Interstellar Customs
 Obsidian  2014/8/19 4:30
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| Travel between Galaxies is possible for civilians only via Intergalactic Highway. The rings are maintained through taxes and many inter-galactic peace treaties. Each ring uses a system of tractor beams and space warp fields to accelerate a vessel faster and faster as the vessel travels. Therefore the farther a vessel travels the faster it travels to reach it's destination. computations are also made to progressively slow the vessel as well. All ships travel through these highways do so not under their own power essentially being on autopilot, and using one's engines doesn't help the process along. During transit the rings are responsible for navigation and speed and ships often pass one another within the ring. Should a ring become disabled all sequential rings will adjust to compensate and any ship stranded will be retrieved immediately free of charge and rerouted as soon as possible. The system is incredibly efficient with only 45 fatal crashes withing the 330 years since it went into full operation and none within the last 150 years. It is important to note that due to the relatively small size of the rings, that they would not make a good transit method for an invasion this is intentional and all parties involved in their maintenance are satisfied that they are large enough to accommodate trade/shipping. The largest ring set travels to the Sathari Galaxy and takes roughly 3 days to traverse. At every port ships are rigorously inspected by customs for contraband, drugs, and other illegal smuggling. Vessels are randomly selected for boarding and refusal usually results in seizure of the vessel or destruction in the event of resistance. The "On Ramps" are much better armed than most battle cruisers having roughly ten times the firepower, and are incredibly well armored it is said that if just one were mobile it would be a major threat to nearly any fleet, Thankfully they are not. The customs officers are assigned by a special branch and have officers from ever region of space that they reach. Those officers report directly to a special committee and like the legendary sentinels have "Above the law" status in the performance of their jurisdiction (ie the station). allegations of corruption are taken seriously and any such abuse of power or corruption is dealt with severely. Very often small trade stations or outposts will be established nearby in an attempt to provide goods and services to travelers. The fees for traveling along these highways are based on vehicle size and homeworld which has led to some debate over fees. |
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| StarChild |
Posted: 2014/8/21 2:30 Updated: 2014/8/21 2:30 |
Shaper of Worlds   Joined: 2004/4/5 From: Matteson, Il Posts: 3909 |
 Re: Interstellar Customs cool.
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| pijon |
Posted: 2014/8/20 17:48 Updated: 2014/8/20 17:48 |
Moderator   Joined: 2006/7/18 From: United States Posts: 6363 |
Re: Interstellar Customs Great spaceport scene. Well done.
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! 3D Art !
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