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H fuel isn't the power source (fusion reactor) its the propellant. "Fuel" expelled by the reaction of heat from the fusion reactor is what makes the ship go. You have to push an ounce of fuel out to move ounces of ship.

Doesn't matter if you are a fighter or not.

depends on how engines work, and honestly I dont think there's any reasoning on how they work here in freelancer.

NASA is developing an ion engine though, which runs entirely on electricity. Basically it's a grate with a bunch of holes in it that you pass an electrical charge through, with another plate in front of it that has an opposite charge. I dont know the specifics of how it works off the top of my head, but basically some reaction between the two charged plates causes ions to seperate and move through the rear grating, creating propulsion. They're not exactly 'fast' engines - but they're being developed for long-distance travel, as the setup is extremely efficient. If you can put a nuclear reactor on a spaceship to provide electricity, you have a nearly unlimited fuel source.

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