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Published: 2007-09-07 21:41:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 2177; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 30
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Description Hey all, I used the dimentional travel mechine in my basement to go Vort 9. While I was there I managed to make a scan of one of Owen's new missile ideas. Keep in mind this is a very early draft.

The GES-1, if you dont understand exactly how it is supposed to work let me explain. In many ways it is like a giant shotgun shell. During a battle, onboard computers can program this missile to many different configurations. Once fired a sensor on the nose of the missile tracks the distance of the target, from what I can tell this missle is not homing in anyway. Once it reaches a cirtain distance from the target (configurable - greater distance makes for wider spread) the eight smaller missiles detach and launch. All of those smaller missiles spead out in almost random directions striking the enemy ship's hull.

Owen hasnt decided, it looks, if the large missile will actually hit the target or just deliver the smller ones. ANYWAY, the smaller missiles have special nose cones that allow them to easily cut through a ship's hull. Once inside (after a configurable time) the missiles detonate with a rather large explosion. This not only sends shrapnel from the rocked casings everywhere, but also sends the 400 small medal pellets in all directions.

The aim of this? Penetrate into the decks of the ships and cause major casualties. Even if they dont make it deep enough to get into an openspace, the explosion will damage any sensitve equipment housed in the walls.

Owen, has made a pledge to herself never to see her works in action, she doesnt like that her creations kill, but it's her job.
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Half-dude In reply to ??? [2008-01-09 01:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Owen: It would typically be fired from an aircraft, doctor..

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-09 02:20:57 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Oh, I see,And I am not a doctor, just a visiting Politician

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-09 04:31:06 +0000 UTC]

Owen: Oo *points at name tag* but your guest tag says "Dr." on it...

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-09 12:06:50 +0000 UTC]

Zix:*Looks down at name tag* Oh it does, well Ok you found me out, this is a secret enspection, to see if Vort 9 is still up to speed

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-09 23:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Owen: oh, really? Well I don't think you'll be disappointed. ^^

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-09 23:16:01 +0000 UTC]

Zix: I sure hope not, This station has just received better results then the Top lab back on Irk, so I came to see how you all did it

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-09 23:28:46 +0000 UTC]

Owen: well I'm not busy at the moment, would you perhaps like a lunch meeting?

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-09 23:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Sure why not, Is the snack bar Open?

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-09 23:29:57 +0000 UTC]

Owen: *nod* shall we??

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-09 23:30:52 +0000 UTC]

Zix: After you *Holds open the door to the snack bar*

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 04:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Owen: ^^ *small giggle* thank you, have you had the pleasure of eating her before?

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 12:18:36 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Yes I have, I used to work here along time ago, I thought you would recognize me

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 21:56:13 +0000 UTC]

Owen: *tilts head a little with a "oh, come on" expression* You know scientists and the guards never really socialize...

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 22:01:34 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Thats true, But I tried to get to know most of you, But we can talk about that later, Have you any new designs or plans to help our military?

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 22:06:26 +0000 UTC]

Owen: hmm well *thinks* there IS that one project down in lab A34. Nothing special but it's the most important of any projects right now. Essentially it's a more efficient fusion cell. You know, used in most of our military vehicles.

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 22:12:37 +0000 UTC]

Zix: ( Not really sure about the military vehicles, did not really care to study them in training) Right of course, Well If nothing major is going on I would like to have a tour after our break here, Do you suggest a doctor that could show me around, that is if your not busy

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 22:19:45 +0000 UTC]

Owen: well I'm sure my.. ehmm. o//o p-previous lab assistant Plink would have loved to but he's rather busy. I'm sure Nex-Kel, my current assistant could.

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 22:32:56 +0000 UTC]

Zix:*Looks at a clip board* Ah yes Dr. Plink I met with him on my last inspection, Ok I'll just let the secret service know that I'll be with Nex-Kell *Talks into a microphone on his jacket*

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 22:51:55 +0000 UTC]

(the secret service? XD)

Owen: alright ^^ I'll send her over asap, it was a pleasure mr. Zix *holds out for a shake*

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 23:00:01 +0000 UTC]

( sorry the secret service is Zix's personal body guards,in my stories he is the President of the Irken Republic)

Zix:*Shakes Hand* Thank you for having me here, keep up the good work^^

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 23:43:11 +0000 UTC]

Owen: *playfully solutes as she walks away* I defiantly will.

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 23:46:36 +0000 UTC]

Zix: *walks over to the table to wait for Nex-Kel, and turns to Zeep* Hello Zeep, Can I have A drink Please

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-10 23:48:10 +0000 UTC]

Zeep: *looks over from another egg head she's serving* oh my god! Zix is that you? /: ) MAN haven't seen you here in years.

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-10 23:50:28 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Yeah It's me, just stopping in for a visit, how have you been?

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-11 00:05:43 +0000 UTC]

Zeep: *sits the coffee down in front of the egghead and goes over to Zix* Oh not much, ya know, just .. this. How bout yourself?

