Nova Bomb
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| − | Nova Bombs are strategic weapons capable of destroying entire solar systems. They achieve this by neutralizing the gravitational forces holding together large bodies, whether it be a sun or even a black hole. [[Voltarium]] is the key ingredient in this reaction. Nova Bombs were never used by the old Commonwealth in battle, but after the fall this changed. One such system that was destroyed by a Nova was the [[Dyhedra System]] | + | Nova Bombs are strategic weapons capable of destroying entire solar systems. They achieve this by neutralizing the gravitational forces holding together large bodies, whether it be a sun or even a black hole. [[Voltarium]] is the key ingredient in this reaction. Nova Bombs were never used by the old [[Commonwealth]] in battle, but after the fall this changed. One such system that was destroyed by a Nova was the [[Dyhedra System]] |
As powerful as such weapons are, there is a limit to their destructiveness. 40 Nova Bombs, the complete inventory of the [[Andromeda Ascendant]], only managed to convert a black hole into a white hole. This conversion was also temporary, as the white hole collapsed upon itself and reverted back to its original state. The [[World Ship]] also survived a Nova detonation, though the destruction of its artificial sun seriously damaged it. Curiously, on the second encounter with the [[Andromeda Ascendant|Andromeda]], a full payload of Novas only caused light damage. Whether the Magog had managed to adapt or something else negated the full effect is unknown. | As powerful as such weapons are, there is a limit to their destructiveness. 40 Nova Bombs, the complete inventory of the [[Andromeda Ascendant]], only managed to convert a black hole into a white hole. This conversion was also temporary, as the white hole collapsed upon itself and reverted back to its original state. The [[World Ship]] also survived a Nova detonation, though the destruction of its artificial sun seriously damaged it. Curiously, on the second encounter with the [[Andromeda Ascendant|Andromeda]], a full payload of Novas only caused light damage. Whether the Magog had managed to adapt or something else negated the full effect is unknown. | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 21 November 2007
The Nova Bomb is a weapon of mass destruction from the High Guard.
Nova Bombs are strategic weapons capable of destroying entire solar systems. They achieve this by neutralizing the gravitational forces holding together large bodies, whether it be a sun or even a black hole. Voltarium is the key ingredient in this reaction. Nova Bombs were never used by the old Commonwealth in battle, but after the fall this changed. One such system that was destroyed by a Nova was the Dyhedra System
As powerful as such weapons are, there is a limit to their destructiveness. 40 Nova Bombs, the complete inventory of the Andromeda Ascendant, only managed to convert a black hole into a white hole. This conversion was also temporary, as the white hole collapsed upon itself and reverted back to its original state. The World Ship also survived a Nova detonation, though the destruction of its artificial sun seriously damaged it. Curiously, on the second encounter with the Andromeda, a full payload of Novas only caused light damage. Whether the Magog had managed to adapt or something else negated the full effect is unknown.
Episodes
- An Affirming Flame (1x02)
- To Loose the Faithful Lightning (1x03)
- Its Hour Come 'Round At Last (1x22)
- The Wydening Gyre (2x01)
- Pitiless As The Sun (2x04)
- The Fair Unknown (2x18)
- The Tunnel At The End Of The Light (2x22)
- If The Wheel Is Fixed (3x01)
- Slipfighter The Dogs Of War (3x06)
- Point Of The Spear (3x16)
- The Dissonant Interval (2) (4x22)
