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** Common in 22nd century [[Earth Starfleet]] and [[Starfleet]] vessels (ENT) | ** Common in 22nd century [[Earth Starfleet]] and [[Starfleet]] vessels (ENT) | ||
* Devoted power relays emit polarized electromagnetic fields along waveguides embedded in a vessel's hull plating, increasing its physical strength and durability (ENT: "E²") | * Devoted power relays emit polarized electromagnetic fields along waveguides embedded in a vessel's hull plating, increasing its physical strength and durability (ENT: "E²") | ||
** Branch technology from [[structural integrity | ** Branch technology from [[structural integrity]] fields | ||
*** Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact | *** Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact | ||
**** Hull polarization can enhance an SIF, but does not serve as one on its own (ENT: "The Catwalk") | **** Hull polarization can enhance an SIF, but does not serve as one on its own (ENT: "The Catwalk") | ||
[[Category:Defensive Technology]] | [[Category:Defensive Technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:52, 24 January 2020
- Physical defensive technology
- Common in 22nd century Earth Starfleet and Starfleet vessels (ENT)
- Devoted power relays emit polarized electromagnetic fields along waveguides embedded in a vessel's hull plating, increasing its physical strength and durability (ENT: "E²")
- Branch technology from structural integrity fields
- Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact
- Hull polarization can enhance an SIF, but does not serve as one on its own (ENT: "The Catwalk")
- Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact
- Branch technology from structural integrity fields