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| − | [[Thunderball]] is a colloquial term for a nuclear weapon. | + | [[File: Imperial-Sunburst-Sun-Army-wiki.png|right|125px]] |
| − | + | [[Thunderball]] is a colloquial term for a [[nuclear weapon]], or other weaponized [[device]] causing mass destruction, used within [[Charted Space]]. | |
| − | == Description | + | * The term is also colloquially used as a substitute for a [[WMD]]. |
| − | Nuclear weapons exist in many forms and types and are considered weapons of mass destruction (WMD's). As such the use of such weapons is prohibited by interstellar convention. | + | * [[Terran]]s often used the [[Anglic]] term "nukes" before the term ''Thunderball'' caught on. |
| + | * The term encompasses all forms of weapons of mass destruction, not just nukes. | ||
| + | * [[Weapons of Mass Destruction]] ([[WMD]]'s) are controlled through tradition and the more explicit [[Imperial Rules of War]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| + | Nuclear weapons exist in many forms and types and are considered [[weapons of mass destruction]] ([[WMD]]'s). As such the use of such weapons is prohibited by interstellar convention. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Thunderball Generalized Types === | ||
| + | * [[Biological Weapon]] | ||
| + | * [[Chemical Weapon]] | ||
| + | * [[Nuclear Weapon]] | ||
=== Nuclear Weapon Types (Launch Platform) === | === Nuclear Weapon Types (Launch Platform) === | ||
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=== Nuclear Weapon Types (Mechanism) === | === Nuclear Weapon Types (Mechanism) === | ||
| + | * [[Antimatter Bomb]] | ||
* [[Dirty Bomb]] | * [[Dirty Bomb]] | ||
* [[Fissile Bomb]] | * [[Fissile Bomb]] | ||
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* [[Hydrogen Bomb]] | * [[Hydrogen Bomb]] | ||
* [[Neutron Bomb]] | * [[Neutron Bomb]] | ||
| + | * [[Plasma Bomb]] | ||
| − | == History & Background | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
The development of nuclear dampers and effective antimissile systems in the interstellar age has greatly diminished the effectiveness of such weapons. | The development of nuclear dampers and effective antimissile systems in the interstellar age has greatly diminished the effectiveness of such weapons. | ||
| − | === Weapon Mitigation === | + | === Various Terms for WMDs === |
| − | * Antimissile | + | * ABC (Atomic, biological, and chemical) |
| − | * Nuclear | + | * CBRN (Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) |
| + | * CBRNe (Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and enhanced explosives) | ||
| + | * NBC (Nuclear, biological, and chemical) | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Weapon Mitigation Systems === | ||
| + | * [[Antimissile System]]s | ||
| + | ** Direct fire energy systems ([[DEW]]) | ||
| + | ** Direct fire projectile systems ([[KEW]]) | ||
| + | ** [[Antimissile Missile]]s ([[GUW]]) | ||
| + | * [[Armor]] | ||
| + | * [[Energy Field]]s | ||
| + | * [[Nuclear Damper]]s | ||
| − | == | + | === Higher Technology Superweapons === |
| − | Despite the interstellar prohibition against the use of such | + | The [[Ancients]] and some other [[precursor]] races were more technologically advanced than [[TL:13-15]] [[Charted Space]], and often used staggering [[superweapon]]s of nearly untold destruction. |
| + | |||
| + | Selected weapons at [[TL:13-15]] mastery or less: | ||
| + | * Advanced [[Poison Gas]]'s | ||
| + | * Advanced [[Tailored Plague]]s | ||
| + | * Advanced [[Thermonuclear Device]]s | ||
| + | |||
| + | Selected weapons that are suspected to be more advanced than [[TL:13-15]]: | ||
| + | * [[Nova Trigger]]s | ||
| + | * [[Planet-buster]]s | ||
| + | * Planetoid Bombardment (...bombardment with asteroids) | ||
| + | * [[Star Trigger]]s | ||
| + | |||
| + | == [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | ||
| + | Despite the interstellar prohibition against the use of such [[superweapon]]s, they have been used in anger throughout [[Charted Space]]. | ||
| + | * It is believed that widespread use of these superweapons occurred during the semi-mythical [[Final War]]. | ||
| + | * Many asteroid and [[planetoid belt]]s are believed to have been the result of the used of these superweapons during the [[Final War]]. | ||
=== World Listing: 1105 === | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
| − | The following [[system]]s and [[world]]s have been the targets of | + | The following selected [[system]]s and [[world]]s have been the targets of advanced [[WMD]] weaponry in recorded history: |
{{ClusterWorlds2}} | {{ClusterWorlds2}} | ||
| − | == References & Contributors | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
| − | {{ | + | {{Wikipedia|CBRN_defense}} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Wikipedia|Weapon_of_mass_destruction}} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Advanced}} |
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= | + | |S1= {{CT}} LBB Mercenary |
| − | |S2= | + | |S2= [[Emperor's Arsenal]] |
| − | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S3= [[T5 Core Rules]] |
| − | + | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |
| + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | [[Category: Summary page article]] | |
| − | {{LEN| | + | {{LE|Weapon|WMD}} |
| + | {{LEN|}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 19 June 2021
Thunderball is a colloquial term for a nuclear weapon, or other weaponized device causing mass destruction, used within Charted Space.
