Hard Vacuum Transfer
A technique usually describing the physical act of movement from point
to point within the hard vacuum of space while not suited/protected.
This technique is incredibly dangerous and can cause permanent damage
and or death.
the time spent unprotected in the hard vacuum is critical to the
success of the technique, the times do slightly vary for belters and
martians who have been known to be able to tolerate up to a 1 minute
hard vacuum transfer (although this is disputed)
loss of consciousness is the first and major obstacle faced, this can
occur within 15 seconds, so performing a Hard Vacuum Transfer that
lasts longer than 10 seconds is not advised.
even if consciousness is lost up to 90 seconds exposed to the hard
vacuum is considered surviable, although completing the transfer is
another matter.
Hard Vacuum Transfers will cause the gases to be expelled, this can
trigger defecation, urination and vomiting, exposed skin will often
start to produce an ice layer as the body will expand and swell
signifigantly although exploding bodies is a myth as the skin is strong
enough to prevent this.
at this stage, even with some quite signifigant damage and looking like
an inflated human ball, if the hard vacuum is removed and normal
pressure returned a full recovery can be made.
If a Hard Vacuum Transfer lasts longer than 90 seconds, it is usually
considered fatal.
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