The Sietch will be brought offline for HPG systems maintenance tomorrow (Thursday, 2 May 2024). Please remain calm and do not start any interstellar wars while ComStar is busy.
May the Peace of Blake be with you.
Precentor Dune
Not actually true. Rocks aren't free, and it's actually possible the engine-torch maneuver used less delta-V than rock-dropping, and took way less time.
Uhh, what? O'Neill's designs weren't theoretical, they were engineering designs. They were roughly possible with the available materials (high strength steel) of the day. The original paper has the math.
