Quantum drive



The quantum drive is a critical component for ships that allows travel within a star system. Currently, ships "in quantum" will travel at approximately 0.2c, or 20% of the speed of light. The actual travel speed and universe scale is still subject to change.

History
On May 3rd 2075, the first Quantum Drive Engine was completed by Dr. Scott Childress along with a team from RSI. It was capable of space travel at 1/100th of the speed of light. Overnight, the space travel industry was born and spaceflight for civilians became possible.

In 2214, RSI released its Poseidon fusion engine; pushing the new speed limit of space travel to 1/10th the speed of light, or 18,600 miles per second.