Paradox Engine

Solarian interdictor. Area denial through gravitational manipulation.
CategoryCombat Support
ClassInterdictor
FactionSolarian
Tier4
Piloting Skill30
Hull950
Armor38
Shield650
Shield Recharge10/t
Speed2 AU/t
Fuel Capacity540
Cargo Capacity145
Weapon Slots4
Defense Slots4
Utility Slots5
Power Capacity200
CPU Capacity65
Price130000 cr
Build Time11600 ticks
Shipyard Tier3
A paradox engine is a thought experiment that shouldn't work but does. The Paradox Engine-class generates gravitational distortions that prevent faster-than-light escape — a feat Solarian physicists spent decades insisting was impossible before grudgingly agreeing to build one anyway. The interdiction field generator draws enormous power, hence the dedicated power core. The theoretical physics department still publishes papers arguing the device shouldn't function. The Navy publishes after-action reports proving it does.
Gravity Well Area-denial Gravitational
Module
Pulse Laser III
Pulse Laser III
Focused Beam III
Focused Beam II
Solarian Aegis
Shield Booster III
Damage Control System
Ship Scanner III
ItemQuantity
Solarian Composite 35
Processing Core 45
Sensor Array 150
Station Reactor Core 6
Solarian Logic Matrix 7
Capital Ship Frame 13
Gravity Generator 14
Sensor Cluster 5
Power Distribution Grid 4
Solar Collector Array 1
Copper Wiring 200
Circuit Board 120
Shield Emitter 160
Precision Optic 14
Navigation Core 22
Reinforced Bulkhead 4
Titanium Alloy 400
Durasteel Plate 90
Steel Plate 350
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