[Christ]

So, Dave - Could one vent the low pressure area along the forward mid-line surface to the aft cone area, such that would aide the vacuum effect stated as necessary to maintain proper flow and create said positive thrust, without spoiling the flow in the forward mid-line area which creates said low pressure area?

What effect would that pressure differential have on the necessity to provide additional vacuum to the rearward area of the shape in order to maintain proper flow?