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Re: Warp speed:
 Originally Posted by Demiparadigm
For ideal conditions, such as are found in interstellar space, the speeds of warp factors (WF) are calculated using either of two formulae :
Up to Warp 9 :
V/c = WF^(10/3)
Where V is ship's velocity, and c is the speed of light (electromagnetic energy)
Beyond Warp 9 the formula becomes somewhat more complex.
It is best approximated by :
V/c = WF^[<(10/3)+a*(-Ln(10-WF))^n>+f1*((WF-9)^5)+f2*((WF-9)^11)]
Where a is the subspace field density, n is the electromagnetic flux, and f1 and f2 are the Cochrane refraction and reflection indexes respectively. Under ideal conditions values of a = 0.00264320, n = 2.87926700, f1 = 0.06274120 and f2 = 0.32574600 can be expected within a "normal" area of deep interstellar space.
An object at warp 10 travels at infinite speed, occupying all points in the universe simultaneously.
Discuss.
An object with mass cannot travel at or above the speed of light, letalone infinite speed. Therefore this is impossible based on laws of physics, namely the fabric of spacetime.
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