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** Common in 22nd century [[Earth Starfleet]] and [[Starfleet]] vessels (ENT)
** Common in 22nd century [[Earth Starfleet]] and [[Starfleet]] vessels (ENT)
* Devoted power relays emit polarized electromagnetic fields along waveguides embedded in a vessel's hull plating, increasing its physical strength and durability (ENT: "E²")
* Devoted power relays emit polarized electromagnetic fields along waveguides embedded in a vessel's hull plating, increasing its physical strength and durability (ENT: "E²")
** Branch technology from [[structural integrity field]]s
** Branch technology from [[structural integrity]] fields
*** Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact
*** Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact
**** Hull polarization can enhance an SIF, but does not serve as one on its own (ENT: "The Catwalk")
**** Hull polarization can enhance an SIF, but does not serve as one on its own (ENT: "The Catwalk")


[[Category:Defensive Technology]]
[[Category:Defensive Technology]]

Latest revision as of 13:52, 24 January 2020

  • Physical defensive technology
  • Devoted power relays emit polarized electromagnetic fields along waveguides embedded in a vessel's hull plating, increasing its physical strength and durability (ENT: "E²")
    • Branch technology from structural integrity fields
      • Where SIFs are about increasing hull stability as a whole, hull polarization specifically increases its strength under impact
        • Hull polarization can enhance an SIF, but does not serve as one on its own (ENT: "The Catwalk")