June 27th, 2003, 10:37 AM
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Re: STM "Final v1.7.5" Discussion
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Originally posted by BeenAssimilated:
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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Federation personnel do not possess personal forcefields.
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Actually, they do. Starfleet Marines (seen in DS9) have a elliptical energy field that they hold out in front of them like a shield. Look at this link:
Security Ordinance
Looks like artistic liscence to me. I never saw any such thing in any ST episode or movie. And even so, that is hardly a personal forcefield in the normal sense of the word. More of a riot shield, not a protective screen around the troop.
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And dont forget the Federation would have the best equipment/weapons.
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The militaristic races would have better militaristic personnel equipment because the Federation does not do very much ground combat. Their force lies in their starships, not their troops. Think of it this way: Federationers are not professional warriors. The Federation does not focus much research into troop equipment and such. The more militaristic races do.
[ June 27, 2003, 09:41: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ] |