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Bomb powered generator? - crasscrab - 08-30-2025
Think nuclear propulsion but generating electricity instead. Give the scientists in research an excuse to make TTVs other than for nefarious purposes. Also this was actually a thing looked at in the 70s!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_PACER
RE: Bomb powered generator? - Mikeistaken - 08-31-2025
You know what, I like this. More reasons for people to not be suspicious the second someone walks into toxins
RE: Bomb powered generator? - Kotlol - 08-31-2025
I support the idea of an "Extreme Combustion Engine" Idea.
Like setting off explosions to get more engine output? SURE!
RE: Bomb powered generator? - Glamurio - 08-31-2025
This is honestly a fantastic idea. It's novel and unique, the only question is how to best facilitate communication between Engineering and Science to make this happen reliably.
I could envision using Pressure Crystals in this process somehow, maybe make the explosions happen outside of the engine, get a bunch of crystals and then plop those in the engine. That makes Science able to do things and deliver it, and maybe could have a smaller area inside of Engineering where Engineers could do small scale explosions that don't provide as much energy unless they get their hands on bigger chems (with or without Science).