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Old May 23rd, 2001, 09:05 PM
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Default Re: New Beta Patch

Many high explosives are rather stable, if memory serves. Besides, a) the explosives surrounding the fissionable material are typically *shaped* charges, and b) they need to all be detonated simultaneously, to trigger anything stronger than a fizzle. And any coupled fusion devices won't go off without the fission devices detonating.

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