Notes For Morning Presentation

Posted on 11 Jun 2021 @ 10:02pm by Ensign K'Rosu

Top Few Ideas for Presentation:

Torpedo Focussing Lattice:

Similar to design used on the Mystic’s Micro Torpedoes, the defining difference in this project is increase in effective yield, not maintaining set yield with decreased warhead mass. This does present problems, as with the Mystic, the smaller yield-mass gave more room for the lattice itself, and the launching frame was custom. With the Boston’s torpedoes, the size is standardized, and the objective is to increase effective yield without exceeding standard dimensions and geometry.

Effective yield vs. Full Yield: A photon torpedo’s maximum theoretical yield is 25 Isotons, however the maximum rated yield is only 18.5. Effective yield is at times synonymous with rated yield, that is, how much energy is actually being released. This average of 6.5 Isotons is lost due to the force of the explosion itself, scattering molecules of anti-matter, or it otherwise failing to hit atoms of normal matter to react. The purpose of a focusing lattice is to both direct the antimatter, the released energy, and maintain high yield releases with a more focused area of effect, optionally with a lower warhead mass.

The current design focus has been to surpass the effective yield of a standard torpedo to 30 isotons. This would leave a drawback as the energy is focused in a cone at the front of the torpedo, however the idea is for these torpedoes to work like ancient AP, or Armor Penetrating rounds, to punch through shields, hulls, asteroids, or other targets. Current simulations for designs deemed reasonable for construction have improved the effective yield to a maximum 24.74 average isotons directly in front of the torpedo, and 4.3 average isotons behind the torpedo. More work is required to find a design that will reach the 30 isoton goal without the use of dilithium-weave enhancements.

Emitter Matrix Alteration:

Starfleet vessels like the Boston carry standardized emitter matrices for their phaser banks, finding a balance between power draw, heat dissipation, and effectiveness at range. After review and simulation, it is possible to develop specialized matrices that may be deployed prior to an engagement, either automatically or manually, to enhance the beam’s power or range.

Removing the Boston’s standard emitter matrix is impractical for time, energy, and potential damage reasons, therefore each matrix design is formulated to convert the beams from their normal firing state, and each design includes emergency ejection bolts to jettison the matrix and return the banks to normal operation.

Installation would require an estimated time of 1.5 hours per bank, and removal half that time, unless the emergency ejection system is used, which is estimated to take 30 seconds to clear the matrix of the emitters. In general, depending on design used, the Boston’s banks may be increased to a simulated 145% strength, or the range of the beams increased from the standard 300,000km to 385,000km while maintaining the same strength the beams would carry at their previous maximum range.

Antimatter Mine Bay:

The Galaxy Class contains a complement of antimatter mines, each containing approximately [[Secure information: 750 grams]] of antimatter. The main issue for the Boston to carry a compliment is the storage of said mines, I believe that may be solved with a background program integrated into the transporter systems. The mines would be held in various secure positions in the ship, and this program would maintain a background lock to transport them either to the shuttlebay, or any manually entered position outside of the ship for deployment.

On further examination, the mines may be improved. Improving the yield is a simple and obvious method, and thus the focus will be on utility.

A tracking mine may be created without much issue, as explained below.

First, a layer of osmium or iridium on the outside of a mine would reduce the annihilation of atoms on the other side of this layer due to its density, while minimally reducing the yield of the explosive. Another layer on top of this would be made of synthesized (stabilized?) element, such as einsteinium-253, which has a 20.5 solar day half-life. The explosion of the mine would not only incite damage to any nearby ship, but would scatter the synthesized element, and coat the hull of the ship that caused detonation. The Boston’s scanners could then be narrowed to search for that element, and give a specific trail, and reading of the hostile ship with high confidence of no false positives. The yield could also be reduced to minimize damage to the ship, and with the right element, it is theoretically possible this trail would be detectable even if the ship is cloaked, however due to limited information on cloaking systems, this cannot be simulated.


Viral Phaser Amplification:

Making use of the high energy capabilities of the phaser banks, a system may be constructed to target hostile computers to non-destructively overwhelm the opponent. In short, a virus would be transmitted across the energy emitted by phaser banks, lowering their destructive output to a very low level. The virus would then infect the systems of the target, one of either extreme complexity or iterative versions in order to gain control, shut down, or slow the enemy ship while limiting damage done. For this to be made possible, modifications would be made to the emitter banks, featuring a toggle of normal phasers or viral phaser amplification weaponry. The development of these modifications could be done quickly, but for long term service, the installation would require some time, roughly estimated to a week, including test firing. The primary drawbacks to this are in translation from one computer operating system to another, as well as excess heat developed during fire in the Boston's systems, requiring either short firing times or a ventilation process.





Notes: Still working on pre-detonated explosion focusing system, work only theoretical and no complete designs have been completed. Cross reference mining beams used for dilithium mining?