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'''Torsion plates''' are a [[maneuver drive]] system employed almost ubiquitously aboard [[Forerunner starship]]s. The plates convert harvested energy into a form of inertia-less thrust (presumably [[torsion field]]s), and are considered so simple and widely | '''Torsion plates''' are a form of slower-than-light [[maneuver drive]] system employed almost ubiquitously aboard [[Forerunner starship]]s. The plates convert harvested [[vacuum energy]] into a form of inertia-less thrust (presumably [[torsion field]]s),{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/the-new-halo-encyclopedia-is-out-today|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The New Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today|Quote='''TORSION PLATE''' - Forerunner subluminal drive that converts vacuum energy directly into thrust.|D=19|M=12|Y=2022}} and are considered so simple and widely applicable they are near-universally used across the [[Forerunner]] fleet. Other forms of propulsion are used, though they are generally used for an extremely specific niche or aesthetic purposes.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=338}} Stores of exotic matter may be used as reaction mass by torsion plates, allowing them to accelerate at a higher rate.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=93}} | ||
{{Class|Supernal Spiral|keyship}}s such as ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' are equipped with torsion drivers,{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=84-85}} as are more terrestrial (though still floating) structures such as [[skydock]]s. The accuracy and precision required of atmospheric maneuvering makes torsion plates practically a required feature for any atmospheric flight.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | {{Class|Supernal Spiral|keyship}}s such as ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' are equipped with torsion drivers,{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=84-85}} as are more terrestrial (though still floating) structures such as [[skydock]]s. The accuracy and precision required of atmospheric maneuvering makes torsion plates practically a required feature for any atmospheric flight.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
The [[Wings of Malygus]], the maneuver drives of Forerunner origin used to move the city-station [[High Charity]] around,{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=56-57}} were likely torsion plates - owing to the city-station's construction around the remains of a derelict {{Class|Fortress|vessel}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=226-227}} | The [[Wings of Malygus]], the maneuver drives of Forerunner origin used to move the city-station [[High Charity]] around,{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=56-57}} were likely torsion plates - owing to the city-station's construction around the remains of a derelict {{Class|Fortress|vessel}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=226-227}} The Covenant's own [[repulsor engine]]s and [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]]s are considered a rudimentary step between standard [[fusion drive]]s and fully-utilising torsion drives.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969311_Catalog-Interaction.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Interaction|D=13|M=10|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Reality of Halo: Plasma|Quote=This is a rudimentary technology [bridge] to refined application of [twist-torsion] impulse plates for [high-thrust] travel usable outside of the supporting [lattice] of a planet's gravity well.}} | ||
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