[Torg] Jumping in Torg

[Benjamin Grant]

Although I haven't checked the torg inbox, I can see several messages
waiting to be read.  Before I do, I *did* come across an interesting source:

http://theflash.wikia.com/

...which has profiles on the various Flash's.  Some quotes:

-"Lending" velocity to objects or people already in motion. Since his
interaction with the Speed Force, he may also lend his speed and angular
momentum to another object or person.

-He is able to "steal" speed and/or momentum from anyone, effectively
turning them into living statues. Also can steal speed from bullets and
other fast moving objects thrown at him or at others.

-"Hurl small projectiles at hypersonic velocities."

-Infinite Mass Punch: Traveling near the speed of light acquired the
relativistic mass of such speed to impart blows which could hit with the
force of "a white dwarf star"

All of the above clearly indicates that the power affects not only speed,
but momentum as well.  The ability to hurl objects at high speed proves that
the speed he imparts continues as momentum after the imparting.
Conclusively, his powers aren't about speed to the exclusion of momentum
control, they obviously include momentum control.

So finally perhaps we can all agree that when the Flash jumps, his momentum
from running at high speeds carries him *far*.

As far as air resistance being a problem, we have the following quote taken
from the same source:

-The Flash's body is surrounded by what he calls his "speed force aura".
This aura protects him and anyone who is running with him or carried by him,
from the effects of using his speed. This includes friction and airborne
particulate matter. It may also protect him from injury from high speed
impacts such as punches he delivers and receives from his opponents. With
this aura he is able to absorb kinetic energy. He does seem to possess some
level of superhuman resistance to injury but this does not extend far past
normal physical interactions, as received from normal combat.

This is an obvious necessity - whether running or sailing through the air,
air resistance is a problem.  The Speed Force Aura can obviously eliminate
this issue, or he wouldn't be able to run in an atmosphere close to the
speed of light.

Hopefully this can answer the questions of anyone that still has any.

-Benn Grant
eFix Computer Consulting
benn at 4eFix.com
603.283.6601