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Orion-style ion sublight engine
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The Orion-style sublight engine was an older form of ion drive. It emitted a great deal of radiation and engine backblast, requiring sturdy pits to facilitate landing. Most modern ships are equipped with the more efficient Hoersch-Kessel ion drive.
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