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	In the [[Inferno]] continuity, the so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' occurs in a systems where all jump nodes have collapsed.		In the [[Inferno]] continuity, the so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' occurs in a systems where all jump nodes have collapsed.

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	~~The~~ so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' ~~is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more~~ in ~~general, of all~~ systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.		In the [[Inferno]] continuity, the so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' occurs in systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.

	The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field and generates an invisible shockwave. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range. It also results in a total isolation in terms of subspace and conventional communications.		The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field and generates an invisible shockwave. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range. It also results in a total isolation in terms of subspace and conventional communications.

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	===Communication difficulties===		===Communication difficulties===
	:''See also:'' [[~~Post-Great War Contacts With Sol\|~~Post-Great War contacts with Sol]]		:''See also:'' [[Post-Great War contacts with Sol]]

	As the last viable node collapses, a massive and invisible shockwave generates from it. This shockwave, that forms a sphere of growing dimensions, prevents any transmissions from passing through. The shockwave also has certain catastrophical effects on high-tech devices, which can be completely disabled if not protected properly. Shortly after the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer\|''Lucifer'']], this effect brought a total chaos in [[Sol]]. As the shockwave proceeds, it is possible to communicate with all locations that haven't been hit by the shockwave yet. This means that a system hit by this catastrophe would remain isolated.		As the last viable node collapses, a massive and invisible shockwave generates from it. This shockwave, that forms a sphere of growing dimensions, prevents any transmissions from passing through. The shockwave also has certain catastrophical effects on high-tech devices, which can be completely disabled if not protected properly. Shortly after the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer\|''Lucifer'']], this effect brought a total chaos in [[Sol]]. As the shockwave proceeds, it is possible to communicate with all locations that haven't been hit by the shockwave yet. This means that a system hit by this catastrophe would remain isolated.

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	The so called '''Ricochet Effect''' is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.		The so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.

	The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range.		The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field and generates an invisible shockwave. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range. It also results in a total isolation in terms of subspace and conventional communications.

	After several years, it's impossible to jump to remote regions of the system. After several decades, it's impossible to make jumps at all. It is believed that reopening at least one jump node would bring the system's subspace field back to its '''''status quo ante''''' condition.		After several years, it's impossible to jump to remote regions of the system. After several decades, it's impossible to make jumps at all. It is believed that reopening at least one jump node would bring the system's subspace field back to its '''''status quo ante''''' condition, although the effects of the growing sphere would still be present.

	==Known effects==		==Known effects==
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	===Different tactical situations===		===Different tactical situations===
	In a system affected by the ''RE'' the role of destroyers, installations and any other asset that is capable of carrying spacecraft is extremely important. Without them, it's very difficult to handle war logistics, fleet movements and strikes.		In a system affected by the ''RE'' the role of destroyers, installations and any other asset that is capable of carrying spacecraft is extremely important. Without them, it's very difficult to handle war logistics, fleet movements and strikes.

			===Communication difficulties===
			:''See also:'' [[Post-Great War Contacts With Sol\|Post-Great War contacts with Sol]]

			As the last viable node collapses, a massive and invisible shockwave generates from it. This shockwave, that forms a sphere of growing dimensions, prevents any transmissions from passing through. The shockwave also has certain catastrophical effects on high-tech devices, which can be completely disabled if not protected properly. Shortly after the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer\|''Lucifer'']], this effect brought a total chaos in [[Sol]]. As the shockwave proceeds, it is possible to communicate with all locations that haven't been hit by the shockwave yet. This means that a system hit by this catastrophe would remain isolated.

			The growth factor of the sphere is connected to its intensity. As the sphere grows, it's anti-transmissions capabilities reduce accordingly. It is estimated that several decades after the collapse of the node interferences on communications wouldn't be noticeable.

	==Known examples==		==Known examples==
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	''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to jump from one planet to another—even by overloading the subspace drives. The average number of jumps (at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps\|listed above]].''		''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to jump from one planet to another—even by overloading the subspace drives. The average number of jumps (at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps\|listed above]]. Several weeks after the collapse of the node, intrasystem communications should work again.''

