Quark Resonators

The contents of this page were introduced in the original Sword of the Stars.

Description:	(Random) These advanced field generators send out a resonant energy wave that induces quark alignment in solids and results in a steep increase in the toughness of ship hulls.
Research Category:	Industrial Technology
Research Cost:	110,000 Research Points
Required Technology:	MagnoCeramic Lattices AND Fusion
Races Allowed:	Hiver, Human, Liir, Morrigi, Tarka, Zuul
Effect:	Designed to reduce the impact of solid objects. Increases the cost of a ship section it is added to by +60%. Adds a large chance (+130%) that a ballistic weapon will ricochet off the armor, possibly pushing the ship off course but otherwise causing no damage. Also adds an additional 60% to the hit points of the ship sections it is installed on, due to additional hull reinforcement to mount the armor plating.
Notes:	While there is no direct link from this technology to the Hardened Structures tech, Quark Resonators must be researched before Hardened Structures becomes available for research.
Version:	This information valid for Version 1.7.1