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Jump Space

Overview Jump is the primary method of Interstellar Travel in the DarkSands Universe.  Jump Space is an alternate space in which a Jump occurs.  The benefit of using Jump Space is the travel time between stars can be reduced significantly, going from years to weeks or even days. Entering Jump Space In order to enter Jump Space, a ship most travel through a Jumpgate, a ring structure that uses large amounts of energy to bridge our universe with Jump Space.  When a ship enters Jump Space, it is still travelling at sub-light speeds, though the distance between stars is greatly reduced while in Jump Space. Long-Distance Jump & Short-Distance Jump There are two types of Jumps that can be made, a Long-Distance Jump and Short-Distance Jump.  Typically a Short-Distance Jump is considered less than 50 light years while a Long-Distance Jump is over 50 light years.  The type of ship required for each Jump and the amount of energy needed to enter Jump Space is vastly different.  Short-Distance Jumps are relatively safe and quick, allowing for speedy travel and communication between worlds.  Long-Distance Jumps take considerably longer and can be dangerous, only a limited number of vessels can attempt a Long-Distance Jump.

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