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By definition of a pure spaceship / glider, no it can't. If it emits persistent "exhaust" that's a "smoking ship"[0]. [0] https://conwaylife.com/wiki/Types_of_
by syncsynchalt 10mo ago
By definition of a pure spaceship / glider, no it can't. If it emits persistent "exhaust" that's a "smoking ship"[0].
[0] https://conwaylife.com/wiki/Types_of_spaceships#Smoking_ship https://conwaylife.com/wiki/Types_of_spaceships#Smoking_ship
- quuxplusone 10mo agoIIUC, "smoke" is ephemeral by definition. A spaceship/glider that leaves persistent "debris" in its wake is called a "puffer": https://conwaylife.com/wiki/puffer https://conwaylife.com/wiki/puffer
- HTHThreee 10mo agoSmoke refers to fairly long lived debris that eventually dies out, the term for one that leaves permanent debris is a puffer.