Subspace Inhibitor

Designed by erei'Riov Nareya t'Kallinus and Lieutenant Commander Denell Taris, the **Deployable Subspace Inhibitor Device** (DSID or Subspace Anchor) consists of a deployable localised subspace disruptor. Based on earlier subspace disruption technology the device uses a protomatter/tricobalt reaction core to generate a broadband subspace inhibition field out to one light minute.

The DSID is housed in a casing approximately 4 metres long by 0.8 metres wide. The Primary casing of the device is a Duranium/Tritanium alloy with a nanopolymer coating to reduce it’s sensor signature. While inert, the device is nearly invisible to all passive scans and most active scans but once activated the emissions can be easily traced to the devices location.

# Features

## Hull

The DSID is housed in a casing approximately 4 metres long by 0.8 metres wide. The Primary casing of the device is a Duranium/Tritanium alloy with a nanopolymer coating to reduce it’s sensor signature. While inert, the device is nearly invisible to all passive scans and most active scans but once activated the emissions can be easily traced to the devices location.

The hull of the device is capable of polarisation making is resistant to light weapons fire or stellar debris, but due to the power requirements, cannot carry shielding that would be effective against starship-grade weapons.

## Subspace Inhibitor Field

The DSID uses a fusion core fuelled by a protomatter/tricobalt reaction that is propagated by the unstable electron exchange between the atoms of the two source materials. Though creating a large amount of power (Approx 8GW per minute) the reaction is considered unsafe for use on manned installations, due to the volatile nature of protomatter.

Using a series of guidewaves and focusing rails, the DSID creates a broadband interference field across the majority of all subspace bands. The effect is such that it interferes with and disrupts the normal modal operation of all real space/subspace interactions, rendering Faster Than Light travel, communications and sensing impossible. Agreements between the powers of the Great Alliance have meant limitations in the design of this field, giving it a maximum deployable range of 1 lightminute.

Testing in simulations and field use has reaffirmed the original design parameters and, while deployed during various engagements, the DSID has fulfilled all of the above mentioned criteria. It should be noted that should a starship or other body travelling at Faster Than Light speeds encounter the inhibitor field of the DSID, the violent non-modal collapse of the subspace field can result in significant damage to propulsion systems. In addition to this, the rapid deceleration and uncontrolled re-entry into real space has been estimated to cause significant structural damage to any vessel thus far simulated.

# Mission Use

The DSID was originally a Deep Black Research project in the 23rd Century, based on the Genesis Device first created by Doctor's Carol and David Marcus. Instead of a Terraforming project, however, the DSID was developed as a weapon. Research was conducted on a remote Starbase, however, when it was first tested the results were catastrophic, destroying the installation.

100 years later, under the threat of a Klingon Armada, Admiral Corris Sprint ordered the retrieval of the device, with Rear Admiral Rhys Llywarch leading the recovery mission. The destroyed Starbase was now deep inside Borg space, and during the mission several officers were assimilated, including Admiral Llywarch himself. The other members of the team managed to retrieve him and undo the worst of the damage, removing the implants from the Collective.

Developed and deployed by Starfleet’s 26th Fleet during the Fourth Klingon War, the DSID was field tested and proven effective in limited deployment. A prototype was built, just as the vanguard of the Klingon Armada attacked the station. Against orders, Lieutenant Commander Denell Taris convinced Captain Peter Taggart of the USS *Protector* to take both her and the device under cloak to the Klingon fleet, and detonate it. The results were devastating, while most of the Klingon advance force was destroyed, so were many of the defending Avalon vessels, the weapon ripping out the ship's engines and killing hundreds in the process.

During the Iconian War, Rear-Admiral (Lower) Jyana Kai deployed a modified DSID to disrupt the Iconian and Herald fleets from creating portals to ambush the USS *Barclay* in the Tetrahedron Expanse.

Most recently, the DSID has been employed by elements of the 26th Fleet against the The Kingdom of Cevant to prevent the use of their Faster Than Light jump drives for hit and run attacks.

# Restrictions

## Manufacturing Restrictions

Due to the volatile nature of the compounds used in the manufacture of the DSID, Starfleet Command has deemed that these devices can only be produced at a Class-V stellar installation with Series-VII controlled substances facilities. One example of such a facility is Starbase 381 *"Praetorian"* in The Outback.

Manufacture of these devices aboard ship or at any other facility is strictly prohibited.

## Deployment Restrictions

In line with United Federation of Planets General Directive 349, Section 19 – The Responsible Use of Defensive Technologies, the deployment of the DSID has been forbidden within five light years of Federation or Alliance Starbases, recognised civilian shipping lanes, navigational hazards or other spatial anomalies that may interfere with the normal operation of a Starship. Deployment of a DSID in contravention of this Directive is only undertaken provided full and ample warning is given to civilian traffic within a 5 LY radius, or on special order with authorisation from a Flag Officer of rank O-6 or higher.