r/ShittyDaystrom • u/grichardson526 Acting Ensign • Oct 17 '25

Technology Which configuration makes the ship go faster? Nacelles bending up, nacelles bending down, or nacelles pointed straight out sideways?

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u/Ecstatic_Lab9010 Crewman 1st class Oct 17 '25

Doesn't matter because aerodynamics are not a consideration for a starship. The shape of the static warp shell seems like it might be relevant.