Could Mass Effect's Mass Relays theoretically work?

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The discussion revolves around the theoretical possibility of Mass Effect's Mass Relays, exploring whether such technology could exist in the future. The conversation touches on concepts from physics, particularly related to wormholes and general relativity.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about the theoretical feasibility of Mass Relays in the future.
  • Another participant asserts that the technology in Mass Effect is based on fictional concepts, suggesting it does not align with current scientific understanding.
  • A different participant notes that Mass Relays can be likened to wormholes, mentioning that while theoretical solutions exist in general relativity, practical challenges related to mass-energy requirements remain unresolved.
  • Some participants share opinions on the quality of the Mass Effect games, with differing views on the merits of the series and its sequels.

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Participants express differing views on the feasibility of Mass Relays, with some arguing against their possibility based on current knowledge, while others explore theoretical frameworks that might allow for such technology. Additionally, there is disagreement regarding the quality of the later games in the series.

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The discussion includes assumptions about the definitions of advanced technologies and the limitations of current scientific understanding regarding wormholes and mass-energy requirements.

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Hi. I have played the first Mass Effect and some of the second ME, and I have always thought the Mass Relays were, well, really cool.
I was wondering if they would theoretically be possible in the distant (or maybe near, but probably distant) future.
Thanks!
 
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Pretty much every advanced technology in that game is based on the fictional "mass effect" phenomenon, which is an excuse for no, not based on our current knowledge.
 
It's essentially a wormhole. Theoretical wormhole solutions do exist in general relativity but there are issues with regards to the mass-energy needed to practically generate such space-times.

As an aside, don't play ME 3. You will be disappointed. It's bad enough ME 2 sucked compared to ME 1 but ME 3 is just abysmal.
 
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As an aside, don't play ME 3. You will be disappointed. It's bad enough ME 2 sucked compared to ME 1 but ME 3 is just abysmal.

The ending is bad yes, but the content leading to it along with the DLCs is still awesome I think. My favorite series still.
 
I miss the rpg feel of ME1. ME2 and ME3 didn't feel like rpgs at all to me; they felt more like pseudo FPS games. I miss the old Bioware :[ Why has the KOTOR team forsaken us T_T
 
Thanks for the answers, and I feel the same way about ME2, just never played ME3. :P
 
We can't really answer this question unless we know which color. Blue ,Red or green?

ME3 is worth it even if it has some problems.It is far far from ''abysmal''.
 

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