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fandomhigh2013-06-18 12:23 pm
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Combat Tech, Tuesday Morning (1st Period)
"So, we've been covering a lot of ballistics-related technology," Kaidan said once everyone had filed into the Danger Shop. "But there's much more we can take a look at. Physics has got a lot to offer to anyone who might have to see combat."
He gestured at a large glowing tube standing in the corner of the room. "There are four states of matter," he said. "Liquid, solid, gas-- and plasma. Now, plasma is an interesting one. It's an ionized gas-- ions are particles with an electric charge, which means they have an uneven amount of protons and electrons. Ionization can occur when an atom gains or loses electrons to become uneven. So an ionized gas is a gas that responds to currents and electromagnetic fields, giving it vastly different properties."
He nodded towards the tube again.
"One of those different properties is that it can form structures," he said. "And it can run hot. That makes it perfect for weaponization." He activated his omni-tool. "This is a manufacturing tool as well as a communications hub," he said, holding it up. "On the battlefield, I can create ionized materials, superheat them, and fire them straight at an opponent. I can also use it to supercool subatomic particles for a similar effect."
He deactivated it.
"Now," he said, "I've got a bunch of grapes, a bunch of microwaves, and some other stuff. I want you to team up and make some plasma happen - then discuss what's making the reaction happen, and how to best weaponize it."
"It's the Danger Shop and the safeties are on, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch yourself while you do it. Just FYI."
He gestured at a large glowing tube standing in the corner of the room. "There are four states of matter," he said. "Liquid, solid, gas-- and plasma. Now, plasma is an interesting one. It's an ionized gas-- ions are particles with an electric charge, which means they have an uneven amount of protons and electrons. Ionization can occur when an atom gains or loses electrons to become uneven. So an ionized gas is a gas that responds to currents and electromagnetic fields, giving it vastly different properties."
He nodded towards the tube again.
"One of those different properties is that it can form structures," he said. "And it can run hot. That makes it perfect for weaponization." He activated his omni-tool. "This is a manufacturing tool as well as a communications hub," he said, holding it up. "On the battlefield, I can create ionized materials, superheat them, and fire them straight at an opponent. I can also use it to supercool subatomic particles for a similar effect."
He deactivated it.
"Now," he said, "I've got a bunch of grapes, a bunch of microwaves, and some other stuff. I want you to team up and make some plasma happen - then discuss what's making the reaction happen, and how to best weaponize it."
"It's the Danger Shop and the safeties are on, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch yourself while you do it. Just FYI."
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, ridiculous Marty Stu-ish science nerd that he was, but he was listening anyway; he much preferred the concrete facts of science to introspective speculation.It kept him from being too broody, anyway.
Team Up and Experiment
When you're done, discuss how to adapt this process for combat purposes.
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