A classic application of the Kzinti Lesson: Any reaction drive is effective as a weapon in direct proportion to its efficiency as a drive.

On Oct 9, 2017 8:19 PM, "David Jaques-Watson" <xxxxxx@pcug.org.au> wrote:
Dear Folks –

Catherine wrote:
> Other ships in the traffic pattern would also be unlikely to appreciate
being hit by such beams.

Firefly vs the Reavers.

Pretty sure Firefly's engines could be designed as HePlaR... fire them once,
then coast to your destination.
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