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I am a big Star Wars fan and I was just wondering what would happen if two Star Destroyers collided during lightspeed? could it be possible to go so fast you could go through something without destroying it?
TheQuietOne said:collided during lightspeed
Depends on what that other state of matter would be. They could merge and then divide with half of each ship bonded to half of the other producing two new ships, with likely unfortunate results for any humans on board.TheQuietOne said:so they would go straight through each other? without being damaged?
SciFi is largely made up, so you can get away with anything if you're good enough writer.Borek said:You mean in hyperspace? This is something made up, so the rules are whatever the person that made the hyperspace up thinks they are.
In other words: no, we don't know what happens when the physics laws are broken.
jackwhirl said:It's still fun to think about
TheQuietOne said:I am a big Star Wars fan and I was just wondering what would happen if two Star Destroyers collided during lightspeed? could it be possible to go so fast you could go through something without destroying it?
That's where you earn your money as a writer. Do different scenarios and see which one sounds the best.TheQuietOne said:I could go many ways about this, but I'm not which to choose
No prob. I've been reading sci fi since 1962. The only thing that stops me from writing is that I would suck at it.TheQuietOne said:Even BETTER! Thanks!
Noisy Rhysling said:No prob. I've been reading sci fi since 1962. The only thing that stops me from writing is that I would suck at it.
TheQuietOne said:I am a big Star Wars fan and I was just wondering what would happen if two Star Destroyers collided during lightspeed? could it be possible to go so fast you could go through something without destroying it?
Noisy Rhysling said:I haven't tried writing fiction because I don't want to give it the time.
You are missing Borek's point. To get more technical about it, take the following two statements:TheQuietOne said:that sounds more random than acurate. but OKBorek said:They will grow long, blue tentacles.
phinds said:They are of course what is called vacuously true
phinds said:1) If matter can travel FTL then a collision would produce long blue tentacles on the creatures.
2) If matter can travel FTL then a collision would produce <insert statement of your choice>
The "Lightspeed Star Wars mystery" refers to the inconsistency in the portrayal of lightspeed travel in the Star Wars franchise. In some instances, it is depicted as a near-instantaneous form of travel, while in others it takes longer and even involves obstacles such as black holes.
This mystery is important because it raises questions about the consistency and accuracy of the science behind the Star Wars universe. It also highlights the need for scientific accuracy in storytelling, especially in popular media that can influence public understanding and perception of science.
One explanation could be that different writers and directors have different interpretations and understandings of lightspeed travel. Another could be that the depiction of lightspeed travel is simply a storytelling device and not meant to be scientifically accurate.
There has not been an official explanation from the creators of Star Wars regarding this mystery. However, in a recent interview, George Lucas stated that the depiction of lightspeed travel in the franchise is not meant to be scientifically accurate, but rather a way to move the story forward.
As long as there are different writers and interpretations of the Star Wars universe, this mystery may never be fully solved. However, as science and technology continue to advance, there may be a more scientifically accurate explanation or depiction of lightspeed travel in future Star Wars media.