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A perimeter mine over Ragesh III.
A mine is a kind of defensive weapon used to restrict or block access to an area of space, though there are several varieties.
Types
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Perimeter mines
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These are usually set up around otherwise vulnerable worlds. Normally inert they must be activated from a command and control centre during an attack. This is to prevent accidental detonation and navigational hazards. [1]
Energy mines
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These are a type of plasma weapon launched from either a ship or space station towards an advancing enemy and detonate when they reach a certain proximity.[2][3] G'Quan class heavy cruisers are equipped with energy mine launchers.[4]
Blockade mines
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Centauri blockade mine over Zagros VII
A blockade mine is effectively an automated orbital weapons platforms that can target and fire on enemy ships. The are dropped by starships and used to secure areas of space or planets to prevent an enemy from escaping or to stop reinforcements from getting through. They do however have their limitations and are easily cleared by even medium warships. They are mostly effective against transports, fighters and slower vessels. [5]
Behind the Scenes
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Omega class destroyers were to feature launchers for gigaton class mines but these are never shown in the series due to limitations in the CGI budget.[6]
References
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Weapons | ||
Phased Plasma Guns | ||
Auricon PPG Pistol Westlake & Grummon PPG Pistol Tho'val PPG pistol Kalat PPG Pistol Sha'ann PPG Pistol Tromo PPG Pistol Auricon PPG Rifle Auricon PPG Sniper Rifle Auricon PPG Assault Rifle Tromo PPG Rifle Centauri PPG Rifle | ||
Melee Weapons: | ||
Denn'bok Shock stick Coutari K'tok Barrken Minbari glove-knife Drazi Blades Graal Electro-whip Slaver's glove | ||
Chemical/Biological Weapons: | ||
Nano-virus Drakh plague Techno-mage nano-virus Telepath Morph Gas Assassination device | ||
Weapons of Mass Destruction: | ||
Thermonuclear device Mass driver Vorlon planetkiller Death Cloud | ||
Other Weapons: | ||
Energy mine Perimeter mine Blockade mine Planetary defense grid Slugthrower Thermal Grenade Hand-held Grenade Launcher | ||
Personal Weapons: | ||
Michael Garibaldi's Smith & Wesson Marcus Cole's pike Londo Mollari's coutari Ta'Lon's k'tok |