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Specifically in reference to Faster Than Light '''''Propulsion''''', this article focuses on how the FTL drives covered in the Course Books work and how speeds are determined. Under simplest terms, a ship is able to travel faster than light by moving itself partially out of normal space.
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Specifically in reference to Faster Than Light '''''Propulsion''''', this article focuses on how the FTL drives work and how speeds are determined. Under simplest terms, a ship is able to travel faster than light by moving itself partially out of normal space.
  
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==FTL Jump Stages==
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==FTL Factor==
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Going from sub-light to faster-than-light requires the ship to "jump", accelerating rapidly from the maximum normal-space speed(around 70 PSL) to several times faster than the speed of light. This requires a series of events to happen in very precise order.
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[[FTL Factor]] determines how fast a ship is moving. This is a relative speed, as ships traveling at FTL never stop accelerating.  
  
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* 1. After plotting a course, the ship accelerates along it to it's maximum-possible sublight speed(not to be confused with it's [[Acceleration curve]].
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==Gravitational Distortion Issue==
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Most FTL drives that keep the ship in normal space, such as Python and Slipstream drives, as subject to gravitational distortion. The gravity fields from stars and planets affect the drive field, and result in unpredictable bursts of acceleration. This precluded the use of FTL within most solar systems(though, jumps can be made from the outer solar system if there are no large planets in the way), and causes significant navigational concerns for FTL courses. Generally speaking, a course is plotted that does not pass near any intense gravitational fields.
  
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==Components==
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===Python Reactor===
 
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The [[Python Reactor]] is the heart of the standard FTL drive. Many races and civilizations have created their own variations, but the principles are the same. The reactor serves a number of functions. It does not generate electrical power.
 
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===Photonic Core===
 
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At the heart of the Python Reactor is the Photonic Core. This key component  is made from exoitc, extremely high-density materials and is, in simplist terms, a giant light bulb. The core produces large amounts of photons, and among the photons is a sub atomic particle called a Python. Pythons are capable of traveling faster than light.
 
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Energy from the photonic core is routed through the photon traps, which filter out the
 
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==Function==
 
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There is a semi-logical, science-like explanation. For now... a wizard did it.
 
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Typical faster-than-light drives work by distorting time.
 
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==Velocity==
 
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Ok, I'll level with you: when I sat down to write this article I thought I was going to focus on it. Then I got distracted. So sue me.
 

Latest revision as of 00:33, 27 December 2018

Specifically in reference to Faster Than Light Propulsion, this article focuses on how the FTL drives work and how speeds are determined. Under simplest terms, a ship is able to travel faster than light by moving itself partially out of normal space.

FTL Factor

FTL Factor determines how fast a ship is moving. This is a relative speed, as ships traveling at FTL never stop accelerating.

Gravitational Distortion Issue

Most FTL drives that keep the ship in normal space, such as Python and Slipstream drives, as subject to gravitational distortion. The gravity fields from stars and planets affect the drive field, and result in unpredictable bursts of acceleration. This precluded the use of FTL within most solar systems(though, jumps can be made from the outer solar system if there are no large planets in the way), and causes significant navigational concerns for FTL courses. Generally speaking, a course is plotted that does not pass near any intense gravitational fields.

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