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Jump Gates - Jump gates are permanent structures in N-space that can produce a stable jump window within a set volume. In fact, Jump Gates are always producing a very small jump window, | Jump Gates - Jump gates are permanent structures in N-space that can produce a stable jump window within a set volume. In fact, Jump Gates are always producing a very small jump window, just large enough to maintain a graviton tether to a similar structure in [[Peacekeepers of the Vast/H-Space]]. The H-space gate is referred to as a beacon or lighthouse by particularly romantic space travelers. The beacons communicate with other beacons at ''c''<sub>H</sub> allowing low bandwidth FTL communication, and will also allow an incoming window to be opened from H-Space | ||
Bilateral Jump Drives - These drives are capable of opening a jump window from N-space or H-space, large enough for several ships to transit. They are typically found on capital ships and large mother freighters. All known ships require significant time to recharge the supercapacitors required to form a jump window. | Bilateral Jump Drives - These drives are capable of opening a jump window from N-space or H-space, large enough for several ships to transit. They are typically found on capital ships and large mother freighters. All known ships require significant time to recharge the supercapacitors required to form a jump window. | ||
Incoming Jump Drives - these drives are capable of safely and routinely opening a jump window from H-space to N-space but usually enter H-space only through jump gates or with the assistance of a larger freighter. Despite its name, an incoming jump drive is capable of creating an outgoing jump window by using stored electrical power. This causes significant strain on the entire jump system and requires service at a station to be used safely again. Incoming jump drives are rated by the number of outgoing | Incoming Jump Drives - these drives are capable of safely and routinely opening a jump window from H-space to N-space but usually enter H-space only through jump gates or with the assistance of a larger freighter. Despite its name, an incoming jump drive is capable of creating an outgoing jump window by using stored electrical power. This causes significant strain on the entire jump system and requires service at a station to be used safely again. Incoming jump drives are rated by the number of outgoing window that can be opened before maintenance is required. Some manufacturers are also offering "EZ" jump drives which can be safely serviced by an experienced crew in spartan conditions. Typically found on light and medium duty freighters, many freighter captains have been known to skimp on maintenance for their emergency jump capabilities. | ||
Drop drives - these drives are not capable of generating an outgoing or incoming jump window. Instead, the ships are dropped near gravity wells and are dragged into N-space as they fall down the jump gradient. Energy shielding from the drive allows this process to be accelerated and relatively controlled. | Drop drives - these drives are not capable of generating an outgoing or incoming jump window. Instead, the ships are dropped near gravity wells and are dragged into N-space as they fall down the jump gradient. Energy shielding from the drive allows this process to be accelerated and relatively controlled. | ||
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Jump Gates - Jump gates are permanent structures in N-space that can produce a stable jump window within a set volume. In fact, Jump Gates are always producing a very small jump window, just large enough to maintain a graviton tether to a similar structure in Peacekeepers of the Vast/H-Space. The H-space gate is referred to as a beacon or lighthouse by particularly romantic space travelers. The beacons communicate with other beacons at cH allowing low bandwidth FTL communication, and will also allow an incoming window to be opened from H-Space
Bilateral Jump Drives - These drives are capable of opening a jump window from N-space or H-space, large enough for several ships to transit. They are typically found on capital ships and large mother freighters. All known ships require significant time to recharge the supercapacitors required to form a jump window.
Incoming Jump Drives - these drives are capable of safely and routinely opening a jump window from H-space to N-space but usually enter H-space only through jump gates or with the assistance of a larger freighter. Despite its name, an incoming jump drive is capable of creating an outgoing jump window by using stored electrical power. This causes significant strain on the entire jump system and requires service at a station to be used safely again. Incoming jump drives are rated by the number of outgoing window that can be opened before maintenance is required. Some manufacturers are also offering "EZ" jump drives which can be safely serviced by an experienced crew in spartan conditions. Typically found on light and medium duty freighters, many freighter captains have been known to skimp on maintenance for their emergency jump capabilities.
Drop drives - these drives are not capable of generating an outgoing or incoming jump window. Instead, the ships are dropped near gravity wells and are dragged into N-space as they fall down the jump gradient. Energy shielding from the drive allows this process to be accelerated and relatively controlled.