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| Due to their neutral charge, NBC beams cannot be deflected or diffused by electromagnetic active defenses. Experiments with gravitic and null active defenses have shown promise but are both in the prototype stage and extremely expensive to use in terms of energy. The best way to mitigate NBCs as of now is to not get hit or absorb it with a plasteel armor cap. | Due to their neutral charge, NBC beams cannot be deflected or diffused by electromagnetic active defenses. Experiments with gravitic and null active defenses have shown promise but are both in the prototype stage and extremely expensive to use in terms of energy. The best way to mitigate NBCs as of now is to not get hit or absorb it with a plasteel armor cap. | ||
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| + | ==== Maneuvering ==== | ||
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| + | Many NBCs feature a side bleed-off vent that doubles as maneuvering thrusters on ICA ships. Beams are diffused and their momentum is used to push the ship slowly. These bleed-off thrusters are typically used for reversing, albeit with extremely low thrust to weight ratios. | ||
| ==== History ==== | ==== History ==== | ||