Editing A Port in the Storm (section)

==7.0 Deflector Emitter Cluster System (DECS) ==


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The '''D'''eflector '''E'''mitter '''C'''luster '''S'''ystem, or '''DECS''', represents the newest Federation breakthroughs in Federation tactical shield technology. This innovative new system utilizes a convex “honeycombed" arrangement of octagonal emitters offset slightly to produce a unified, overlapping tactical field. This primary tactical system allows a tighter tactical shield to be produced, thus resulting in a lessened tactical shield cross section, which in turn reduces starship detectability.

Whereas the Rosenanté class of starship possesses the standard '''D'''eflector '''E'''mitter '''A'''rray ('''DEA''') that all Federation starships do, they use that particular system as a primary shielding system. The '''DECS''' assembly operates by producing several smaller polyhedral segments of shield interdependability, rather than creating a "shell" segment standard to all other Federation starships. The '''DECS''' requires more power than standard tactical '''DEA''' systems, but yields a 20% increase in shield output. The '''DECS''' is calibrated to respond and recalibrate the loss of a single emitter or emitter cluster, resulting in a greater overall performance and defensive capability of ship systems. The standard '''DECS''' system is installed to provide tactical shielding whenever the starship is experiencing '''DEA''' failure, or power requirements do not allow the use of the '''DEA'''. Another advantage of the DECS over the standard DEA is its modular design. It is quick and efficient to repair or replace in the field whereas the replacement of the DEA system requires a major overhaul at a Starbase.