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| + | #REDIRECT [[Starfighter#Acclivity_Ring]] |
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| − | An '''acclivity ring''' is a ring made of [[acclivity stone]], a powerful substance that acts as anti-gravity when powered. |
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| − | [[DDF]], [[Krell]], and the orbital debris field use one or more acclivity rings to keep their ships in the air. They allow a ship to remain in the air even if the ship is motionless. These rings are very rare, and salvage and recovery of these rings is one of [[Ironsides|Admiral Ironside's]] top worries and priorities.{{cite}} |
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| − | Acclivity rings can be rotated to stop out of control dives, as well as advanced manoeuvring.{{cite}} |
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| − | As well as on ships, smaller acclivity rings are used for vehicles like hovercars and hoverbikes.{{book ref|Skyward|11}}{{book ref|Skyward|31}}{{book ref|Skyward|34}} They are also used as tools to assist lifting and handling heavier objects: such as the maintenance gear [[Spensa]] uses on [[M-Bot]].{{book ref|Skyward|36}} |
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| − | Several acclivity rings can be used in conjunction to lift something larger, like the orbital ship yards. |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | <references /><!-- 4, 9-14, 17, 19, 23-27, 30-36, 40, 43, 46, 47, 49, 50-54, i-2, i-3 --> |
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| − | {{Skyward}} |
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