Hyperspace

Hyperspace is an alternate dimension that enables spacecraft to travel vast distances through hyperlanes across the galaxy at speeds faster than light via the use of a hyperdrive. Hyperspace is the primary and generally fastest method of FTL travel in the galaxy. 
== Nature ==
Hyperspace is a phenomenon that is not yet fully understood, but the following assertions can generally be made about it:
# Large objects and cosmic bodies in real-space cast mass shadows in hyperspace
# Colliding with these mass shadows can cause severe damage to the vessel, and the object
# No object can be within hyperspace without traveling faster than light
# Objects of any size can travel within hyperspace (even planet sized structures, though not without difficulties)
# Multiple ships can travel together in hyperspace at the same time via synchronizing their navi-computers and hyperdrives
== History ==
Hyperspace was discovered thirty thousand years before the Great Trellosian Conquest.
Because hyperspace travel is completely impossible without the use of hypermatter , before production of 
== Dangers ==
Though hyperspace has been widely regarded as relatively stable and safe for at least a couple thousand years, traversing it does not come without risk. 
=== Inherent dangers ===
Despite the fact that hyperspace has been used and studied for thousands of years, it is still a phenomenon not fully understood. There is some degree of uncertainty while traversing hyperspace. While the vast majority of species are capable of hyperspace travel, some are not, and can experience anything from adverse mental states to death. Likewise, some substances react violently (such as Kytomatter) when they enter hyperspace, even when within proper containment fields.
For unknown reasons, some areas of space are "unstable" either due to the lack of natural or artificial hyperlanes or something else. Traversing these areas of space can be extremely dangerous.
Additionally, for unknown reasons, many people, even humans, tend to enter a state of hypnosis when staring into hyperspace for long periods of time. For some the experience is positive, and for others negative. While more rare, some individuals are even recorded to go mad, especially when it is their first time experiencing hyperspace travel. Though it is unclear what causes this experience, it's theorized that hyperspace travel is simply "unnatural", and the symptoms are normally temporary and occur less frequently the more one becomes accustomed to hyperspace. 
=== Operational dangers ===
Plotting a proper course before entering hyperspace is critical to ensure the safety of a vessel and it's occupants. This task is usually done by a navi-computer and/or assisted by droids with navigation functionality. Failure to make proper calculations can result in a vessel traveling into a cosmic object, such as a star or planet, which will result in the demise of the ship and it's occupants. 
=== Stability ===
While most hyperdrives and hyperlanes are safe to use, it is critical that hyperdrives are kept in good condition. Underfeeding hyperdrives can cause anything from a delayed displacement crossover, to damaging the motivator over time. Overexciting hypermatter can result in large, violent explosions. For this reason, it is vital that hypermatter is stored properly and containment equipment (in particular, cooling systems) are working properly. Though hyperdrives are usually capable of self-purging and compensating for minor issues, if a hyperdrive does not receive maintenance when required, the consequences can be catastrophic. 
Forcefully shutting down a hyperdrive while in hyperspace is somewhat dangerous as it can cause structural stress & damage to the ship. 
=== External dangers ===
External factors can cause a ship to drop out of hyperspace unexpectedly or prematurely. For example, interdiction field generators can be used maliciously to rip ships out of hyperspace. They can also be used to prevent entering hyperspace within a certain area. 
== Usage ==
=== FTL Communication ===
In addition to travel, hyperspace, can be used for near instantaneous FTL communication via hyperwaves
=== Hyperdrives ===
Hyperdrives are used to propel a ship into hyperspace. Main article: Hyperdrives
== Tidbits ==
Hyperspace is worshipped by the Universal Church, as well as several minor cults. While some desire to permanently supplant their consciousnesses within hyperspace, others believe that hyperspace is a transitionary/gateway realm between heaven and the real world. This has lead to many deaths, lost travelers, and accidental discoveries of new hyper routes and star systems. While attempting to find "heaven", one cult worshipper accidentally discovered a large deposit of raw spice on a new planet, and subsequently started one of the largest smuggling organizations in the outer rim. 
== Game Mechanics ==
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