>However, according to everything our current science thinks it knows,
>it's impossible for matter to exist in the sub-ether - only
>patterned energy.
>
>--G.

Is there some kind of max energy loophole in the plot physics there, or is it possible to deliver a lot of energy over sub-ether?

In short: Big honkin' land-based interstellar cannon the literal size of Detroit.

--rR