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===Impulse Propulsion=== | ===Impulse Propulsion=== | ||
Impulse engines use the same physical principles as rocket motors. They utilize super heated gas - plasma, to impart a | Impulse engines use the same physical principles as rocket motors. They utilize super heated gas - plasma, to impart a sizable momentum to the vessel, propelling the ship at up to 1/2 of light speed. However vessels usually maneuvers at 1/4 impulse, or 1/16 of light speed, which is sufficient for any interplanetary travel whilst avoiding any discernible time distortion effects. The impulse system is also usable as an alternate power source in the event that the warp core is damaged or destroyed. The down side to this (or any usage of the impulse engines) is the concentration of ionized plasma, easily detectable by sensors, that is generated. | ||
Long distance travel by impulse is avoided because impulse travel takes place in normal space, and as such is subject to Einsteinien time-dilation. It is conceivable that a damaged vessel could cross inter-stellar space on impulse, but they would be leaving their own lives and time behind. The impulse engines are located at the back of the saucer section, port and starboard of the central neck that supports the pod. They are positioned slightly side-ways, which allows Discovery-B to achieve greater maneuverability in sub-light speeds. | Long distance travel by impulse is avoided because impulse travel takes place in normal space, and as such is subject to Einsteinien time-dilation. It is conceivable that a damaged vessel could cross inter-stellar space on impulse, but they would be leaving their own lives and time behind. The impulse engines are located at the back of the saucer section, port and starboard of the central neck that supports the pod. They are positioned slightly side-ways, which allows Discovery-B to achieve greater maneuverability in sub-light speeds. | ||
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The Ronin class is equipped with a virtually identical power core to the Sovereign which provides power to all main systems. Additional power can be pulled for the 4 No. fusion reactors located directly behind the impulse engine assemblies. Warp core main function is to generate the symmetrical warp fields around the ship. These fields are centered around the nacelles located below and behind the saucer section, and the pulses in the field tune each other to finer and finer degrees allowing incredibly efficient usage of energy. This fine tuning also allows light and sub-space signals to reach the ship when it is in warp, making it possible for the crew to enjoy the now familiar sight of star-trails. | The Ronin class is equipped with a virtually identical power core to the Sovereign which provides power to all main systems. Additional power can be pulled for the 4 No. fusion reactors located directly behind the impulse engine assemblies. Warp core main function is to generate the symmetrical warp fields around the ship. These fields are centered around the nacelles located below and behind the saucer section, and the pulses in the field tune each other to finer and finer degrees allowing incredibly efficient usage of energy. This fine tuning also allows light and sub-space signals to reach the ship when it is in warp, making it possible for the crew to enjoy the now familiar sight of star-trails. | ||
The Discovery is equipped with Two LF-45 Advanced Linear Warp Drive Units. The twin engines can propel the vessel at warp 9.99 for 24 hrs, although in theory greater speeds are possible. Additionally to the Sovereign, the Ronin features the latest in Buzzard Ramscoop design which helps to improving engine efficiency and limits the need for deuterium re- | The Discovery is equipped with Two LF-45 Advanced Linear Warp Drive Units. The twin engines can propel the vessel at warp 9.99 for 24 hrs, although in theory greater speeds are possible. Additionally to the Sovereign, the Ronin features the latest in Buzzard Ramscoop design which helps to improving engine efficiency and limits the need for deuterium re-fueling. | ||
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