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-11 00:09:55 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Well *Takes a sip of his coffee* After I got transfered to Vort I became the Governor, then I led a revolution and became President of the Irken Republic, and thats about it, Oh and survived an attempt on my life^^

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-11 01:19:29 +0000 UTC]

Egg head: *swats the coffee back* hey give me my coffee! >:

Zeep: eh yeah.. that WAS actually his.. can I get YOU something?



(I don't get what you're doing with this whole Irken republic thing)

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-13 04:13:11 +0000 UTC]

( sorry, about the republic thing, just ignore it if I do it again)

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-13 11:44:47 +0000 UTC]

XD ok whatever

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-11 01:22:11 +0000 UTC]

Zix: *Looks at egg-head and gives him 20 monies* Sorry Sir, Oh yes I'll have a Coffee, with milk please

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-11 01:23:55 +0000 UTC]

Zeep: *twitles a single finger in the air and swipes it away* come'n right up : D

Egg head: *stares at him annoyingly* -_o

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-11 01:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Zix: *Stares at the Egg head and says to himself- This is why I transferd out of here*, Thanks Zeep ^^, I'll be sure to leave a nice tip

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-11 02:20:36 +0000 UTC]

Zeep: : ] thanks Zix *comes back with a piping hot coffee*

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-11 02:49:06 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Your welcome^^ *Takes a sip of the coffee* None of the cooks at my mansion can make a cup of coffee like you can Zeep

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-11 04:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Zeep: *leans weight on one arm slapped on the counter top* heh, believe me, when ya got this many scientists in one place you're gonna be make'n a LOT of coffee, it comes from practice. ^0

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-11 04:24:34 +0000 UTC]

Zix: I bet, *takes a sip* oh this brings back the memories of the old days....Hey do you remember when Zand drooped Dox-Nox's pants in the middle of his lecture^^

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-11 22:15:08 +0000 UTC]

Zeep: *face contorts in disgust* yeah.. O_- I could have gone my life without seeing that...

Nex-Kel: *walks in, hands folded behind her back - looks up at Zix on his stool* Are you mr. Zix?

(does Zix have any racist feelings towards Vortians?)

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-11 22:41:04 +0000 UTC]

Zix: *Too Zeep* Yeah, I had to act mad at him, but inside I was laughing to beat all hell^^

Zix: *Too Nex-Kel* Yes, and you must be Nex-Kel *Gets off of his stool and holds out his hand to shake* Nice to meet you

( No he doesnt have any racist feelings towards Vortians, Or any species)

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Half-dude In reply to IIGToons [2008-01-12 02:43:20 +0000 UTC]

Nex-Kel: *gleefully shakes does a two handed hand shake with him* Oh yes that's me, you worked here at one time I hear?

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IIGToons In reply to Half-dude [2008-01-12 02:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Zix: Yes, Yes I did, I was the head of security here, I remember having a few chats with you, But we can talk more about that Later, I think we should start the tour *Turns to Zeep* Goodbye Zeep, I'll be sure to visit more^^

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Slushy-man [2007-09-13 19:14:24 +0000 UTC]

OOOOoOooOOOooooo! 83

Missiles are fuuun! >3

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Half-dude In reply to Slushy-man [2007-09-14 06:55:47 +0000 UTC]

Esspecially when they hit you

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Slushy-man In reply to Half-dude [2007-09-14 22:36:03 +0000 UTC]

Weelll. I dunno about that! XD

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Half-dude In reply to Slushy-man [2007-09-14 22:44:38 +0000 UTC]

XD aww come on, you know you love being pelted by houndereds of hot pellets.

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Slushy-man In reply to Half-dude [2007-09-14 23:09:55 +0000 UTC]

nu-uh! x3;

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gdpr-2309293 [2007-09-09 08:02:39 +0000 UTC]

Certainly sounds like quite a nasty missile Owens developed there. Kinda reminds me of the grapeshot torpedoes used in the Ben Jeapes novel "His Majesty's Starship", except they would explode before impacting the ships hull, resulting in thousands of smaller impacts spread over a significantly large area. The idea being to either cause sever damage to ships system/crew, or to fatally damage large areas of the hull, resulting in an explosive decompression, although if the ship were deliberately decompressed before battle, the risk of the later would be removed.

Owens torpedo sounds alot more effective though, as I doubt that a grapeshot torpedo would pack much punch against the armour used in the IZ verse. I presume the armour piercing warheads would probably be constructed using self-sharpening materials?

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Half-dude In reply to gdpr-2309293 [2007-09-09 08:44:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, the mini-missiles are self-propelled. Thats what the exhaust behind them are for. Im surprised to hear how similar it is to the book. Great minds must think alike.

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gdpr-2309293 In reply to Half-dude [2007-09-09 09:02:40 +0000 UTC]

Yep. I can imagine that missile would cause a heck of alot of damage if fired at an enemy ships brdige, or even better, their fuel tanks.

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Half-dude In reply to gdpr-2309293 [2007-09-09 09:13:56 +0000 UTC]

OOH RAA!

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Mech-Maker [2007-09-08 21:59:52 +0000 UTC]

I love the concept. It's so well thought out. It's a great diagram too. All technical and sharp. Awesome.

Hmm..know where I can get my own dimensional travel amchine?

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