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A [[White Globe Generator]] is a more advanced force field projector or defensive screen device that possesses most of the advantages of a black globe generator, fewer of the disadvantages, and is far more capable. While black globe generators block the emission of all energy rendering a [[ship’s sensor suite]] blind, [[white globe generator]]s can selectively allow the entry or exit of electromagnetic emissions… meaning that [[sensor]]s can be used unlike the [[black globe]]s. | A [[White Globe Generator]] is a more advanced force field projector or defensive screen device that possesses most of the advantages of a black globe generator, fewer of the disadvantages, and is far more capable. While black globe generators block the emission of all energy rendering a [[ship’s sensor suite]] blind, [[white globe generator]]s can selectively allow the entry or exit of electromagnetic emissions… meaning that [[sensor]]s can be used unlike the [[black globe]]s. | ||
| − | The [[device]] is much higher tech than the [[black globe generator]]s, which current industry believes it can better understand and even manufacture within the upcoming [[TL:16-18]] epoch. This is not currently possible as of the year [[1105]] [[IC]]. [[TL-15]] industry cannot create black globe generator devices. [[White Globe Generator]]s are much more complex [[device]]s and might not be viable until the [[TL:19-21]] epoch or later. It is believed that [[Ancients]] and possibly several other advanced [[precursor]] sophont species possessed [[white globe generator]] [[technology]]. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | + | The [[device]] is much higher tech than the [[black globe generator]]s, which current industry believes it can better understand and even manufacture within the upcoming [[TL:16-18]] epoch. This is not currently possible as of the year [[1105]] [[IC]]. [[TL-15]] industry cannot create black globe generator devices. [[White Globe Generator]]s are much more complex [[device]]s and might not be viable until the [[TL:19-21]] epoch or later. It is believed that [[Ancients]] and possibly several other advanced [[precursor]] sophont species possessed [[white globe generator]] [[technology]]. {{Unpublished cite|author=[[Maksim-Smelchak]]}} |
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| + | === Technological Overview of Defensive Ship Technology === | ||
| + | '''[[Force Field Generator]] ("Globe Series"):''' | ||
| + | * [[Black Globe Generator]] → [[White Globe Generator]] → [[Silver Globe Generator]] → [[Stasis Globe Generator]] | ||
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| + | '''[[Damper Series]]:''' | ||
| + | * [[Electrostatic Screen]] → [[Nuclear Damper]] → [[Meson Screen]] → [[Proton Screen]] | ||
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:48, 5 March 2019
White Globes project a glowing white barrier which absorbs all weapon fire, restricting any projectile or beam from contacting the craft.
- Unlike the black globe, it does not restrict the ship with the white globe from seeing out or using any sensors.
- Available at very high Tech levels (TL:19-21).
- Please also see the Black Globe article.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Optimized White Globe Packs are developed later (TL-21).
Known Globe Device Technologies[edit]
The Globe Principle establishes a barrier which prohibits the entry of matter and absorbs (…or in some cases reflects) incoming energy. It derives its name from the characteristic globe-shaped field it establishes centered on the device. [1]
- Black Globe Generator [2]
- Silver Globe Generator [6]
- Stasis Globe Generator [7]
- White Globe Generator [8]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
A White Globe Generator is a more advanced force field projector or defensive screen device that possesses most of the advantages of a black globe generator, fewer of the disadvantages, and is far more capable. While black globe generators block the emission of all energy rendering a ship’s sensor suite blind, white globe generators can selectively allow the entry or exit of electromagnetic emissions… meaning that sensors can be used unlike the black globes.
The device is much higher tech than the black globe generators, which current industry believes it can better understand and even manufacture within the upcoming TL:16-18 epoch. This is not currently possible as of the year 1105 IC. TL-15 industry cannot create black globe generator devices. White Globe Generators are much more complex devices and might not be viable until the TL:19-21 epoch or later. It is believed that Ancients and possibly several other advanced precursor sophont species possessed white globe generator technology. [9]
Technological Overview of Defensive Ship Technology[edit]
Force Field Generator ("Globe Series"):
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Marc Miller. "How Screens Work." T5 Core Rules (2013): 400-403.
- Marc Miller. Agent of the Imperium (Far Future Enterprises, 2015), TBD.
- Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 49.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 400.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 400-403.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 403.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 403.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 403.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 400-403.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 400-403.
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 400-403.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak