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internal-gravity-generation
The ship simulates gravity internally by creating a gravity well at its core, mimicking the effect of a dense planetary body.
1 chapter across 1 book
Redshift Rendezvous (1990)John E. Stith
Chapter 9
In this chapter, the protagonist Jason Kraft reluctantly joins a dinner with passengers aboard the spaceship Redshift, where he encounters complex social dynamics, particularly with Amanda Queverra and Jenni Sonders. The chapter explores the unique physical environment aboard the ship, including the effects of warped space and gravity on time perception and movement, explained through a dialogue involving a young passenger, Merle Trentlin. The narrative blends interpersonal tension with speculative scientific concepts related to hyperspace travel.