Hyper-Gravitational Transponder and Intra-Lane Transposition Nodes System

Officially named the Hyper-Gravitational Transponder (HGT) and Intra-Lane Transposition Nodes (ITN) System, or HGT-ITN System for short, is a revolutionary vehicle transportation technology and system that could revolutionize transportation in the Delta Space. If it ever becomes available for public use, that is.   Commonly referred to as the Stone and Skip Method, this method/system and its associated vehicular technology enables a primary vessel, the Stone unit, to utilize localized gravitational anomalies generated by a network of deployed or established orbital platforms, the Skip nodes, to execute a controlled, intra-hyperspace lane egress and re-entry, facilitating rapid, non-contiguous transit across greater distances.   The gravitational anomalies are generated by pre-existing Improbable Distance Drive, large station-sized pieces of technology rumoured to be fueled by Abnormality Energy that are used to travel long distances across the Delta Space. Akin to hyperspace travel, though its workings are a bit more esoteric. These gravitational anomalies that are left over after an interstellar jump is completed, is collected by the Stone unit affixed to a space-faring ship, and then utilized by a Skip node to complete interstellar travel at a faster rate.   To explain in greater detail: the Stone, officially known as the Hyper-Gravitation Transponder, is a specialized device affixed to any space-faring vessel undertaking faster-than-light travel. Upon its arrival from hyperspace via an Improbable Distance Drive, the Stone harnesses the residual energy from its journey to initiate a critical connection. This connection is established with the nearest available Skip, officially known as the Intra-Lane Transposition Node, within a vast interstellar network.   Once latched onto a Skip, the Stone is propelled with immense force. Protected by a gravitational stabilizer built into each Stone. Each Skip acts as a powerful gravitational slingshot, launching the Stone and its attached vessel towards the subsequent Skip in a pre-programmed sequence.   This method of sequential transposition ensures a rapid and efficient journey across vast interstellar distances. The process repeats, with the vessel being flung from one Skip to the next, until the Stone arrives at the final Skip closest to its intended destination.   From this final Skip, the vessel can then complete its journey using conventional propulsion, having bypassed the immense distances presented by standard interstellar travel. This intricate system effectively transforms interstellar travel into a series of calculated gravitational leaps, significantly reducing transit times and making distant worlds accessible.

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Interstellar travel within Delta Space has always been a slow and expensive endeavour. Therefore, the adoption of a new system to accelerate such journeys would be a significant advantage for anyone with access to it.   Unfortunately, the HGT-ITN System is not yet available for public use. Currently, only ValeCore Freight and Transit Authority has access to it. This situation is particularly strange given that, until recently, the technology's feasibility was widely considered impossible.   This changed when the Hivemind Sentius Network intervened, offering to fund the system's installation, but exclusively for ValeCore's use. The reasons behind the Hivemind's substantial offer to a company that was previously insignificant remain a mystery. While the return for the Hivemind is unknown, it is presumed to be of great consequence.   This exclusive deal has angered everyone else in Delta Space, from private citizens to MegaCorpos, as they are now effectively moving at a snail's pace in comparison to ValeCore.