TLM theory

[Drlex]

Would it be theoretically possible for a Feruchemist (tapping speed only), to accomplish what Wayne did at the end of TLM? Whether or not that much speed could even be saved in a metalmind doesn't matter to me. I just want to know if theoretically it would be possible. 

[alder24]

4 hours ago, Drlex said:

Would it be theoretically possible for a Feruchemist (tapping speed only), to accomplish what Wayne did at the end of TLM? Whether or not that much speed could even be saved in a metalmind doesn't matter to me. I just want to know if theoretically it would be possible. 

No, Wayne compressed time nearly to the speed of light, Steelrunner can't run that fast as the atmosphere would just burn him to ashes. F-steel is limited by air resistance, and even with help of F-brass to store the excess heat, the atmosphere would still stop him, as with those speeds it would act like a solid wall with every step he would take. At best he could run several times the speed of sound, far too slow to do what Wayne did.

Spoiler

Questioner (paraphrased)

My friend wants to know how fast steel Compounders could possibly go, can they run up walls or over water like the Flash?

Blightsong (paraphrased)

*jokingly* Can they run through time?

Brandon Sanderson (paraphrased)

Steelrunners can resist a lot things due to the power, like they can withstand the Gs they are out through, but they can't ignore wind resistance and friction. They will burn up if they start running too quickly.

OdysseyCon 2016 (April 8, 2016)

 

[Drlex]

Thank you