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During the [[Jihad]], the [[Word of Blake]] reportedly demonstrated an amazing ability to deploy troops to all corners of the Inner sphere in a fraction of the expected time even when using a command circuit of lithium-fusion equipped Jumpships. Allegedly, this feat entailed the use of a so-called “super-jump” technique that may in fact have been partly developed by [[Interconnectedness Unlimited]] years earlier.
 
  
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== Word of Blake super-jump drive ==
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More a modification of an existing [[jump drive]] than original technology, the '''Super-Jump Drive''' was used most notably by the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]].
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The Word of Blake’s “super-jump” technology simply requires a pre-existing [[K-f drive]] and a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] to function, and adds to this mix a few components of inconsequential weight and bulk that override certain safety protocols and such within the jump drive systems. When engaged, the jumping vessel initiates a normal K-f jump sequence with the charge stored in the drive core and then—nanoseconds later—begins a second jump sequence that magnifies the jump by several orders of magnitude, effectively creating a “jump within a jump.” An incoming super-jumper has an unmistakable emergence wave. What first appears as a massive burst of thermal radiation dissolves into a group of smaller signals, creating the impression of a massive [[Jumpship]] or [[Warship]] coming in with an escort group in tight formation. Even more remarkable is the range of the Word of Blake super-jumps, which appears to be effectively unlimited.
 
  
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The technique is dangerous, dramatically increasing the chance of a [[misjump]]. More devastating, however, is the fact that the very act of jumping automatically destroys the jumping vessel’s K-f drive and its lithium-fusion batteries. a vessel that executes a Word of Blake super-jump is therefore making a one-way trip unless it can get to a friendly space dock where its drive and battery can be replaced. <ref name=JC-126>''Jihad Conspiracies'', p. 126 "NEW AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT: SUPER-JUMP DRIVES"</ref>
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==Word of Blake Super-Jump Drive==
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The Word of Blake's super-jump technology requires a jump capable ship to have both a regular jump drive and a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], in addition to a few minor adjustments to the jump drive disabling certain safety features. When performing a super-jump, the ship starts a normal jump sequence using the jump drive, then less than a second later begins a second jump sequence using the lithium-fusion battery. The resulting effect is a jump of unprecedented and virtually unlimited range, though it is theorized the maximum viable range with any accuracy is approximately 900 light years. This style of super-jump has several severe drawbacks, however. First, the super-jump completely and irreparably destroys both the jump drive and lithium-fusion battery, requiring a complete replacement of both, stranding the vessel if no replacement parts or facilities exist in the destination system. Second, the chances of [[misjump]] are increased significantly. Finally, the emergence signature is massive and unmistakable, alerting anyone in the system that a massive [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]] has arrived. <ref name=JC-126>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 126, "New Aerospace Equipment: Super-Jump Drives",</ref> <ref name=JHS3076-108>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', pp. 108-109, "Rules Annex - Unconventional Weapons - Word of Blake K-F "Super-Jump" System"</ref>
  
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== Interconnectedness Unlimited super-jump drive==
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==Interconnectedness Unlimited Super-Jump Drive==
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IU’s own alleged super-jump technology supposedly explored the same approach the Word of Blake may be using in the Jihad, but retained numerous safety measures and cut-offs that deliberately reduced the range of their super-jumps and made it much more likely for vessels to survive the trip with cores and batteries intact. Unfortunately, it remains unclear how successful the project ultimately was, as IU never produced a super-jump capable vessel for sale, or unveiled the techniques and technology it might have employed.
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[[Canon Rumor|Allegedly developed]] by the mysterious [[Interconnectedness Unlimited]] in the early [[twenty-ninth century]], IU's variant of the super-jump technology supposedly utilized the same method as the Word of Blake's, but introduced significant safety measures that created a large chance that both the jump drive and lithium-fusion battery would survive the super-jump. The result was both a significant increase in cost and weight, as well as a limited maximum jump range to around 120 light-years, still several times that of a normal jump drive. Rumors insist that Interconnectedness Unlimited managed to create at least one functional prototype utilizing the system, the ''[[Lucretia]]'', but the company released neither the designs and methods for its supposed super-jump drive, nor has it released a ship incorporating the super-jump drive for sale. <ref name=JC-126/> <ref name=JCIP2-86>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 86, "Interconnectedness Unlimited - Gamemaster's Section - Facts: Behind the Stage"</ref>
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Interconnectedness Unlimited’s super-jump technology worked in the same fashion as the Word of Blake variation, but had a maximum jump radius of 120 light-years, and doubled the requisite time to plot a jump. Though its inbound jump signature would match that of a Word of Blake jump, the IU super-jump system was far less likely to cause K-f or battery damage. IU’s super-jump technology makes extensive changes to the K-f drive that result in a 2 percent increase in the drive’s total weight. It also multiplies the K-F drive’s total cost by a factor of 10, rendering super-jump capable drives prohibitively expensive. <ref name=JC-126/>
 
  
 
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[[Category:Technology]]

Latest revision as of 02:10, 27 March 2023

More a modification of an existing jump drive than original technology, the Super-Jump Drive was used most notably by the Word of Blake during the Jihad.

Word of Blake Super-Jump Drive[edit]

The Word of Blake's super-jump technology requires a jump capable ship to have both a regular jump drive and a Lithium-Fusion Battery, in addition to a few minor adjustments to the jump drive disabling certain safety features. When performing a super-jump, the ship starts a normal jump sequence using the jump drive, then less than a second later begins a second jump sequence using the lithium-fusion battery. The resulting effect is a jump of unprecedented and virtually unlimited range, though it is theorized the maximum viable range with any accuracy is approximately 900 light years. This style of super-jump has several severe drawbacks, however. First, the super-jump completely and irreparably destroys both the jump drive and lithium-fusion battery, requiring a complete replacement of both, stranding the vessel if no replacement parts or facilities exist in the destination system. Second, the chances of misjump are increased significantly. Finally, the emergence signature is massive and unmistakable, alerting anyone in the system that a massive JumpShip or WarShip has arrived. [1] [2]

Interconnectedness Unlimited Super-Jump Drive[edit]

Allegedly developed by the mysterious Interconnectedness Unlimited in the early twenty-ninth century, IU's variant of the super-jump technology supposedly utilized the same method as the Word of Blake's, but introduced significant safety measures that created a large chance that both the jump drive and lithium-fusion battery would survive the super-jump. The result was both a significant increase in cost and weight, as well as a limited maximum jump range to around 120 light-years, still several times that of a normal jump drive. Rumors insist that Interconnectedness Unlimited managed to create at least one functional prototype utilizing the system, the Lucretia, but the company released neither the designs and methods for its supposed super-jump drive, nor has it released a ship incorporating the super-jump drive for sale. [1] [3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, p. 126, "New Aerospace Equipment: Super-Jump Drives",
  2. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, pp. 108-109, "Rules Annex - Unconventional Weapons - Word of Blake K-F "Super-Jump" System"
  3. ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, p. 86, "Interconnectedness Unlimited - Gamemaster's Section - Facts: Behind the Stage"

Bibliography[edit]

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