The primary power generator of fission-powered vessels is typically a thermal-gas turbine that converts the kinetic energy of reactor-heated propellant into electrical energy. The principle behind thermal-gas turbines has been understood for a very long time, the first example in recorded history having been the steam-powered aeolipile described in Roman engineer Vitruvius' De architectura, a treatise on contemporary architecture that was published before the Common Era.
Turbines as they exist in Delta-V rely on similar principles to steam turbines, but are much more advanced in their implementation and execution.
| Name | Power (nominal) | Propellant Consumption | Mass | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbine | 100 MW | 0.1 kg/s | 500 kg | 30,000 E$ |
| Twin Turbine | 200 MW | 0.2 kg/s | 1,000 kg | 60,000 E$ |
| Military-Grade Turbine | 500 MW | 0.5 kg/s | 5,000 kg | 150,000 E$ |