ultradrive-propulsion

There is a consideration of whether the antenna swarm can travel with the ship using ultradrive technology, affecting its operational range and utility.

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A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge

Chapter 956

This chapter consists of internal notes discussing the technical and narrative considerations regarding the use of antenna swarms in the story. It debates the operational capabilities of the antenna cloud, its independence, and how it integrates with the ship's systems, as well as the scale and terminology accuracy. The notes reflect on how these elements affect communication and plot plausibility within the speculative setting.