	===Sol - Second Period===		===Sol - Second Period===

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	The so called '''Ricochet Effect''' is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.		The so called '''Ricochet Effect''' is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.
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	*Distance to any notable celestial bodies, taken from both the departure and arrival location		*Distance to any notable celestial bodies, taken from both the departure and arrival location
	*Mass of the celestial bodies and presence of smaller bodies, like satellites		*Mass of the celestial bodies and presence of smaller bodies, like satellites
	*Direction of the jump compared to the direction of the most considerable gravitational force in the system(remote regions --> star(s))		*Direction of the jump compared to the direction of the most considerable gravitational force in the system (remote regions --> star(s))
	*The mass of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump		*The mass of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump
	*Energy supply levels of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump		*Energy supply levels of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump
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	''Examples:''		''Examples:''

	*The number of jumps required to travel from Mars to Earth are inferior to the ones necessary to travel from Earth to Mars;		*The number of jumps required to travel from Mars to Earth are inferior to the ones necessary to travel from Earth to Mars
	*Jumping to Jupiter from close regions of Jovian space is relatively easy thanks to the mass of the planet, combined with the presence of several satellites		*Jumping to Jupiter from close regions of Jovian space is relatively easy thanks to the mass of the planet, combined with the presence of several satellites
	*A destroyer's jump range is higher than that of a smaller ship thanks to its greater mass and energy supplies		*A destroyer's jump range is higher than that of a smaller ship thanks to its greater mass and energy supplies
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	The destruction of the [[SD Lucifer\|Lucifer]] collapsed the [[Delta Serpentis]] jump node in Sol, thus severing all contact with the rest of [[GTA]] space. Under these circumstances, the ''Ricochet Effect'' could occur with revolutionary effects.		The destruction of the ''[[SD Lucifer\|Lucifer]]'' collapsed the [[Delta Serpentis]] jump node in Sol, thus severing all contact with the rest of [[GTA]] space. Under these circumstances, the ''Ricochet Effect'' could occur with revolutionary effects.

	The ''RE'' was responsible for the downfall of the old [[GTA]] authorities in Sol, which were totally ~~uncapable~~ of maintaining their control of the system. With the impossibility of jumping directly to any other colony, Sol's factions could easily become independent, mostly under a political point of view. The [[GTD Adamanthea\|GTD Adamanthea's]] accident is without any doubt the symbol of the ''Ricochet Effect'' in Sol.		The ''RE'' was responsible for the downfall of the old GTA authorities in Sol, which were totally incapable of maintaining their control of the system. With the impossibility of jumping directly to any other colony, Sol's factions could easily become independent, mostly under a political point of view. The [[GTD Adamanthea\|GTD Adamanthea's]] accident is without any doubt the symbol of the ''Ricochet Effect'' in Sol.

	That situation ~~lead~~ to the [[Secession]], or Border Establishment War, after which it became clear that Sol would have never been under the control of a single authority again, or at least not that easily.		That situation led to the [[Secession]], or Border Establishment War, after which it became clear that Sol would have never been under the control of a single authority again, or at least not that easily.


	''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to jump from one planet to another - even by overloading the subspace drives. The average number of jumps(at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps\|listed above]].''		''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to jump from one planet to another—even by overloading the subspace drives. The average number of jumps (at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps\|listed above]].''

	===Sol - Second Period===		===Sol - Second Period===
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	~~==Description==~~		{{non-canon}}
	The so called "''Ricochet Effect''" is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.
			The so called '''Ricochet Effect''' is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.

	The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range.		The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range.

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==Description==
The so called "''Ricochet Effect''" is typical of the post-[[Great War]] [[Sol]] and, more in general, of all systems whose jump nodes are collapsed.

The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field. This results is jumping sequences requiring more energy and being less effective in terms of range.

After several years, it's impossible to jump to remote regions of the system. After several decades, it's impossible to make jumps at all. It is believed that reopening at least one jump node would bring the system's subspace field back to its '''''status quo ante''''' condition.

==Known effects==
===Difficulty in making jumps===
The reduction of the subspace field is progressive, but its effects can be noticed only after a few days. The effectiveness of a jump depends on:

*Distance to any notable celestial bodies, taken from both the departure and arrival location
*Mass of the celestial bodies and presence of smaller bodies, like satellites
*Direction of the jump compared to the direction of the most considerable gravitational force in the system(remote regions --> star(s))
*The mass of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump
*Energy supply levels of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump

''Examples:''

*The number of jumps required to travel from Mars to Earth are inferior to the ones necessary to travel from Earth to Mars;
*Jumping to Jupiter from close regions of Jovian space is relatively easy thanks to the mass of the planet, combined with the presence of several satellites
*A destroyer's jump range is higher than that of a smaller ship thanks to its greater mass and energy supplies

===Political consequences===
The most obvious consequences are the political ones. If jumping from one location of the system to another becomes every time harder, the colonies of a system influenced by the ''Ricochet Effect'' are very likely to gain independence and form their own governments.

===Different tactical situations===
In a system affected by the ''RE'' the role of destroyers, installations and any other asset that is capable of carrying spacecraft is extremely important. Without them, it's very difficult to handle war logistics, fleet movements and strikes.

