Simulations have provided estimates of the distance to decelerate to all stop from various speeds  and at various thrust levels. The results provide a guide for quartermasters.

At impulse speeds Endeavour brakes by redirecting drive plasma forward to counteract the vessel’s momentum. The redirection reduces the efficiency of engine output in terms of applied thrust, meaning it takes longer to slow down than to speed up – about 25% longer.

When coupled with the effects of relativistic drag, increases in vessel speed have a substantial impact on how much thrust and/or distance is needed to stop.

Table: Distance in GU to All Stop