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Old May 28th, 2002, 11:33 PM
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Default Re: Ambitious Star Trek Mod Idea

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I don't think a FTL system is needed, so it would just use the normal warp point system of SEIV - but ships would probably use QN propulsion.
Umm... for impulse engines, this is fine. However, for warp drive, it is not. The sub-space field generated about starships that allows for warp travel effectively nullifies the mass of the ship. This means that velocity is dependant solely on the amount of energy put in, and not the size/mass of the ship. Larger ships tend to go faster because they have more powerful engines and power systems. So, pure QNP would not be entirely appropriate. Just think about it: galaxy class starships are some of the fastest and largest ships in Starfleet.
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