03-16-2021, 11:04 AM
A matter of perspective. The 'diverging lens' you mention that deflects dust and gas away from the vessel is a region of warped space (and time, but mostly space). As observed from a point in front of the ship, the ship is narrow as a needle. As observed from the ship, the space ahead is viewed through a 'fisheye lens' effect.
As seen from the side, I think there'd be "gravitational lensing" off the shield, at a point in front of the ship, more or less as if the ship were following something like a small black hole, but with a volume of compressed space instead of an event horizon.
At least as best I can work it out. Gotta admit I'm not entirely sure how 'warp motes' are supposed to interact with physics, so I'm guessing. If anybody knows better, feel free to correct me.
As seen from the side, I think there'd be "gravitational lensing" off the shield, at a point in front of the ship, more or less as if the ship were following something like a small black hole, but with a volume of compressed space instead of an event horizon.
At least as best I can work it out. Gotta admit I'm not entirely sure how 'warp motes' are supposed to interact with physics, so I'm guessing. If anybody knows better, feel free to correct me.