http://allhopeliesinme.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] allhopeliesinme.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2013-10-27 11:38 pm
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Science You Cannot Possibly Comprehend, Monday, Period 5

"A simple class for you today," Doom said, kicking things off. And then he rose off the ground while his cloak started to billow.

"In simple terms, my armor contains a jetpack. Strictly speaking, that term is incorrect. The propulsion is not jet-based, else my garments would be on fire at this moment," Doom said. Strictly speaking, that wasn't true either. He fought the Human Torch on the regular and this particular set was made from unstable molecules. It wouldn't have a problem with heat. "If you'd like to turn yourself into a human rocket, due to explode with any miscue, use miniature jet engines. Those of us who intend to live will use safer means."

Doom then launched into a detailed explanation of different propulsion methods, from water to repulsor technology, to whatever the technology he used in his own was. That information was outdated, naturally.

He also spent some time detailing how to work such technology into, sigh, boot form. Just in case you preferred Stark designs to his own. You fool But that was a topic for another week.

"Your goal this week is child's play; create a jetpack, flying harness, or jetboot that will allow you to remain at least six inches above the ground by means of mechanical propulsion for a minimum of thirty seconds," Doom explained. "I suggest keeping the power low enough to hover. If you propel yourself too much, you will break your neck on the ceiling and fail this assignment when your corpse crashes to the ground."

"As mentioned, the assignment calls for mechanical propulsion. Any natural flight or telekinesis is prohibited," Doom said. "I will be remotely measuring the force output of your jetpacks." Because he had that technology built into his suit, people. "If those numbers do not make absolute sense with the results, you will be subject to further testing."

"Begin work. You have the rest of the class period to complete your design and demonstrate its effectiveness."
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Karolina Dean
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Billy Kaplan
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[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2013-10-28 08:52 am (UTC)(link)
This was the best thing that had ever happened to Topher.

The first thing he built was a helmet. He'd have plenty of time to build a jetpack once he knew for sure he wasn't going to get a concussion smashing into the ceiling.
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Re: Build A Jetpack (or boot or what have you)

[personal profile] pursuedthestars 2013-10-28 12:27 pm (UTC)(link)
It was going to take Jim a few days to properly get back into the spirit of school work but he was giving this a go. He figured he could throw something together and make it work.
solarhippie: ([neu] Could be embarrassing.)

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[personal profile] solarhippie 2013-10-28 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Karolina was so going to fail at this. She knew how to fly on her own, she didn't need a jetpack!

But she was still trying to focus and put some effort into it.
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Re: Build A Jetpack (or boot or what have you)

[personal profile] ultron_junior 2013-10-28 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
This was fun.

Victor's jetpack featured a light design that relied on magnets for propulsion. He wasn't sure how well it would work for someone who didn't have a part-metal skeleton, but he figured the important thing was that it worked for him.
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[personal profile] voiceoverdue 2013-10-28 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Cecil had taken a lot of notes. And he thought his jetpack thing might work. Maybe. But he hadn't survived as long as he had in Night Vale without learning a healthy dose of skepticism.

Instead of building something to fly himself, he tried it first on one of the heavier motors. It wobbled a bit, but held. Then he climbed on top.

It seemed to be working, but it was a good thing he didn't get seasick.
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Re: Demonstrate A Jetpack (or boot or whatever)

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2013-10-28 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
It was a good thing that Topher had built a helmet, because he did zip into the air awfully quickly before he managed to steady himself. But he didn't crack his head open!

So there, Doom. You should have banned helmets.