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====== Star Rider Phase Engine ======

The Star Rider Phase Engine is the standard engine used by the [[organization:protectors_of_the_alliance|]] and the [[:raiconian_alliance|]] for Faster-Than-Light-Travel and slower-than-light travel.

==== More about Star Rider Phase Engine ====

The Star Rider Phase Engine was designed to assist the Raiken in exploring the stars when they sought to expand their influence and find new worlds. It is a dual-purpose engine, allowing STL and FTL travel. Designs for the Star Rider were originally developed around 375 RAC and have been improved since. It is now a much faster and more stable engine.

==== Stats ====

  * **Designer:** [[organization:protectors_of_the_alliance|]] (Ziras Shai vi Culir)
  * **Manufacturer:** [[organization:protectors_of_the_alliance|]] (Ziras Shai vi Unar)
  * **Fielded By:** [[:raiconian_alliance|]]
  * **Maximum Speed (FTL):** 720c
  * **Maximum Speed (STL):** 0.075c

==== Phases ====

The Star Rider Phase Engine, as its name implies, goes through phases as it is used for FTL travel.

=== Primary Charging Phase ===

The first phase is when the ship stops moving and begins charging the FTL engine with its central fusion reactor. This process takes several minutes and leaves the ship vulnerable to attack, as it is unable to maneuver. The engines start to glow brighter and brighter as the engine is charged.

=== Initial Movement and Bubble Formation Phase ===

When the engine is fully charged, the ship will create a bubble around itself and anything that is nearby. Anything within this bubble is protected from the dangers of FTL travel. The ship will start moving forward very slowly, the engines pulsing brightly. After a few seconds, the ship will appear to glow then disappear as it enters FTL.

=== Sustained Movement Phase ===

While the ship is traveling at FTL speeds, the fusion reactor will continually supply the FTL engine with power. The ship is capable of moving at FTL speeds for very long periods of time. While the ship is in FTL, weapons and other defensive measures are offline.

=== Slow-down and Reentry Phase ===

As the ship nears its destination, it begins to slow down, although this change is not noticeable to the inhabitants of the vessel. When the ship slows to an appropriate speed, the FTL engine will cease to generate its protective bubble, returning the vessel to normal space. It is advised to be either sitting or holding onto something when this change occurs, as the sudden shift is liable to throw unsecured objects to the ground. With FTL travel over, the engine will revert to its STL state, where it draws much less power from the fusion reactor.