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The most common means of overcoming this limitation is through the use of [[Jump Drive]] technology. [[Jump Drive]] allows [[Faster-than-light]] travel by opening a transition to [[jumpspace]], a separate but parallel universe where velocity is relative to something other than the [[speed of light]], and the exact amount of energy imparted at the jump transition allows the ship to move a specific distance and direction in [[normal space]]. {{Page cite|name= Core Rules|page= page 18 |version= T5}} Jump Drive allows a ship to move approximately 20 [[light year]]s in a single week, representing, at its maximum, a 1000 fold increase in the efficiency of time vs. distance travelled. | The most common means of overcoming this limitation is through the use of [[Jump Drive]] technology. [[Jump Drive]] allows [[Faster-than-light]] travel by opening a transition to [[jumpspace]], a separate but parallel universe where velocity is relative to something other than the [[speed of light]], and the exact amount of energy imparted at the jump transition allows the ship to move a specific distance and direction in [[normal space]]. {{Page cite|name= Core Rules|page= page 18 |version= T5}} Jump Drive allows a ship to move approximately 20 [[light year]]s in a single week, representing, at its maximum, a 1000 fold increase in the efficiency of time vs. distance travelled. | ||
| − | Cultures that lack knowledge of the Jump Drive or are incapable of creating jump-capable [[starships]], can attempt starflight by means of [[NAFAL]] (Not-as-fast-as-light) drives. Normal [[M-Drive]]s are inefficient in deep space, so another type of drive is needed for interstellar travel. The exact system varies from [[Ion | + | Cultures that lack knowledge of the Jump Drive or are incapable of creating jump-capable [[starships]], can attempt starflight by means of [[NAFAL]] (Not-as-fast-as-light) drives. Normal [[M-Drive]]s are inefficient in deep space, so another type of drive is needed for interstellar travel. The exact system varies from [[Ion Drive]]s to [[HEPlaR]] drives, or [[N-Drive]]s. These can accelerate a vessel gradually over a long period, then decelerate them just as gradually to reach a destination point. Such journeys take years, if not generations, so this is commonly seen in [[generation ship]]s, or [[sleeper ship]]s. There are many hazards on such a long journey, but there are several examples of races that have visited and colonized other worlds by these means, including the [[Vilani]] {{Page cite|name= Core Rules|page= page 16 |version= T5}}, the [[Suerrat]] {{Page cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia|page= page 31 |version= MegaTraveller}} and the [[Kursae]] {{Page cite|name= Core Rules|page= page 16 |version= T5}}. The enigmatic [[Jgd-ll-jagd]] still use STL travel, as they are physiologically incapable of surviving jumpspace. {{Page cite|name= Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 17|page=9-13|article=Contact: Jgd-Il-jagd}} |
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- Spaceflight outside of a stellar system.
Description (Specifications)
Starflight is a catch-all term for any attempt to travel in space beyond a star system.
Overall velocity in normal space is limited by the speed of light [1], and crossing the vast distances between star systems is the major hindrance to starflight.
The most common means of overcoming this limitation is through the use of Jump Drive technology. Jump Drive allows Faster-than-light travel by opening a transition to jumpspace, a separate but parallel universe where velocity is relative to something other than the speed of light, and the exact amount of energy imparted at the jump transition allows the ship to move a specific distance and direction in normal space. [2] Jump Drive allows a ship to move approximately 20 light years in a single week, representing, at its maximum, a 1000 fold increase in the efficiency of time vs. distance travelled.
Cultures that lack knowledge of the Jump Drive or are incapable of creating jump-capable starships, can attempt starflight by means of NAFAL (Not-as-fast-as-light) drives. Normal M-Drives are inefficient in deep space, so another type of drive is needed for interstellar travel. The exact system varies from Ion Drives to HEPlaR drives, or N-Drives. These can accelerate a vessel gradually over a long period, then decelerate them just as gradually to reach a destination point. Such journeys take years, if not generations, so this is commonly seen in generation ships, or sleeper ships. There are many hazards on such a long journey, but there are several examples of races that have visited and colonized other worlds by these means, including the Vilani [3], the Suerrat [4] and the Kursae [5]. The enigmatic Jgd-ll-jagd still use STL travel, as they are physiologically incapable of surviving jumpspace. [6]
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Loren Wiseman. Challenge 58 (Game Designers Workshop, 1992), .
- ↑ Citation Missing - Core Rules
- ↑ Citation Missing - Core Rules
- ↑ Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), page 31.
- ↑ Citation Missing - Core Rules
- ↑ Loren Wiseman. "Contact: Jgd-Il-jagd." Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 17 (1983): 9-13.