USS Orville firing her stern plasma torpedo launchers on a Krill ship.
Plasma torpedoes were a particle weapon system used by ships of the Planetary Union, the Moclan Fleet, and the Krill. Plasma torpedoes were much more destructive and powerful than their weaker counterparts, plasma cannons.
In shuttlecraft, those of the Union did not possess torpedo launchers while those of the Krill did.[1]
Description[]
Plasma torpedoes consisted of "magnetic flux tubes," which condensed several grams of highly charged particles into an extremely small space. While weighing only a few grams once condensed, the tiny bullet of particles was incredibly dense, with a density comparable to that of a star's center. The torpedo was directed by microwave antennae.[2]
Exploratory-class vessels like the USS Orville had four torpedo tubes on the bow and two on the aft.[2]
History[]
A Moclan Battlecruiser firing a torpedo at the Orville.
In late 2419, the USS Orville discovers that their cannon-fire is ineffective against the deflector screens of the Krill destroyer Kakov. Captain Ed Mercer tricks the Kakov into pursuing it through the atmosphere of Kastra 4, rendering the Kakov's sensors blind and making the destroyer a sitting duck. The Orville then freely launches the entire payload of plasma torpedoes on the ship, destroying it entirely.
In late 2420, during a test run of the Orville's upgraded deflector screens, a Moclan Battlecruiser strikes the Orville with a torpedo, despite the fact that Captain Mercer and Commander Kelly Grayson had made an agreement with the Moclans beforehand to only use Plasma Cannons. Captain Rechik apologizes for the mistake.[3]
During the Battle of Earth, Captain Mercer orders torpedoes launched at the maneuvering thrusters of five Kaylon Spheres headed for Earth.[4]
In light of the Kaylon attack, the Moclans propose a new round of weapons upgrades for all Union Fleet explorer-class vessels and above. Aboard the Orville, Captain Mercer observes a 20% increase in torpedo capacity.[5]
Appearances[]
- Season 1x06: Krill
- Episode 2x07: Deflectors
- Episode 2x09: Identity, Pt. 2
- Episode 2x10: Blood of Patriots (mentioned only)
- Episode 2x12: Sanctuary (mentioned only)
References[]
- ↑ Episode 2x10: Blood of Patriots
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 André Bormanis. The Guide to The Orville. Dark Horse Books. Pg. 42.
- ↑ Episode 2x07: Deflectors
- ↑ Episode 2x09: Identity, Pt. 2
- ↑ Episode 2x12: Sanctuary