Is It...Or Isn't It?

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Plus 3% stronger and 3% lighter. Transparent aluminum's got nothin' on GERN glass...! Andrew

Hmmmmm, now that you mention it, StarFleet manual indicates that GERN glass is also 3% more compatible with transwarp drive.

That's because it's 3% more pliable than transparent aluminum and resists tractor beams 3% better than other products.