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by Cthulhu_ 873 days ago
I mean I get that series like Star Trek rely on technobabble and suspension of disbelief, but surely an enemy can just... detect the frequency, or rapidly adjust their own like tuning in until it matches?
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That would work, but modern starships use a rotating phased tachyon field to prevent that.
With an inversed polarity!
And fitted with six hydrocoptic marzlevanes to the ambifacient lunar waneshaft to effectively prevent side fumbling.
go home, Scotty, you are drunk!
For those who have never had the oportunity to learn of the marvels of the Turbo Encabulator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
Yes. It happens every third episode.