The Gravity Diffusion system, or G-Diffusion, is an experimental power system fuelled by hydrogen that is used in starfighters to reduce gravity forces on the pilot and provides a respectable power source for shields and propulsion, also allowing extended operating ranges. However, due to the temperamental nature of the G-Diffuser, these systems need to be carefully checked and maintained; while easy to fix in flight, they can consume a pilots' full attention, something that kills pilots in a dogfight.
The Arwings in Star Fox have only two G-Diffusers. In Star Fox 64 and onwards, they have four.
In Star Fox Zero the G-Diffuser's output could be adjusted. When set to max, the ship moves at much greater speeds than afforded by merely boosting and produce their own visible thrust similar to the main engine. Because of this however, the ship is unable to produce its more fanciful maneuvers except for the Barrel Roll.
Possible explanations in real science
The G-Diffuser system appears to be a system intended to reduce the effects of gravity/acceleration on the pilot of an Arwing. The effects of this system might be duplicated by future advances in Zero-point Energy (ZPE) technology. ZPE is the so-called "background energy" of space, created by tiny pairs of particles that spontaneously appear in space as a result of Heisenberg Uncertainty. These particle pairs are theorized to cause electromagnetic drag on accelerating objects, resulting in the phenomenon that we know as inertia. Harnessing the Zero-Point Energy could result in a nearly limitless power supply as well as certain theorized anti-gravity/inertia-less effects, coincidentally duplicating the action of the G-diffuser system.
The Arwings in Star Fox have only two G-Diffusers. In Star Fox 64 and onwards, they have four.
In Star Fox Zero the G-Diffuser's output could be adjusted. When set to max, the ship moves at much greater speeds than afforded by merely boosting and produce their own visible thrust similar to the main engine. Because of this however, the ship is unable to produce its more fanciful maneuvers except for the Barrel Roll.
Possible explanations in real science
The G-Diffuser system appears to be a system intended to reduce the effects of gravity/acceleration on the pilot of an Arwing. The effects of this system might be duplicated by future advances in Zero-point Energy (ZPE) technology. ZPE is the so-called "background energy" of space, created by tiny pairs of particles that spontaneously appear in space as a result of Heisenberg Uncertainty. These particle pairs are theorized to cause electromagnetic drag on accelerating objects, resulting in the phenomenon that we know as inertia. Harnessing the Zero-Point Energy could result in a nearly limitless power supply as well as certain theorized anti-gravity/inertia-less effects, coincidentally duplicating the action of the G-diffuser system.
