Tech: Ion Drive

Ion Drive
Prerequisites: Ion Particles, Electromagnetism
Research Cost: Pending
Description
An ion drive was a type of propulsion that used an electric field to accelerate charged particles and eject them at high velocities up to sub-light speeds. This type of propulsion was used by many pre-interstellar civilizations to propel probes and lightweight spacecraft once they were in open space. The thrust produced was quite gentle, often requiring intervals from hours to weeks to reach full velocity.
Game Notes
Allows Ion Drive Starship Component to be added to Starship designs.
Category:Technology
Category:Propulsion Technology
Category:Sub-Light Propulsion Technology