[Psionics] [Space] Psi Trek - Worldbuilding

[Emerald Cat]

Originally Posted by Prince Charon

If we're using psychotronic fusion technology, this is much less of a problem - if a fusion reactor loses containment, I'm told that it tends to shut down, rather than explode like a 'Mech reactor in Stackpole's BattleTech books.

Yeah, psychotronic fusion tech should be safer than antimatter for the reasons you listed. In fact, civilians would probably be restricted to fusion if it is available for security and safety reasons.

The cost benefit analysis is less clear cut on the military side. Sure, you can store much more energy in a smaller space with antimatter. But is that worth losing a ship to a malfunctioning containment vessel?