Hyperdrive

Hyperdrives are a device that enables a spacecraft to enter hyperspace, an alternate dimension, and travel at FTL speeds. While other methods of FTL travel are possible (such as warping), Hyperdrives are the most common FTL device and faster than most other options. Hyperdrives are widely regarded as a vital component of a spacecraft, as without them, travel on a galaxy wide scale would be largely impractical. 
== Technology ==
Hyperdrives work by utilizing hyper-matter to propel a ship into hyperspace. While a large amount of fuel and energy is required to initiate a hyperspace jump (as the process of entering hyperspace nearly breaks the laws of physics), a significantly smaller portion is required to keep a vessel in hyperspace. As a byproduct of this, the maximum range a ship can travel without refueling is somewhat more dependent on the amount of jumps required than the time spent within hyperspace. 
The vast majority of hyperspace capable vessels, from starfighters to large capital ships, have at least one backup hyperdrive or warp drive. This prevents a ship from becoming completely stranded should it's primary hyperdrive fail, however such drives are usually slower, have a smaller range, and not intended for long term use. 
== History ==
Hyperdrives have been present for thousands of years in the galaxy. Before the development of hyperdrives, warp drives and star gates were the primary method of FTL travel. Following the [TBD name] war and the re-emergence of high tech hyperdrives, further advancement of the technology has been mostly stagnant as hyperdrives have been deemed by many scientists as a mature technology. Most developments in the past centuries have primarily focused on improving stability and efficiency. Despite this, hyperdrives are widely regarded as the best way of traversing the galaxy.
It has been speculated by some historians and scientists that a more advanced form of hyperspace-esque technology was lost during the [TBD name] war and is currently being utilized by uncontacted civilizations in unknown space. 
== Classes ==
Though there are different types of hyperdrives, they all achieve virtually the same thing: propel a ship into hyperspace. The main differences between the various models are efficiency, and most importantly speed.
[Note about general speed of hyperdrive]
The fastest hyperdrives are primarily found in very large, state-of-the-art capital ships, and smaller, high-tech corvettes primarily used by smugglers. Though the vast majority of hyperdrives will take several days to several weeks to traverse the galaxy, the most advanced drives are so fast that it's possible to cross the entire galaxy in less than a day, depending on the route being taken. 
== Game Mechanics ==
=== Operation ===
In order to enter hyperspace, the player must select a valid location and wait for the drive to charge. During this period, the ship will automatically align itself with the hyperlane entrance vector or targeted astronomical body. Some ships, primarily small starfighters and corvettes, have a much quicker charging period, while larger ships like carriers, cruisers, and dreadnoughts will take slightly longer. 
Currently, hyperspace is not fully implemented in the game.
=== Maintenance ===