Starship

A starship, often referred to as simply a ship, is a manned vehicle used for traveling in space. Dating back thousands of years, the earliest starships transported spacers to new worlds through cryogenic freezing processes. Upon the invention of the hyper-drive, those that were equipped could travel faster than light by entering hyperspace, drastically reducing the journey times between two solar systems.

Due to the complex nature of ships, a variety of power sources were required to maintain and operate essential functions on board. The most common power sources were Solar Batteries and fusion reactors, which consumed a variety of fuels based on local resources, and dated back to the Atlantean Empire's earliest days. Many large ships opted for fusion systems that contained hypermatter-annihilation cores, which could generate vast amounts of power. Despite all the benefits, most power systems required fuel hazardous to organic beings, often circulating in ship systems as corrosive liquids or combustible and poisonous gases. At least some starships possessed safety protocols built into the computer system that prevented the pilot from taking dangerous and reckless actions, though these could be disabled.

Types of starships includes Shuttles, Transports, Freighters, Yachts, Starfighters, Bombers, Scout ships, Gunships, Assault ships, Cruisers, Carriers, Frigates, Destroyers, Battleships, Colony Ships, Capital Ships and Space stations.