield
Navy Aggressor Shield

Modules:
Instant Shield Module
Particle Screen Module
Shield Booster Module
Shield Synchroniser Module