Inhibitions
"based on the hull structure?" a double hull, with plenty of internal framework to frustrate his sensors. "it won't be easy. but maybe... _maybe_ we can do better than that.
Transformation Story: Salvaging A Slaveship
He watched it spin further and further away before slipping inside the hull. pulling out a small panel from his satchel attached to his spacesuit, he tapped a few buttons and held it to the hull. it rapidly expanded, forming a seal to cover the hole.
Spiral Nebula - Chapter 8
"i've been searching the hull and i've found some interesting points of impact." captain redding clicked an acknowledgement. "nothing breached the hull but it whatever collided with this ship looks organic.
The Battle For Laplialiv: The Legion A.I Downfall 3563 A.D.
We can still fight, but we are relying on the armor of the hull now sir." engineer harvik states. "then reload the guns. this battle is not over."
Cracking Ships
As the hybrid activated his scanner he saw that there were a number of cut points to get the plating loose from the inner hull, but as he continued to look around he began to get very odd readings.
The Fall of the Federation
“no hull damage. and even then, every pilot on board will need to be incapacitated to leave the ship stranded." “pirated and looted?" “they'll gut the ship for parts, or just re-hull the craft after stripping its registration ids and trackers." “bleh.
An Endless Voyage: ch:3
Callie meanwhile, kept an eye on the tactical display. ready to raise shields, arm weapons and polarize the hull at a moment's notice.
A Viper's Nest - Chapter Twelve
Lastly, missile bay doors opened along the four sections of the ship that jutted out from the main hull.
Sirius: Book one - The Beginning: Chapter 5: All crew prepare to launch
The enemy ship's hull had begun to crack, small explosions tearing the metal apart on the screen as the ship's systems all overloaded. jasyn just sat in his seat, he wasn't used to war. he didn't like this one bit.
Sirius - Shipborn : Chapter 1
Smoothly curved, the outer hull gave it an almost artistic feel, despite the power he knew the ship could unleash.
Herald.1
The hull slid forward, burrowing a trench for a yard or two before coming to a full halt. the silt-laden water washed over its bulk.
An Island's Tail - Introduction
Eventually the sides of water wheels where plated in iron though lacking the thickness of the hulls tended to give way after sustained volleys.