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* In the event of a hull breach, SIF force fields can prevent the escape of atmosphere (Various)
* In the event of a hull breach, SIF force fields can prevent the escape of atmosphere (Various)
** ''Often portrayed, but specified as being SIF fields in "Wildfire, Book 2"''
** ''Often portrayed, but specified as being SIF fields in "Wildfire, Book 2"''
* Generated by field coils (SCE Short Story: "Wildfire, Book 2")


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[[Category:Technology]]

Latest revision as of 10:12, 25 January 2020

  • Common term for any technologies used to enhance the strength of starship or station spaceframes in order to maintain hull integrity at high accelerations or pressures (Various)
    • Often abbreviated "SIF" (DS9: "Shattered Mirror")
  • Technology involves both electromagnetic fields propagated through hull superstructure and forcefield projections to reinforce hull plating (SCE Short Story: "Wildfire, Book 2")
  • In the event of a hull breach, SIF force fields can prevent the escape of atmosphere (Various)
    • Often portrayed, but specified as being SIF fields in "Wildfire, Book 2"
  • Generated by field coils (SCE Short Story: "Wildfire, Book 2")