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> I read elsewhere that there are physicists which want to call quantum vacuum "ether," but this term has too many negative connotations for modern scientists.
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Shame, sounds rather fun.  Maybe if that's just what we all call it...

> So . . . could it be possible that we've actually invented the "ether propeller" from Space: 1889? :)

Yes!

And even if its not, its good enough for me and my players!

tc