Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint

A Sath Waypoint located within the Crown of the Void at (3038 Far Home).

Description / Specifications

The Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint allows conventional jump-2 travel between the Hak'tha Spread and the K'shek Cluster.

The area of space covered by the Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint will eventually hold three separate large refuelling and supply depots, each positioned approximately 30 light-days (around 5200 AU) apart and each one relatively closer to its named destination system. As of 5600AD only one (the Sshkih Station) has been completed, with the remaining two still in the early stages of construction.

Navigation Beacons

Much of (3038 Far Home) is covered by a network of navigational beacons. Each beacon is large, with a power plant, an onboard computer and a powerful communications array. Each beacon contains emergency supplies and equipment which can be accessed by spacefarers in need. Beacons transmit navigational and locational information enabling vessels to plot a course to one of the stations within the hex. Navigational beacons are occasionally visited by Auxiliary Tankers and maintenance crews.

Sshkih Station

The Sshkih Station is a cylindrical structure built around vast hydrogen holding tanks and transfer and pumping equipment. It has extensive storage spaces, large hangers, and accommodations and facilities adequate for thousands of individuals, though the current permanent population numbers only a few hundred. It is constantly attended by various small craft, it retains repair and rescue vessels, and huge transports and streamlined tankers handle fuel alongside spidery berthing arms. The station has strong integral defenses and maintains a dedicated defense squadron made up of powerful warships.

History & Background / Dossier

The name loosely translates as 'Gateway' or 'Portal'.

Construction of the Ith-Saa-Kaa Waypoint was started around 5590AD utilising structural elements and components salvaged from the Sch'ikaa Waypoint (2435 Far Home) and Tiik'sch Waypoint (2536 Far Home). To date, of the three planned permanent facilities only one - Sshkih Station – has been completed.

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS