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Beastpower is a frequently used unit of measurement of force and [[energy]]. | Beastpower is a frequently used unit of measurement of force and [[energy]]. | ||
* The standard abbreviation is ''bp''. | * The standard abbreviation is ''bp''. | ||
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| + | === Term Usage Example === | ||
| + | A finely tuned [[TL-5]] [[Power Plant Technologies of Charted Space|2 liter engine]] burning refined [[Ship Fuel|hydrocarbon fuel]] can produce hundreds of beastpower, propelling a [[vehicle]] at speeds of hundreds of kph. | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
Revision as of 08:27, 20 March 2019
Beastpower is a raw measure of force and energy, typically within an engine or power plant.
- It is a standard Imperial metric.
- The same metric is known as horsepower to many Solomani and Terran-originated cultures.
Description (Specifications)
Beastpower is a frequently used unit of measurement of force and energy.
- The standard abbreviation is bp.
Term Usage Example
A finely tuned TL-5 2 liter engine burning refined hydrocarbon fuel can produce hundreds of beastpower, propelling a vehicle at speeds of hundreds of kph.
History & Background (Dossier)
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science