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Originally Posted by Prince Charon
Depending on how many nukes they have left, and how many they can build, one way to get a lot of people (and other lifeforms) off the Earth is through 'Old Boom-Boom' - that is to say, the Orion drive, an open, pulsed nuclear propulsion system. In this scenario, the environmental impact of using nuclear bombs to produce thrust is irrelevant. |
Maybe there are a few bombs left. But if you ever read
When Worlds Collide or saw the film, building a spaceship is easier than keeping it if you're found out. Floods of desperate people want your ride.