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| − | The '''Magnetic levitation car''' (usually known as '''MagLev''' or, less commonly, '''Magcar''') was a transportation device created by [[Gehn]] to solve the problem of getting from island to island on [[Riven]]. Prior constructions such as bridges and walkways were too difficult to maintain due to the shifting and moving of the islands in relation to one-another. | + | The '''Magnetic levitation car''', (usually known as '''MagLev''' or, less commonly, '''Magcar''') was a transportation device created by [[Gehn]] to solve the problem of getting from island to island on [[Riven]]. Prior constructions such as bridges and walkways were too difficult to maintain due to the shifting and moving of the islands in relation to one-another. |
Knowing the [[D'ni (race)|D'ni]]'s penchant for using raw forms of energy, Gehn created a device which used magnetic levitation to lift the car off the track. The advantage to this system was that the rails of the track would be more flexible than wooden bridges, and would allow for more time between repairs, which would only be necessary when two islands separated far enough to require the addition of more track. However, he still needed an engine to power the electromagnets and propel the craft forward. This miniature jet engine, unlike the magnets which ride the rails, is far from a clean source of power, as evidenced by the scorch marks left on the station bumpers on each island. | Knowing the [[D'ni (race)|D'ni]]'s penchant for using raw forms of energy, Gehn created a device which used magnetic levitation to lift the car off the track. The advantage to this system was that the rails of the track would be more flexible than wooden bridges, and would allow for more time between repairs, which would only be necessary when two islands separated far enough to require the addition of more track. However, he still needed an engine to power the electromagnets and propel the craft forward. This miniature jet engine, unlike the magnets which ride the rails, is far from a clean source of power, as evidenced by the scorch marks left on the station bumpers on each island. | ||
