Engineering

Engineering systems are responsible for the core operations of the ship, including power generation, propulsion and life support. Engineers are expected to keep the power on and systems operational even as the ship takes combat damage or grapples with unexpected phenomena.

The FTL (Faster Than Light) Drive is a piece of recovered extra-terrestrial technology that emits intensive gravimetric fields capable of manipulating space-time. The effect is to propel the vessel at relativistic velocities far in excess of the speed of light (C), even though the vessel's actual velocity does not exceed impulse speeds (up to 0.2C).

The vessel's main propulsion is provided by Magnetoplasma Impulse Engines (MIE's), which utilise terrestrially-developed magnetoplasma technology combined with an alien-derived magneto-impulse acceleration system.

The vessel is propelled through space by different engine systems for travel between and within star systems.

The vessel’s Power Distribution Network (PDN) is a highly redundant, layered distribution system for delivering power from generation and auxiliary power sources to vessel systems.