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  Re: MB Onimak medical Research
 
(...) Whoa! I really dig the shape of this thing! I don't know what it is, but it makes me think of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series book covers....hmmmm.... Trev (22 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Hypothetical design question
 
(...) Yup. But even a ship like the Hyperion could probably spin in place relatively quickly - certainly not at starfury-like speeds - but I imagine it could still do a 180 within a couple minutes. I strongly suspect, given the shape of Earthforce (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Hypothetical design question
 
(...) He does have a point as far as capital ships are concerned. A Starfury is a one-man ship, and everything I've seen suggests that when a Starfury rotates in flight, the cockpit is pretty darn near the center of rotation, so the pilot can (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Another one rides the BUS...PCSBUS that is.
 
(...) I believe wearing it the "right way" leaves a bigger gap. It's a prob, yes, but the fig heads like Jango Fett and those from the race sets with "racing stocking" on their heads make it work and close the gap of exposed skin :-) (only have (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Hypothetical design question
 
(...) Ask your dad about that again. My comment was based on readings from Stephen Hawking's "Brief History of Time" and "Universe in a Nutshell", as well as various online physics FAQ. Granted, in space you don't have to worry about air friction or (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)


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