Tractor/Pressor

Tractor/Pressors are are electronics-based gravitic manipulators. Each is capable of applying an acceleration towards ("pull") or away ("push") from the emplacement. Each is also capable of applying a percentage of lateral pressure.

Emplacement

Tractor/Pressors are classified as beam weapons. They can be installed in barbette or larger emplacements. They cannot be installed in turrets.

Availablility

They are available at mature tech level 16 worlds.

Range

At TL 16, they are limited to very distant range (50 km) or less. Each subsequent TL increases its range. They can reach Geosynch at TL 19.

Modes

Standard Mode

The Weapon function of Tractor Pressor creates a violent shaking motion which destroys components.

Tractor Mode

The Tractor Pressor can attach to an object and hold it in place; effectively locking the Tractor and its Target at a specific Range (typically Boarding Range).

Tractor Mode has industrial value: for example, asteroids may be held in place for working.

Anti-Missile Mode

The Tractor Pressor in Anti-Missile Mode deflects incoming missile attacks by diverting their courses.

Large Pressors could be used to alter the trajectory of asteroids.

Defenses

Slick

A coating of gravitic circuitry provides protection against the influence of tractors and pressors.

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