==Known examples==
===Sol - First Period===
'''(from [[Inferno: Alliance Standalone]])'''

The destruction of the [[SD Lucifer|Lucifer]] collapsed the [[Delta Serpentis]] jump node in Sol, thus severing all contact with the rest of [[GTA]] space. Under these circumstances, the ''Ricochet Effect'' could occur with revolutionary effects.

The ''RE'' was responsible for the downfall of the old [[GTA]] authorities in Sol, which were totally uncapable of maintaining their control of the system. With the impossibility of jumping directly to any other colony, Sol's factions could easily become independent, mostly under a political point of view. The [[GTD Adamanthea|GTD Adamanthea's]] accident is without any doubt the symbol of the ''Ricochet Effect'' in Sol.

That situation lead to the [[Secession]], or Border Establishment War, after which it became clear that Sol would have never been under the control of a single authority again, or at least not that easily.

''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to jump from one planet to another - even by overloading the subspace drives. The average number of jumps(at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps|listed above]].''

===Sol - Second Period===
'''(from [[Inferno: Alliance 2]])

To be filled in later.

===Sol - Third Period===
'''(from [[Inferno SCP]])

To be filled in later.

[[Category:New INF Continuity]]
[[Category:Articles that need proofreading]]

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	In the [[Inferno]] continuity, the so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' occurs in systems ~~whose~~ jump nodes ~~are~~ collapsed.		In the [[Inferno]] continuity, the so called '''''Ricochet Effect''''' occurs in a systems where all jump nodes have collapsed.

	The collapse of all jump nodes severely compromises a system's subspace field and generates an invisible shockwave. ~~This results~~ is ~~jumping sequences requiring~~ more energy and ~~being~~ less effective in terms of range. It also results in a total isolation in terms of subspace and conventional communications.		The collapse of all a system's jump nodes severely compromises that system's subspace field and generates an invisible shockwave. A main result of this is subspace jumps require more energy and become less effective in terms of range. It also results in a total isolation from other systems in terms of subspace and conventional communications.

	After several years, it's impossible to jump to remote regions of the system~~. After~~ several decades, it's impossible to make jumps at all. It is believed that reopening at least one jump ~~node~~ would bring the system's subspace field back to its '''''status quo ante''''' condition, although the effects of the growing sphere would still be present.		After several years, it becomes impossible for ships to jump to remote regions within the system, and after several decades, it becomes impossible to make any subspace jumps at all. It is believed that reopening at least one of the system's jump nodes would bring the system's subspace field back to its '''''status quo ante''''' condition, although the effects from the growing sphere would still be present.

	==Known effects==		==Known effects==
	===Difficulty in making jumps===		===Difficulty in making jumps===
	The reduction of the subspace field is progressive, ~~but its effects can be noticed only after a~~ few days. The effectiveness of a jump depends on:		The reduction of the subspace field is progressive, gradually growing in strength over time. For the first few days after the node collapse the effect is unoticable, but this changes quickly. The effectiveness of a jump in an affected system depends on several factors:

	*Distance ~~to any notable celestial bodies, taken from~~ both the departure and arrival location		*Distance of both the departure and arrival location from any notable celestial bodies
	*Mass of the celestial bodies and presence of smaller bodies, ~~like~~ satellites		*Mass of the celestial bodies and presence of smaller bodies, such as satellites
	*Direction of the jump compared to the direction of the ~~most considerable~~ gravitational force in the system (remote regions --> star(s))		*Direction of the jump compared to the direction of the strongest gravitational force in the system (remote regions --> star(s))
	*The mass of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump		*The mass of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump
	*Energy supply levels of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump		*Energy supply levels of the ship or spacecraft that is making the jump
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	''Examples:''		''Examples:''

	*The number of jumps required to travel from Mars to Earth are ~~inferior to~~ the ~~ones~~ necessary to travel from Earth to Mars		*The number of jumps required to travel from Mars to Earth are less than the number necessary to travel from Earth to Mars.
	*Jumping to Jupiter from close regions of Jovian space is relatively easy thanks to the mass of the planet, combined with the presence of several satellites		*Jumping to Jupiter from close regions of Jovian space is relatively easy thanks to the mass of the planet, combined with the presence of several satellites
	*A destroyer's jump range is higher than that of a smaller ship thanks to its greater mass and energy supplies		*A destroyer's jump range is higher than that of a smaller ship, thanks to its greater mass and energy supplies

	===Political consequences===		===Political consequences===
	The most obvious consequences are the political ones. If jumping from one location of the system to another becomes ~~every time harder~~, the colonies of a system ~~influenced by the ''Ricochet Effect'' are very~~ likely to ~~gain~~ independence and form their own governments.		The most obvious consequences of the ''Ricochet Effect'' are the political ones. As jumping from one location of the system to another becomes more difficult, the colonies of an affected system become more likely to seek independence and form their own governments.

