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$\begingroup$ Or have it pull towards the generator in the centre of mass of the ship, no net resultant gravitational forces on the external inertial frame. $\endgroup$
– KalleMP
Commented Aug 19, 2017 at 20:17
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$\begingroup$ Sure. I mean, that's pretty much how we interact with natural gravity. I proposed reversing it because I think it has some fun implications for an adventure narrative. For instance, a hull breach could cause people to "fall" out of the ship. The repulsive force could also serve as a defense against minor collisions and projectiles. Also, its kind of weird, which I tend to gravitate toward....haha.....hah. At least I amuse myself. $\endgroup$
– Neocognitron
Commented Aug 20, 2017 at 21:15

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