Impulse Drive Propulsion

Impulse Drive Propulsion serves as the basis of space flight in the galaxy. Harnessing an advanced form of fusion power, Impulse Drive Propulsion offers greater sublight speed and mobility than chemical or even plasma propulsion, both in atmospheric and zero-G environments. Today, the technology of Impulse Drive Propulsion can be found in all forms of spacecraft, and, as far as sublight drives go, is second only to the legendary Novan Drives of the Novan Age.

Utility

Impulse Drive Propulsion is used as a propulsion method for spacecraft of various sizes and makes.

Manufacturing

First the fusion reactor that powers the drive must be constructed, then the emitter to release the energy.

Access & Availability

Impulse Drive Propulsion is the go-to sublight propulsion system of all spacecraft throughout the galaxy.

Complexity

Impulse Drive Propulsion is a fairly complex technology, since it makes such heavy use of fusion power.

Discovery

Impulse Drive Propulsion was discovered at some point during the early Novan Age, when scientists and engineers were looking for a way to improve the flight of spacecraft at sublight speeds, eventually settling on a form of fusion energy.