	===Different tactical situations===		===Different tactical situations===
	In a system affected by the ''RE'' the role of destroyers, installations and any other asset ~~that is~~ capable of ~~carrying~~ spacecraft is extremely important. Without them, it's ~~very~~ difficult to handle war logistics, fleet movements and strikes.		In a system affected by the ''RE'' the role of destroyers, installations and any other asset capable of transporting smaller spacecraft is extremely important. Without them, it's much more difficult to handle war logistics, fleet movements and strikes.

	===Communication difficulties===		===Communication difficulties===
	:''See also:'' [[Post-Great War contacts with Sol]]		:''See also:'' [[Post-Great War contacts with Sol]]

	As the last viable node collapses, a massive and invisible shockwave generates from it. This shockwave, ~~that forms~~ a ~~sphere of growing dimensions~~, prevents any transmissions from passing through. The shockwave also has certain ~~catastrophical~~ effects on high-tech devices, which can be completely disabled if not protected ~~properly~~. Shortly after the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer\|''Lucifer'']], this effect brought a total chaos in [[Sol]]. As the shockwave proceeds, it is possible to communicate with ~~all~~ locations that ~~haven't been~~ hit by the shockwave ~~yet~~. This means that a system hit by this catastrophe would remain isolated.		As the last viable node collapses, a massive and invisible shockwave generates from it. This shockwave, growing in a spherical pattern from the source, prevents any transmissions from passing through. The shockwave also has certain catastrophic effects on high-tech devices, which can be completely disabled if not properly protected. Shortly after the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer\|''Lucifer'']], this effect brought total chaos to [[Sol]]. As the shockwave proceeds, it is only possible to communicate with locations that have yet to be hit by the shockwave. This means that a system hit by this catastrophe would remain isolated from outside areas.

	The ~~growth factor~~ of the sphere is ~~connected~~ to its ~~intensity. As~~ the sphere grows~~, it's anti-transmissions capabilities reduce accordingly~~. It is estimated that several decades after the collapse of the node ~~interferences on~~ communications ~~wouldn't~~ be noticeable.		The intensity of the sphere's effect is relative to the area the shockwave has covered, reducing its affect on communications as the sphere grows larger. It is estimated that several decades after the collapse of the node, the communications interference would no longer be noticeable.

	==Known examples==		==Known examples==
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	The destruction of the ''[[SD Lucifer\|Lucifer]]'' collapsed the [[Delta Serpentis]] jump node in Sol, thus severing all contact with the rest of [[GTA]] space. Under these circumstances, the ''Ricochet Effect'' could occur with revolutionary effects.		The destruction of the ''[[SD Lucifer\|Lucifer]]'' collapsed the [[Delta Serpentis]] jump node in Sol, thus severing all contact with the rest of [[GTA]] space. Under these circumstances, the ''Ricochet Effect'' could occur with revolutionary effects.

	The ''RE'' was responsible for the downfall of the old GTA authorities in Sol, which ~~were~~ totally incapable of maintaining their control of the system. With the impossibility of jumping directly to any other colony, Sol's factions could easily ~~become independent~~, mostly under a political point of view. The [[GTD Adamanthea\|GTD Adamanthea's]] accident is without any doubt the symbol of the ''Ricochet Effect'' in Sol.		The ''RE'' was responsible for the downfall of the old GTA authorities in Sol, which became totally incapable of maintaining their control of the system. With the impossibility of jumping directly to any other colony, Sol's factions could easily declare independence, mostly under a political point of view. The [[GTD Adamanthea\|GTD Adamanthea's]] accident is without any doubt the symbol of the ''Ricochet Effect'' in Sol.

	That situation led to the [[Secession]], or Border Establishment War, after which it became clear that Sol would have never been under the control of a single authority again, or at least not that easily.		That situation led to the [[Secession]], or Border Establishment War, after which it became clear that Sol would have never been under the control of a single authority again, or at least not that easily.


	''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to ~~jump~~ from one planet to another—even ~~by overloading the~~ subspace drives. The average number of jumps (at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps\|listed above]]. Several weeks after the collapse of the node, intrasystem communications should work again.''		''Overall, during this period, it's not possible to travel from one planet to another in a single jump —even if a ship was to overload its subspace drives. The average number of jumps (at full energy) to reach another colony is 3-4, but that depends mostly on the parameters [[Ricochet Effect#Difficulty in making jumps\|listed above]]. Several weeks after the collapse of the node, intrasystem communications should work again.''

	===Sol - Second Period===		===Sol - Second Period===