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"My father was a master mechanic; I grew up with a screwdriver in one hand and a pair of pliers in the other."
- Frank Herbert
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| Sub-Space | ||
| A dimension or a transmission medium other than our own, which allows faster-than-light communication or movement. |
As far as I know, this was the first use of this term.
| The repulsor elements tapped subspace, and hence were unimpeded by any waves in normal space time. |
| Technovelgy from Crystallized Thought,
by Nat Schachner. Published by Astounding Science Fiction in 1937 Additional resources -
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Jack Williamson uses it in a slightly different way:
They warp space itself to form a tiny sphere - in effect, a tiny universe - strong enough to withstand unthinkable pressure and millions of degrees of heat.
These little coils create a sub-space about the metal bead...
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'...Anything was possible in my imaginary environment.'
'Somewhere in space, a chrome and blue automobile raced the green light of Earth.'
'That explains how it was so easy for me to remain motionless in midair...'
'We had discovered that metal was relatively impervious to the telepathic effect.'
'Detailed plans for the construction of the Gundstetter-Halone warp drive were flowing.'
'Do not waste your priceless company on the unappreciative folds of a sleep pod...'
'...so we've promised him a generous pension from the royalties.'
'Hocus-pocus religions and archaic weapons are no substitute for a good blaster at your side.'
