FIELD GENERATORS

	The deflector system utilizes one or more graviton polarity source 
generators whose output is phase-synchronized through a series of 
subspace field distortion amplifiers. Flux energy for the Primary Hull is 
generated by five field generators located on Deck 10. Three additional 
generators are located on Deck 31 in the Secondary Hull. Two additional 
field generators are located in each of the warp nacelles, although the 
output of the Saucer Module grid can be boosted to include the nacelles if 
necessary. Each generator consists of a cluster of twelve 32 MW graviton 
polarity sources feeding a pair of 625 millicochrane subspace field distortion 
amplifiers. Cruise Mode operating rules require one generator in each major 
section to be operational at all times, with at least one additional unit 
available for activation should an Alert condition be invoked. During Alert 
situations, all operational deflector generators are normally brought to full 
standby.

	Nominal system output (Cruise Mode) of the deflector system is 1152 
MW graviton load. Peak momentary load of a single generator can approach 
473,000 MW for periods approaching 170 milliseconds. During Alert status, 
up to seven generators can be operated in parallel phase-lock, providing a 
continuous output of 2688 MW, with a maximum primary energy dissipation 
rate in excess of 7.3 x 10° kW.

	Heat dissipation on each generator is provided by a pair of liquid 
helium coolant loops with a continuous-duty rating of 750,000 MJ. Four 
backup generators are located in each hull, providing up to twenty-four 
hours of service at 65% of nominal rated power. Normal duty cycle on 
primary generators is twelve hours on-line, with nominal twelve hours 
degauss and scheduled maintenance time. Graviton polarity sources are 
rated for 1,250 operating hours between routine servicing of 
superconductive elements.  Æ