Shields

Shield Basics

The Shields, powered by psychokinetic energy, act as a formidable defense against physical attacks, resisting both piercing and bludgeoning damage. The ship benefits from a damage reduction of 10 hull points, showcasing the resilience of the shields.

Shield Generators

With a total of 72 Shield generators strategically positioned around the ship, the Shields offer a versatile defense. The ship operates in three different statuses:

1. Standby Status:
   • All shields set to “Low” (375 PSI) from Secondary Power, providing a baseline level of protection that is usually always on.
2. Ready Status:
   • All shields at “Medium” (750 PSI), offering increased protection when the ship is in a state of readiness.
3. Alert Status:
   • All shields set to “Maximum” (1,500 PSI), providing the highest level of defense when the ship is on high alert.

Shield Levels

1. Low:
   • Duration: Unlimited
   • Protection: 50 Hit Points (5 Hull Points)
   • A psychokinetic barrier surrounds the ship, resisting blows and offering some protection against damage. This setting serves as a constant shield with a damage reduction of 125 hit points or 5 Hull points.
2. Medium:
   • Duration: 12 hours
   • Protection: 200 Hit Points (20 Hull Points)
   • Creates an area around the ship that deflects fast-moving objects, providing defense against projectiles while allowing for magical attacks. The shield takes full damage from elemental sources like fire, cold, lightning, radiance, or thunder.
3. Maximum:
   • Duration: 10 minutes
   • Protection: 500 Hit Points (50 Hull Points)
   • An impenetrable wall of force materializes, offering unparalleled defense. The wall extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel, and is immune to damage, except for disintegrate spells.

Tactical Deployment

A noteworthy tactical use of the Maximum setting involves using the ship’s wings as a weapon. The ship, enveloped in the impenetrable shield, can perform a strategic slam into an enemy vessel. The gravity system and stabilizers safeguard the occupants from the internal shock caused by the impact. The resulting damage is calculated as Speed x 1d4, turning the ship into a formidable battering ram.

Imagine the orchestration of the Shields during a battle, with the crew dynamically adjusting the settings based on the level of threat. The Shields not only serve as a protective mechanism but also become a strategic tool in the crew’s arsenal, adding depth and excitement to the narrative of spacefaring adventures in your fantastical universe.