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    Could a colonized planet lack sulfur and charcoal for gunpowder?

    Thanks! Handwavium, hah. Love it.
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    Could a colonized planet lack sulfur and charcoal for gunpowder?

    Yep, mainly just curious about the gunpowder concept. Very helpful, totally nixed the idea that spawned the question and moved on to more realistic things ;) Thanks.
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    Could a colonized planet lack sulfur and charcoal for gunpowder?

    You're awesome, thanks!
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    Could a colonized planet lack sulfur and charcoal for gunpowder?

    Thanks, all. I'm so much not a science person it's ridiculous, hah. I have a different question somewhat related, I guess? Anyone know anything about the possibility of a shoulder-fired electromagnetic rail gun? At the moment, it's only possible to get these things on ships. In a fantasy world...
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    Could a colonized planet lack sulfur and charcoal for gunpowder?

    Hi All, First post here. I'll get straight to the point. Thinking about ideas for a novel. Would it be theoretically possible to have a world without sulfur and charcoal? The idea would be a planet targeted for colonization that doesn't have elements needed for gunpowder. What are the...
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