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In astrographic law, flotsam, jetsam, lagan, and derelicts are specific kinds of shipwrecks. The words have specific astrographical meanings, with legal consequences in the law of admiralty and astrographic salvage. A shipwreck is defined as the remains of a ship that has been wrecked, a destroyed ship in [[space]], wherever it be found. | In astrographic law, flotsam, jetsam, lagan, and derelicts are specific kinds of shipwrecks. The words have specific astrographical meanings, with legal consequences in the law of admiralty and astrographic salvage. A shipwreck is defined as the remains of a ship that has been wrecked, a destroyed ship in [[space]], wherever it be found. | ||
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Large numbers of derelicts are known to collect in or near [[Space Sargasso]]s or other mysterious [[anomalies]]. | Large numbers of derelicts are known to collect in or near [[Space Sargasso]]s or other mysterious [[anomalies]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:51, 20 January 2019
A Derelict is an abandoned space or starcraft, often left adrift in the cold, dark reaches of the void.
- In a broader sense, derelicts can be ANY property that has been abandoned.
Description (Specifications)
In astrographic law, flotsam, jetsam, lagan, and derelicts are specific kinds of shipwrecks. The words have specific astrographical meanings, with legal consequences in the law of admiralty and astrographic salvage. A shipwreck is defined as the remains of a ship that has been wrecked, a destroyed ship in space, wherever it be found.
A wreck is categorized as property belonging to no apparent owner.
Large numbers of derelicts are known to collect in or near Space Sargassos or other mysterious anomalies.
History & Background (Dossier)
Complex laws surround the recovery of derelicts. It essentially comes don to might is right and the first navy or starship to reach a derelict can generally hope to recover it and not get caught.
Derelict Recovery & Salvage Industry
Companies and corporations such as Spinward Salvage LIC specialize in derelict recovery and exploitation.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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