Gravity Emulation
Using the same technology that generates the spacetime distortions necessary for a c+ Drive, it is possible to generate local spacetime gradients that emulate gravitational fields onboard ships.
Access & Availability
Barring the smallest of superluminal-capable ships (such as the Scorpion-IP), most vessels fitted with a c+ Drive implement some level of gravity emulation. Depending on the exact design, some ships may use a shared system to power both superluminal propulsion and gravity emulation, effectively requiring gravity emulation to be disabled while the c+ Drive is active.Utility
Gravity Emulation significantly aids in long-term space habitation, reducing the biological sideeffects of microgravity and preventing common types of accidents caused by objects floating uncontrolled within a space craft. It also provides a more natural environment, reducing the training requirements for space travel. The UDSA lists gravity emulation as a key technology for long-term space exploration, and shares the technology with any new members who may not have developed it yet. This is relatively rare however, since most new members have already developed c+ drives and gravity emulation along with them.
Social Impact
Gravity emulation enables long-term space habitation in its current form, including deep space settlements such as those on the Megastructure. Entire spaceborne communities exist in large part due to the technology, and it is therefore considered to be one of the most impactful spaceflight technologies, despite rarely consciously considered by the people supported by it.
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