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[–] 42 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Assuming we’re talking about the original Enterprise…

Regular cruising speed: Warp 5
Maximum cruising speed: Warp 6
Maximum possible speed: Warp 9… for 4 hours.

Find your regular cruising speed and save your maximum speed for emergencies.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Can someone tell this to my "faster faster" ass boss?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    If you're holding a speed for four hours, I'd call it cruising.

    That generally my cruise time until I need to pull in for a leg stretch, more fuel and snacks, and a pee.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    That’s because after four hours the engine is running so hot things start to break or malfunction, inviting a warp core breach that is guaranteed to ruin everyone’s day. Even without any unexpected failures, you’re going to be put into space dock for a refit several years before it was necessary.

    Honestly, that just strengthens the allegory. Don’t run yourself hot, even if you can “handle it.” It still puts too much stress on your system. Even if you don’t give yourself a stroke, it will literally lead to an early death.

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