That’s because after four hours the engine is running so hot things start to break or malfunction, inviting a warp core breach that is guaranteed to ruin everyone’s day. Even without any unexpected failures, you’re going to be put into space dock for a refit several years before it was necessary.
Honestly, that just strengthens the allegory. Don’t run yourself hot, even if you can “handle it.” It still puts too much stress on your system. Even if you don’t give yourself a stroke, it will literally lead to an early death.
That’s because after four hours the engine is running so hot things start to break or malfunction, inviting a warp core breach that is guaranteed to ruin everyone’s day. Even without any unexpected failures, you’re going to be put into space dock for a refit several years before it was necessary.
Honestly, that just strengthens the allegory. Don’t run yourself hot, even if you can “handle it.” It still puts too much stress on your system. Even if you don’t give yourself a stroke, it will literally lead to an early death.