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{{Disambig header|Covenant starship engines|the gravity manipulation technology|anti-gravity technology}} | {{Disambig header|Covenant starship engines|the gravity manipulation technology|anti-gravity technology}} | ||
[[File:CCSCruiser.jpg|thumb|300px|The Gablien-pattern repulsor engines of a battlecruiser]] | [[File:CCSCruiser.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Gablien''-pattern repulsor engines of a battlecruiser]] | ||
A '''repulsor engine''', also referred to as a '''repulsor drive''', is a diametric drive used by [[Covenant]] ships for sublight navigation,<ref name="wf92">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 92</ref> configured for swift and agile localized transit.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 154</ref> | A '''repulsor engine''', also referred to as a '''repulsor drive''', is a diametric drive used by [[Covenant]] ships for sublight navigation,<ref name="wf92">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 92</ref> configured for swift and agile localized transit.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 154</ref> | ||
==Functionality and mechanics== | ==Functionality and mechanics== | ||
Repulsor engines use stacked tidal gravity generators which create asymmetrical gravity fields that push and pull a ship through space in a desired vector, all without the need for reaction mass or conventional exhaust. An extremely sophisticated application of [[Anti-gravity technology|gravitics]],<ref name="wf92"/><ref name="wf62">''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 62-63</ref> these engines are powered by a ship's [[pinch fusion reactor]]s.<ref name="wf70">''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 70-71</ref> Modern repulsor engines are finely tuned and expected to operate for years without maintenance refreshes. However, the repulsor engines on older, vestigial [[warship]]s—such as the drives outfitted on the [[Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner]]—are cruder pieces of technology, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power.<ref>''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 79</ref> | Repulsor engines use stacked tidal gravity generators which create asymmetrical gravity fields that push and pull a ship through space in a desired vector, all without the need for reaction mass or conventional exhaust. An extremely sophisticated application of [[Anti-gravity technology|gravitics]],<ref name="wf92"/><ref name="wf62">''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 62-63</ref> these engines are powered by a ship's [[pinch fusion reactor]]s.<ref name="wf70">''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 70-71</ref> Modern repulsor engines are finely tuned and expected to operate for years without maintenance refreshes. However, the repulsor engines on older, vestigial [[warship]]s—such as the drives outfitted on the [[Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner|''Hekar Taa''-pattern Blockade Runner]]—are cruder pieces of technology, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power.<ref>''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 79</ref> | ||
A repulsor engine produces quantum fluctuations in its wake that are extremely hazardous to personnel and nearby vessels within its range, particularly when operating at high "thrust".<ref name="wf62"/><ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', p. 331</ref> | A repulsor engine produces quantum fluctuations in its wake that are extremely hazardous to personnel and nearby vessels within its range, particularly when operating at high "thrust".<ref name="wf62"/><ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', p. 331</ref> | ||
==Models and patterns== | ==Models and patterns== | ||
[[File:HR-SDVHeavyCorvette-SideScreen.jpg|thumb|250px|Callipoas-pattern repulsor engines]] | [[File:HR-SDVHeavyCorvette-SideScreen.jpg|thumb|250px|''Callipoas''-pattern repulsor engines on a corvette]] | ||
{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s are outfitted with two Gablien-[[Design pattern|pattern]] repulsor engines,<ref name="wf62"/> while {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s are equipped with three Raphyus-pattern repulsor engines.<ref name="wf70"/> {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}s feature four Callipoas-pattern repulsor engines.<ref>''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 77</ref> {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is the only known vessel of [[human]] manufacture to use repulsor engines, utilizing a [[Fusion drive#XR2 Boglin Fields: S81/X-DFR|XR2 Boglin Fields: S81/X-DFR]].<ref>''Halo Mythos'', p. 132</ref> | {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s are outfitted with two ''Gablien''-[[Design pattern|pattern]] repulsor engines,<ref name="wf62"/> while {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s are equipped with three ''Raphyus''-pattern repulsor engines.<ref name="wf70"/> {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}s feature four ''Callipoas''-pattern repulsor engines.<ref>''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 77</ref> {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is the only known vessel of [[human]] manufacture to use repulsor engines, utilizing a [[Fusion drive#XR2 Boglin Fields: S81/X-DFR|XR2 Boglin Fields: S81/X-DFR]].<ref>''Halo Mythos'', p. 132</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 14:23, February 12, 2018
A repulsor engine, also referred to as a repulsor drive, is a diametric drive used by Covenant ships for sublight navigation,[1] configured for swift and agile localized transit.[2]
Functionality and mechanics
Repulsor engines use stacked tidal gravity generators which create asymmetrical gravity fields that push and pull a ship through space in a desired vector, all without the need for reaction mass or conventional exhaust. An extremely sophisticated application of gravitics,[1][3] these engines are powered by a ship's pinch fusion reactors.[4] Modern repulsor engines are finely tuned and expected to operate for years without maintenance refreshes. However, the repulsor engines on older, vestigial warships—such as the drives outfitted on the Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner—are cruder pieces of technology, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power.[5]
A repulsor engine produces quantum fluctuations in its wake that are extremely hazardous to personnel and nearby vessels within its range, particularly when operating at high "thrust".[3][6]
Models and patterns
CCS-class battlecruisers are outfitted with two Gablien-pattern repulsor engines,[3] while CAS-class assault carriers are equipped with three Raphyus-pattern repulsor engines.[4] SDV-class heavy corvettes feature four Callipoas-pattern repulsor engines.[7] UNSC Infinity is the only known vessel of human manufacture to use repulsor engines, utilizing a XR2 Boglin Fields: S81/X-DFR.[8]
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Warfleet, p. 92
- ^ Halo Mythos, p. 154
- ^ a b c Halo: Warfleet, p. 62-63
- ^ a b Halo: Warfleet, p. 70-71
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, p. 79
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, p. 331
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, p. 77
- ^ Halo Mythos, p. 132
