The Deep-Space Propulsion & Interplanetary Logistics Network

Thesis Statement The Deep-Space Propulsion & Interplanetary Logistics Network establishes a high-thrust, high-efficiency transport architecture by repurposing Directed-Plasma Kinetic Manifolds (DPKM) into modular 400-MW propulsion "spines," enabling continuous 1 MN Hall-effect thrust for heavy cargo, rapid crewed Mars transit, and asteroid mining operations. Each spine integrates four 10-MW Quantum Hall Effect (QHE) stacks per ship, minimizing reliance on speculative μBH harvesters while leveraging QHE resilience for burst-load handling. Scaling via 250 standardized spines (aggregating 0.1 TW) operationalizes quantum-energy infrastructure for sustained interplanetary reach, yielding a marginal but strategic +0.01 Kardashev gain (K ≈ 1.08 → 1.09) — crucially extending civilization’s operational domain to catalyze future stellar initiatives. Critical Components: Core Tech Adaptation: DPKM thrusters (from Climate Array) reconfigured for space, using QHE stacks as power cores. Power Architecture: 400-MW spines (4×10-MW QHE blocks) deliver 2–10 GW per vehicle; μBH use minimized. Fleet Scaling: 250 spines → 0.1 TW fleet capacity for synchronized cargo/crew deployments. Civilizational Strategy: Marginal K-growth unlocks interplanetary resource logistics, foundational for Type I+ expansion. This thesis positions space propulsion not as standalone tech, but as an integrated quantum-energy endpoint — turning terrestrial power into extraterrestrial agency.