The other way of doing it....

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mip — 7/4/2009 2:01:23 PM (archived)

Let me just update my sketch.... is to create a large magnetosphere using the magsail and RF waveguides. Then fire three nukes to the side, and let them create a three-pronged symmetric plasma push on the magnetosphere. Updated pic...

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad230/happablapp/MedusaNuclearPulseMagsail-rev1.jpg

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Medusa Nuclear Pulse Magsail Starship - mip - 7/3/2009 11:59:19 PM
- So you fly the ship into where you just set off the nuclear pulse? - REB - 7/4/2009 2:12:08 AM
  - Frames of reference - Adam - 7/4/2009 8:07:47 PM
  - re: So you fly the ship into where you just set off the nuclear pulse? - mip - 7/4/2009 1:45:33 PM
- So how does it work? - ER - 7/4/2009 1:36:55 AM
  - I'll just throw a few ideas out... - mip - 7/4/2009 1:43:47 PM
    - Wouldn't the gas be quickly be used up? - ER - 7/4/2009 3:03:35 PM
    - The other way of doing it.... - mip - 7/4/2009 2:01:23 PM
      - Does it really need gas? - Adam - 7/4/2009 8:10:20 PM

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