PDRMN Shielding
PDRMN ships use much the same radiation shielding, based off of high strength magnetic fields produced by superconductors, as most any ships, but they also use a special slurry superconductor between the reactor and the crew. This offers slightly higher protection per kW and is slightly less bulky, but is significantly more expensive, and works only in a small temperature range. However, that range is above the operating temp of a standard shield, which makes it perfect for high temp shielding, and is used in the magnetic nozzles as primary.
The Primary layer of shielding is a matrix of hexagonal panels, all interlocking, made of titanium. They typically have 2-6 layers, depending on the kind of ship, and are easily replaceable. Overlapping tiling, air gaps, an electrical and thermal superconducting pair of layers also help spread out any damage.
Above this, all ships have at least one wipple shield layer, to deflect and splatter any high velocity shells. These are thin sheets of titanium, relatively weak, but spaced anywhere from 1 m to 20 m away from the primary hull.
Above this there are only active defences, invoked whenever danger is expected. This varies from class to class, but typically includes a magnetic dust layer that effectively deflects and absorbs laser damage, and a ramping up of the magnetic field to deflect ferrous material. Beyond this is the PD system field, the drone interception field, the Gauss-cannon field, and finally the torpedo exclusion zone.
The Primary layer of shielding is a matrix of hexagonal panels, all interlocking, made of titanium. They typically have 2-6 layers, depending on the kind of ship, and are easily replaceable. Overlapping tiling, air gaps, an electrical and thermal superconducting pair of layers also help spread out any damage.
Above this, all ships have at least one wipple shield layer, to deflect and splatter any high velocity shells. These are thin sheets of titanium, relatively weak, but spaced anywhere from 1 m to 20 m away from the primary hull.
Above this there are only active defences, invoked whenever danger is expected. This varies from class to class, but typically includes a magnetic dust layer that effectively deflects and absorbs laser damage, and a ramping up of the magnetic field to deflect ferrous material. Beyond this is the PD system field, the drone interception field, the Gauss-cannon field, and finally the torpedo exclusion zone.
Utility
Essentially any shot taken by a less powerful nation would fail to hit. Martian PD lasers are incredibly quick to target, and are extremely effective against the low caliber shots used by the UNN, but are less effective against less, larger shots.
The laser shielding is more of a gimmick than an effective solution, at the ranges normally theorized for engagement, lasers are near useless, and the dust shield would only mitigate, not block, any attack.
The magnetic shield is more of a prisoner dilemma situation. All major Naval ships have the capability to prevent any other ship from using iron, which is widely available, as a projectile. However, with the shields in place, they must use more expensive materials.
The laser shielding is more of a gimmick than an effective solution, at the ranges normally theorized for engagement, lasers are near useless, and the dust shield would only mitigate, not block, any attack.
The magnetic shield is more of a prisoner dilemma situation. All major Naval ships have the capability to prevent any other ship from using iron, which is widely available, as a projectile. However, with the shields in place, they must use more expensive materials.
Manufacturing
The components for most systems are pretty simple, and so can be manufactured on board most ships. However, some of the larger systems require nano foundries and drydock time.
Parent Technologies
Access & Availability
The more standard elements of shielding are widely available, but many of the specifics and schematics of PDRMN shielding is classified.
Complexity
The Wipple shielding is relatively simple. The hexagonal armour plates are simple in an of themselves, but the delivery system is a little complex. The dust shield, magnetics, and PD systems are beyond human minds to control, and are built to ridiculous standards.
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