Spacebridge

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Space Bridge Technology

A Space Bridge is a large portal structure powered by 10 or more Faze V Engines utilizing a Suo Crystal to open a tear in space-time to another Space Bridge on the same frequency. They are used for interplanetary travel without ever having to enter space and are by far the safest means of transportation if you can afford it.

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People and items are moved through the Bridges via a SpaceTram, enormous 15 story-tall trains ran on mag-locked rails. The SpaceTrams use Enchantment & Alchemy to move safely through the Bridge Dimension and to shield the vessel from the exotic and dangerous types of radiation found there. Once inside the Bridge Dimension, the SpaceTram can visually be seen as 'riding on space' but is in fact locked onto the frequency of the desired Space Bridge and will rejoin with the tracks once it exits the portal.

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Each Space Bridge gives off a certain frequency that can be locked onto to control travel, but without the 22 digit frequency code of a Space Bridge, one can randomly appear at any random Bridge which is operational. This is prevented by creating a Closed-circuit, a series of two or more Space Bridges that can only allow entry and exit to a specific Space Bridge. This is ideal and is what is commonly used for civilian and colonized worlds.

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Space Bridges only allow for interplanetary travel between two already created Bridges and is considered the premium form of transportation. Typically these Space Bridges would be absolutely humongous, towering over even mountains. This is because back in the old days these portals needed to be large enough to fit multiple colony ships and large amounts of people. These days these Bridges will usually be in the center of a giant city with a TramStation built around them.

Utility

Spacebridges are used as a cheaper and far safer, if slower, alternative to traditional space travel using Voidspace. In general, a Spacebridge is used to move civilians between worlds, commercial goods between worlds, or military operations such as the relocation of troops. In addition to a Travel Visa, one will need to purchase a ticket to ride + additional charges for extra luggage. 

The most common use of a Spacebridge is something called a Secure Circut where two or more worlds will set up a private Spacebridge Network between each other, this does isolate them from the larger galaxy but it ensures a higher level of security and safety.

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Khali Crawford

   

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Access & Availability

Space Bridges exist on most, if not all, Class III and above worlds as a means of transportation without the risk of space travel. Different Organizations may have varying requirements for usage but largely, a Travel Visa to confirm both identity and permission and the travel fee which can start as low as 25k Gems or as high as 500k Gems. They are much harder to come across on Class I or Class II worlds and if you do they may start fees at 800k or even a million Gems. 

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Complexity

The (Most) Space Bridge is powered by 10 Faze V Engines to power it, or more depending on the level of skill of its builder and technology available. Second, the Space Bridge needs a Suo Crystal, a magical artifact that grows naturally on select ice planets. The Suo Crystals have special properties which can create tears in space-time and allow for travel in what is known as a "Bridge".  The Suo Crystals are regulated and controlled by the Bridge. 

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