Starship

A starship, often referred to as simply a ship, was a manned vehicle used for traveling in realspace or quantum space. Upon the invention of the quantum drive, ships that were equipped with quantum engines could travel faster than light by entering quantum space, 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 chemical, plasma, fission, or fusion reactors, which consumed a variety of fuels based on local resources. Many large ships opted for fusion systems that contained plasma 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. Most 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 included the starfighter, shuttle, transport, freighter, yacht, bomber, scout ship, gunship, warship, and space station.