Since this discussion followed directly on the metallic hydrogen
discussion, the density problem with MHyd applied here as well. This would
be a major change to the way starships are designed, and call into
question the entire volume-based system that we had been nursing along
since 1977. Infinitely recursive starship designs are no fun for most
players. The relative lightness of LYhd tankage was the secret fudge
factor that allowed us to get away with volume-based design system for as
long as we did. You usually only saw the cracks in the system with SDBs
and BRs. But when we eliminate LHyd Jump fuel tankage as the great
compensator, it calls the entire design system into question.
I think the science/engineering
discussion, the density problem with MHyd applied here as well. This would
be a major change to the way starships are designed, and call into
question the entire volume-based system that we had been nursing along
since 1977. Infinitely recursive starship designs are no fun for most
players. The relative lightness of LYhd tankage was the secret fudge
factor that allowed us to get away with volume-based design system for as
long as we did. You usually only saw the cracks in the system with SDBs
and BRs. But when we eliminate LHyd Jump fuel tankage as the great
compensator, it calls the entire design system into question.
I think the science/engineering