incon-ultradrive-technology
Discussion of the INCON ship's propulsion system focusing on the absence of ultradrive spines and its impact on achieving relativistic velocities.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and internal commentary regarding worldbuilding details for 'A Fire Upon the Deep,' focusing on the technological aspects of the INCON ship's propulsion and the calendrical system of the Tines' world. It discusses the absence of ultradrive spines on the INCON ship, the implications for relativistic travel, and the design of the Tines' calendar system based on a ten-day month and the presence of a moon with specific orbital characteristics. The notes also reflect on linguistic and cultural considerations for the Tines, such as the use of time measurement terms like 'week' and 'month.'