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Jump range is a ship statistic that determines which stars are close enough for the ship to get to through hyper space. If a star is 19ly (light year) away from the ship, and the ship's jump range is lower than 19ly, the ship will not be able to directly jump there. | Jump range is a ship statistic that determines which stars are close enough for the ship to get to through hyper space. If a star is 19ly (light year) away from the ship, and the ship's jump range is lower than 19ly, the ship will not be able to directly jump there. | ||
The jump range is determined by two factors: the mass of the ship and the FSD | The jump range is determined by two factors: the mass of the ship and the [[Frame Shift Drive]] (FSD). This means the jump range can be increased by installing a better FSD, using lightweight modules, and carrying as little cargo as possible. | ||
Unladen - shows the jump range '''with no cargo''' on board. | Unladen - shows the jump range '''with no cargo''' on board. | ||