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| + | A [[Deep Site Meson Weapon]] is a buried [[Meson Accelerator]] capable of being fired through a [[planet]]'s crust, making it highly damage resistant. | ||
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Please see the following [[AAB]] articles for more information: | Please see the following [[AAB]] articles for more information: | ||
* [[Technology]] | * [[Technology]] | ||
| + | ** Meson Research | ||
| + | *** [[Udh Project]] | ||
** [[Meson Technology]] | ** [[Meson Technology]] | ||
| + | *** [[Meson Accelerator]] | ||
*** [[Deep Site Meson Weapon]] | *** [[Deep Site Meson Weapon]] | ||
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*** [[Meson Communicator]] | *** [[Meson Communicator]] | ||
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*** [[Meson Screen]] | *** [[Meson Screen]] | ||
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| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
Deep site meson weapons have two weak points: | Deep site meson weapons have two weak points: | ||
# The sensor network used to aim the weapon is vulnerable on the surface. While having multiple sites can reduce the vulnerability, a determined planetary bombardment will render the site blind. | # The sensor network used to aim the weapon is vulnerable on the surface. While having multiple sites can reduce the vulnerability, a determined planetary bombardment will render the site blind. | ||
# Second is the [[neutrino]] signature of the [[fusion]] [[power plant]] which powers the weapon. Large scale meson accelerators require large amounts of power, and the usual source is one or more fusion reactors. It is standard [[Imperial Navy]] tactical doctrine to target fusion power sources as a way of silencing these weapons. | # Second is the [[neutrino]] signature of the [[fusion]] [[power plant]] which powers the weapon. Large scale meson accelerators require large amounts of power, and the usual source is one or more fusion reactors. It is standard [[Imperial Navy]] tactical doctrine to target fusion power sources as a way of silencing these weapons. | ||
| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
| − | + | They are one of the most common defenses deployed as part of [[Planetary Aerospace Defense]] networks. As a result of their ability to fire through normal matter, [[Meson Accelerator]]s are a favorite weapon of planetary defense forces throughout charted space. By burying a large meson weapon and support facilities deep below the surface, and connecting it via secure links to sensor sites scattered all over the planet, it creates a weapon which is virtually immune to counter-attack. In addition to being very difficult to detect, only another meson weapon can attack them, and a planetary meson gun is generally bigger than anything a starship can mount. | |
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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|S1= [[Fire, Fusion & Steel]] | |S1= [[Fire, Fusion & Steel]] | ||
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|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:56, 28 January 2019
A Deep Site Meson Weapon is a buried Meson Accelerator capable of being fired through a planet's crust, making it highly damage resistant.
Please see the following AAB articles for more information:
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Deep site meson weapons have two weak points:
- The sensor network used to aim the weapon is vulnerable on the surface. While having multiple sites can reduce the vulnerability, a determined planetary bombardment will render the site blind.
- Second is the neutrino signature of the fusion power plant which powers the weapon. Large scale meson accelerators require large amounts of power, and the usual source is one or more fusion reactors. It is standard Imperial Navy tactical doctrine to target fusion power sources as a way of silencing these weapons.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
They are one of the most common defenses deployed as part of Planetary Aerospace Defense networks. As a result of their ability to fire through normal matter, Meson Accelerators are a favorite weapon of planetary defense forces throughout charted space. By burying a large meson weapon and support facilities deep below the surface, and connecting it via secure links to sensor sites scattered all over the planet, it creates a weapon which is virtually immune to counter-attack. In addition to being very difficult to detect, only another meson weapon can attack them, and a planetary meson gun is generally bigger than anything a starship can mount.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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 Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Fire, Fusion & Steel
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science