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Planetoids generally cluster together in [[planetoid belt]]s which encircle a [[star]]. | Planetoids generally cluster together in [[planetoid belt]]s which encircle a [[star]]. | ||
* These belts have a number of possible origins. For example, a planet may have failed to coalesce during the formation of its star system. It is also possible that a planet has been torn apart by tidal forces, leaving a path of scattered debris. | * These belts have a number of possible origins. For example, a planet may have failed to coalesce during the formation of its star system. It is also possible that a planet has been torn apart by tidal forces, leaving a path of scattered debris. | ||
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=== Planetoid Hulls === | === Planetoid Hulls === | ||
| − | Some classes of [[spacecraft]] utilize planetoids as [[hull]]s: these are noted as being | + | Some classes of [[spacecraft]] utilize planetoids as [[hull]]s: these are noted as being Planetoid or Buffered Planetoid vessels. Denser nickel-iron planetoids are preferred, though some vessels use carbonaceous bodies. Most commonly, a chunk of material of a suitable size, density and internal structure is cut from a larger donor planetoid body. It is then towed to a shipyard and hollowed out, typically through the use of fusion tunneling. |
* Only a limited percentage of the volume of a planetoid hull is usable: the remainder forms the structure of the hull. However, this structure affords the vessel integral armor. A Buffered Planetoid retains more of its natural structure, giving it better armor. | * Only a limited percentage of the volume of a planetoid hull is usable: the remainder forms the structure of the hull. However, this structure affords the vessel integral armor. A Buffered Planetoid retains more of its natural structure, giving it better armor. | ||
| − | The surface of the planetoid vessel may be sculpted. This may be done to give the vessel a more conventional layout, particularly if it is to be carried aboard a larger vessel such as a [[Carrier]] or a [[Fleet Tender]]. A | + | The surface of the planetoid vessel may be sculpted. This may be done to give the vessel a more conventional layout, particularly if it is to be carried aboard a larger vessel such as a [[Carrier]] or a [[Fleet Tender]]. A planetoid ship may also be sculpted to disguise it, making it seem like a natural body. |
=== Final War Artifacts === | === Final War Artifacts === | ||
| − | Finally, many belts in and around the [[Third Imperium]] were formed by " | + | Finally, many belts in and around the [[Third Imperium]] were formed by "planet-buster" weapons used in the [[Final War]]. These weapons used technologies with capabilities far beyond anything that [[TL-15]] science can produce. It is widely thought that highly advanced antimatter weapons might have been one of those technologies. |
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||