- The term is also colloquially used as a substitute for a WMD.
- Terrans often used the Anglic term "nukes" before the term Thunderball caught on.
- The term encompasses all forms of weapons of mass destruction, not just nukes.
- Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's) are controlled through tradition and the more explicit Imperial Rules of War.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Nuclear weapons exist in many forms and types and are considered weapons of mass destruction (WMD's). As such the use of such weapons is prohibited by interstellar convention.
Thunderball Generalized Types[edit]
Nuclear Weapon Types (Launch Platform)[edit]
- Air-based Nuclear Weapons
- Land-based Nuclear Weapons
- Sea-based Nuclear Weapons
- Space-based Nuclear Weapons
- Starship-based Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Weapon Types (Mechanism)[edit]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The development of nuclear dampers and effective antimissile systems in the interstellar age has greatly diminished the effectiveness of such weapons.
Various Terms for WMDs[edit]
- ABC (Atomic, biological, and chemical)
- CBRN (Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear)
- CBRNe (Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and enhanced explosives)
- NBC (Nuclear, biological, and chemical)
Weapon Mitigation Systems[edit]
- Antimissile Systems
- Direct fire energy systems (DEW)
- Direct fire projectile systems (KEW)
- Antimissile Missiles (GUW)
- Armor
- Energy Fields
- Nuclear Dampers
Higher Technology Superweapons[edit]
The Ancients and some other precursor races were more technologically advanced than TL:13-15 Charted Space, and often used staggering superweapons of nearly untold destruction.
Selected weapons at TL:13-15 mastery or less:
- Advanced Poison Gas's
- Advanced Tailored Plagues
- Advanced Thermonuclear Devices
Selected weapons that are suspected to be more advanced than TL:13-15:
- Nova Triggers
- Planet-busters
- Planetoid Bombardment (...bombardment with asteroids)
- Star Triggers
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
Despite the interstellar prohibition against the use of such superweapons, they have been used in anger throughout Charted Space.
- It is believed that widespread use of these superweapons occurred during the semi-mythical Final War.
- Many asteroid and planetoid belts are believed to have been the result of the used of these superweapons during the Final War.
World Listing: 1105[edit]
The following selected systems and worlds have been the targets of advanced WMD weaponry in recorded history:
55 of 55 World articles in Thunderball
985-373 • Acrolund • Aksa (Da 0426) • Aramis (SM 2540) • Asmodeus • Beleperan • Borlund • Chansingol • Colada • Craw • Cymbeline • Daalii • Darukaash Zen • Dashi • Diablo (Da 2612) • Divad • Dofil • Dzourzzo • Efate • Ergo (TR 2625) • Fosfog • Gaashushnu Li • Grkaan Loc • Kaggushus • Kestona • Kew • Kfoethoennael • Khipge • Mater Nova • Meshan • Mikik • Mimu • Muan Gwi • Ogan • Ogap • Ogara • Ogmal • Ogmala • Ognar • Ogni • Ognun • Proctonir • Pylkah • Saki • Shershe • Shukikikar • Shululsish • Sizapooma • Sorel (SM 2137) • Tae • Tlazolteotl • Tongaesodhongaell • Twinian • Varen's Planet • Xiwa •
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References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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This page uses content from Wikipedia. The original article was at CBRN_defense. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. The text of Wikipedia is available under the Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. |
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This page uses content from Wikipedia. The original article was at Weapon_of_mass_destruction. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. The text of Wikipedia is available under the Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. |
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Classic Traveller LBB Mercenary
- Emperor's Arsenal
- T5 Core Rules
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science