[FT] Plasma Shield (was: various subsystems (alien))

> [Bri] It generates enough random EM from the plasma that

> [Oer] Unfortunately this leads to an inconsistency: PDS fire which is

Here's a PSB explanation: Using the distance squared energy dispersion law,
assume that for the most part interceptors (and fighters in general) get real
close to the plasma "bubble" on their attack. I would compare a squadron of
interceptor fire at 0.1" from the bubble superior to C1 fire from a ship 6"
away as far as dilvering to a target point on the bubble with the intent of
"popping" it. This kind of concentrated interceptor fire is insufficient to
damage a ship significantly, since interceptor weapons have
little penetration power. I think of a full-on interceptor strike on a
ship
resulting in about half a hull point of damage - below FT granularity.
This PSB takes the bubble analogy more literaly than you might want, so YMMV.