Re: Nukes In Spaaaaaace!
In reply to #5354 Nukes In Spaaaaaace! by Steven Owens
> Somebody on another mailing list brought up the question of what kind > of effect a nuclear weapon detonating "near" your ship in space would > have. I qouted some vaugely remembered discussions from the TML and > other sources, but didn't have much else. Can anybody here answer the > question? I believe the primary effect is from the radiation wave. I think it's best to look at it as a very small sun lighting up briefly right next to your target. Unless the hull provides incredible radiation shielding and heat dissipation you have a dead ship. - -- colin roald | another day, another mind-boggling adventure... (spaceman spiff)