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~~[[File:~~Bulkheads.png|~~thumb~~|~~220x220px~~|Bulkheads ~~outfitting icon~~]]

{{Equipment_Infobox

{{Quote|Standard protection against all types of attack.|In-~~game description~~}}All ships in Elite use '''Bulkheads''' to protect their hulls~~, making them the main form of defense~~. Heavier Bulkheads offer better protection at the cost of mass and ship value, i.e. Credits.

| name = Bulkheads

| image = Bulkheads.png

| imagecaption = Bulkheads outfitting icon

| slot = Core Internals

| slot2 =

| core_compartments = Bulkheads

| classes = 1

| ratings = E-A

| refills = No

| refills_cost =

| key = No

| synthesis = No

| technobroker = No

| engineering = Yes

| engineers = '''Gr.5''' - [[Selene Jean]]<br>

'''Gr.5''' - [[Petra Olmanova]]<br>

'''Gr.5''' - [[Liz Ryder]]

}}

{{Quote|Standard protection against all types of attack.|In-Game Description}}

All ships in Elite use '''Bulkheads''' to protect their hulls. Heavier Bulkheads offer better protection at the cost of mass and ship value, i.e. Credits.

== Types ==

Values that determine hull protection are hull points and damage-type specific resistances: thermal, kinetic and explosive. In addition there is [[~~hull hardness~~]] determined by ship model which can not be changed in any way. There are five different bulkheads available for every ship:

Values that determine hull protection are hull points and damage-type specific resistances: thermal, kinetic and explosive. In addition there is [[Armour Hardness]] determined by ship model which can not be changed in any way. There are five different bulkheads available for every ship:

* Free [[Lightweight Alloys|Lightweight Alloys]] ~~equipped~~ by default to every ship, offering ~~some~~ hull points.

* Free [[Lightweight Alloys|Lightweight Alloys]] installed by default on every ship, offering the base rating of hull points for a specific ship model. Vulnerable to collisions.

* Cheap [[Reinforced Alloys|Reinforced Alloys]] offering more hull points.

* Cheap [[Reinforced Alloys|Reinforced Alloys]] offering more hull points, as well as enhanced resistance to collisions.

* Moderately priced [[Military Grade ~~Alloys|Military Grade Alloys~~]] offering the maximum amount of hull points.

* Moderately priced [[Military Grade Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull points, as well as the highest resistance to collisions.

* Expensive [[Mirrored Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull points with better thermal resistance, mainly at the cost of lower kinetic resistance.

* Expensive [[Mirrored Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull points with better thermal resistance, mainly at the cost of lower kinetic resistance. Also offers the highest collision resistance.

* Most expensive [[Reactive Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull Points with better explosive and kinetic resistance, at the cost of lower thermal resistance.

* Most expensive [[Reactive Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull Points with better explosive and kinetic resistance, at the cost of lower thermal resistance. Also offers the highest collision resistance.

Bulkheads are available for purchase at Outfitting for a relatively high price. However, no bulkheads will be available to purchase for a particular ship if it is not ~~also sold~~ at that location's shipyard.

Bulkheads are available for purchase at Outfitting for a relatively high price. However, no bulkheads will be available to purchase for a particular ship if that model is not for sale at that location's shipyard.

=== Mk II Ablative ===

The introduction of the [[Caspian Explorer]] ship also added new Mk II Ablative versions of the above bulkhead armour types, which permit steeper and faster atmospheric entries.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel - Galnet 02 Dec 3311] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> The five new types were added to [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'']] in the v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update, released on 2 December 2025.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/UpdateNotes/4-3-0-0 Update Notes - v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> At the time of introduction, the Caspian Explorer is the only ship on which they can be fitted.

== Penetration ==

If the hull is penetrated by a shot, modules ~~take~~ damage, ~~depending~~ on ~~where it is penetrated~~. Damage to the module can be reduced with [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module Reinforcement Packages]], and is otherwise determined by the weapon used. The chance of penetration is entirely dependant on the remaining hull points, as plotted in this graph:

If the hull is penetrated by a shot, specific internal modules can sustain damage, based on the location of the impact. Damage to the module can be reduced with [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module Reinforcement Packages]], and is otherwise determined by the weapon used. The chance of penetration is entirely dependant on the remaining hull points, as plotted in this graph:

[[File:Hull Penetration-0.png|none|thumb|440x440px]]

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|-

|1C

|1B

|Reinforced alloy

|<nowiki>+152%</nowiki>

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|-

|1C

|1A

|Military grade composite

|<nowiki>+250%</nowiki>

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|-

|1C

|1A

|Mirrored surface composite

|<nowiki>+250%</nowiki>

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|<nowiki>-50%</nowiki>

|-

|1C

|1A

|Reactive surface composite

|<nowiki>+250%</nowiki>

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== Engineer Modifications ==

The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance ~~it's~~ abilities:

=== Modifications ===

The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities:

* [[Blast Resistant Armour|Blast resistant]]

* [[Heavy Duty Armour|Heavy duty]]

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* [[Lightweight Armour|Lightweight]]

* [[Thermal Resistant Armour|Thermal resistant]]

=== Experimental Effects ===

The following [[Experimental effect|experimental effects]] can be applied to this module:

* [[Angled Plating]]

* [[Deep Plating]]

* [[Layered Plating]]

* [[Reflective Plating]]

==Gallery==

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[[ru:Переборки]]

[[uk: Перегородки]]

[[zh:Bulkheads]]

[[Category:Equipment]]

