[Paradox]

Urzhumov is turning to electromagnetic fields and the dense concentration of charged particles found in saltwater.

I had this same idea, back when The Hunt for Red October came out, and I learned about MHD drives. As a boat owner, I was fascinated with drag reduction ideas. I figured, if an MHD could in theory move sea water that way, one should be able to do so on the water contacting parts of the vessel. Dang..

[Red Badger]

What if you suddenly ran into a fresh water area?...............