Relative motion of star systems in IMTU, what is means for the Express Boat Service Branch, and the legend (?) of Old Stinky and Mabel

[kilemall]

Re the no vee thing, I worked out an IMTU reason- the gravitic sensors have to have immediate local space mapped out eyes on during the generate phase. Since that is sensor short range re doggo for nav sensors or full range for primary sensors, the ship has to move only within that space doing generate than jump. On a practical basis without my complex rules, civilian ships have to be going vee of 15 or less and military 40.

 

[Grav_Moped]

I like the "Gravity-dimming" bit, bur given decades of play without it really having come up, I'll settle for "artificial gravity/inertial compensation isn't actually gravity for the purposes of Jump. Or since the artificial gravity effects are contained within the hull, it just doesn't distort spacetime outside the grid/bubble so it doesn't affect Jump.

 

[mike wightman]

I wonder if all passengers and crew are routinely strapped in for jump transition...

what happens in the unlikely event of shenanigans taking place and the ship crew deciding to jump without the strapping own order...

 

[whulorigan]

I wonder if all passengers and crew are routinely strapped in for jump transition...

what happens in the unlikely event of shenanigans taking place and the ship crew deciding to jump without the strapping own order...

Hopefully soup isn't being served in the galley or drinks in the lounge . . .

But then again kids might have fun - 57th Century space analog to a crazy-straw . . .

 

[DentArthurDent]

IMTU, we trust that Astrogators can account for relative velocities when they are capable of the amazing topographical feat of rendering our galaxy on a two-dimensional screen.

 

[Condottiere]

If you aren't moving towards it, how do you entre the rift in space and time?

 

[Badenov]

IMTU, we trust that Astrogators can account for relative velocities when they are capable of the amazing topographical feat of rendering our galaxy on a two-dimensional screen.

This is why you pay an Astrogator. If it were easy, anyone could do it.

 

[DentArthurDent]

IMTU, a ship has to stop accelerating (or decelerating) before Jumping. Since nearly all jumps are made within known space, Plotting a Standard Jump is Easy (+4) (modified by the jump distance). If the captain decides to jump while accelerating, the jump is more difficult (DM-1 per G).

Also, the owner’s manual suggests not making drastic or sudden changes to the artificial gravity, and avoiding power surges to the jump engines (so, no maintenance on the jump drives during jump). What happens if the crew decide to ignore this suggestion? It depends on what the GM is willing to create on the spot.