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-[[File:Bulkheads.png|thumb|220x220px|Bulkheads outfitting icon]]
+{{Equipment_Infobox
-{{Quote|Standard protection against all types of attack.|In-game description}}All ships in Elite use '''Bulkheads''' to protect their hulls, making them the main form of defense. Heavier Bulkheads offer better protection at the cost of mass and ship value, i.e. Credits.
+ | name              = Bulkheads
+ | image             = Bulkheads.png
+ | imagecaption      = Bulkheads outfitting icon
+<!-- Section Information -->
+ | slot              = Core Internals
+ | slot2             =
+ | core_compartments = Bulkheads
+ | classes           = 1
+ | ratings           = E-A
+ | refills           = No
+ | refills_cost      =
+ | key               = No
+ | synthesis         = No
+ | technobroker      = No
+<!-- Section Engineering -->
+ | engineering       = Yes
+ | engineers         = '''Gr.5''' - [[Selene Jean]]<br>
+'''Gr.5''' - [[Petra Olmanova]]<br>
+'''Gr.5''' - [[Liz Ryder]]
+}}
+{{Quote|Standard protection against all types of attack.|In-Game Description}}
+All ships in Elite use '''Bulkheads''' to protect their hulls. Heavier Bulkheads offer better protection at the cost of mass and ship value, i.e. Credits.
 == Types ==
-Values that determine hull protection are hull points and damage-type specific resistances: thermal, kinetic and explosive. In addition there is [[hull hardness]] determined by ship model which can not be changed in any way. There are five different bulkheads available for every ship:
+Values that determine hull protection are hull points and damage-type specific resistances: thermal, kinetic and explosive. In addition there is [[Armour Hardness]] determined by ship model which can not be changed in any way. There are five different bulkheads available for every ship:
-* Free [[Lightweight Alloys|Lightweight Alloys]] equipped by default to every ship, offering some hull points.
+* Free [[Lightweight Alloys|Lightweight Alloys]] installed by default on every ship, offering the base rating of hull points for a specific ship model. Vulnerable to collisions.
-* Cheap [[Reinforced Alloys|Reinforced Alloys]] offering more hull points.
+* Cheap [[Reinforced Alloys|Reinforced Alloys]] offering more hull points, as well as enhanced resistance to collisions.
-* Moderately priced [[Military Grade Alloys|Military Grade Alloys]] offering the maximum amount of hull points.
+* Moderately priced [[Military Grade Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull points, as well as the highest resistance to collisions.
-* Expensive [[Mirrored Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull points with better thermal resistance, mainly at the cost of lower kinetic resistance.
+* Expensive [[Mirrored Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull points with better thermal resistance, mainly at the cost of lower kinetic resistance. Also offers the highest collision resistance.
-* Most expensive [[Reactive Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull Points with better explosive and kinetic resistance, at the cost of lower thermal resistance.
+* Most expensive [[Reactive Surface Composite]] offering the maximum amount of hull Points with better explosive and kinetic resistance, at the cost of lower thermal resistance. Also offers the highest collision resistance.
-Bulkheads are available for purchase at Outfitting for a relatively high price. However, no bulkheads will be available to purchase for a particular ship if it is not also sold at that location's shipyard.
+Bulkheads are available for purchase at Outfitting for a relatively high price. However, no bulkheads will be available to purchase for a particular ship if that model is not for sale at that location's shipyard.
+=== Mk II Ablative ===
+The introduction of the [[Caspian Explorer]] ship also added new Mk II Ablative versions of the above bulkhead armour types, which permit steeper and faster atmospheric entries.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel - Galnet 02 Dec 3311] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> The five new types were added to [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'']] in the v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update, released on 2 December 2025.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/UpdateNotes/4-3-0-0 Update Notes - v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> At the time of introduction, the Caspian Explorer is the only ship on which they can be fitted.
 == Penetration ==
-If the hull is penetrated by a shot, modules take damage, depending on where it is penetrated. Damage to the module can be reduced with [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module Reinforcement Packages]], and is otherwise determined by the weapon used. The chance of penetration is entirely dependant on the remaining hull points, as plotted in this graph:
+If the hull is penetrated by a shot, specific internal modules can sustain damage, based on the location of the impact. Damage to the module can be reduced with [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module Reinforcement Packages]], and is otherwise determined by the weapon used. The chance of penetration is entirely dependant on the remaining hull points, as plotted in this graph:
 [[File:Hull Penetration-0.png|none|thumb|440x440px]]
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 |<nowiki>-40%</nowiki>
 |-
-|1C
+|1B
 |Reinforced alloy
 |<nowiki>+152%</nowiki>
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 |<nowiki>-40%</nowiki>
 |-
-|1C
+|1A
 |Military grade composite
 |<nowiki>+250%</nowiki>
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 |<nowiki>-40%</nowiki>
 |-
-|1C
+|1A
 |Mirrored surface composite
 |<nowiki>+250%</nowiki>
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 |<nowiki>-50%</nowiki>
 |-
-|1C
+|1A
 |Reactive surface composite
 |<nowiki>+250%</nowiki>
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 == Engineer Modifications ==
-The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance it's abilities:
+=== Modifications ===
+The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities:
 * [[Blast Resistant Armour|Blast resistant]]
 * [[Heavy Duty Armour|Heavy duty]]
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 * [[Lightweight Armour|Lightweight]]
 * [[Thermal Resistant Armour|Thermal resistant]]
+=== Experimental Effects ===
+The following [[Experimental effect|experimental effects]] can be applied to this module:
+* [[Angled Plating]]
+* [[Deep Plating]]
+* [[Layered Plating]]
+* [[Reflective Plating]]
 ==Gallery==
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+[[ru:Переборки]]
+[[uk: Перегородки]]
+[[zh:Bulkheads]]
 [[Category:Equipment]]

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