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In supercruise, speeds are typically measured in multiples of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light speed of light], represented as '''C''' or in megameters, represented as '''Mm '''(1C = 300Mm/s). A ship that is traveling at 1c is therefore traveling at the speed of light. Speeds in supercruise are highly dependent on distances from large bodies of mass, and achieving high is only possible at great distances from massive objects. | In supercruise, speeds are typically measured in multiples of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light speed of light], represented as '''C''' or in megameters, represented as '''Mm '''(1C = 300Mm/s). A ship that is traveling at 1c is therefore traveling at the speed of light. Speeds in supercruise are highly dependent on distances from large bodies of mass, and achieving high is only possible at great distances from massive objects. | ||
It should be noted that in [[Elite | It should be noted that in [[Elite Dangerous]], FTL travel is not subject to relativity; a ship's frame of time is always the same as to the surrounding universe. | ||
==Entering Supercruise== | ==Entering Supercruise== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Elite Dangerous Tutorial Fast Supercruise Travel|right|thumb]] | ||
# Select target that is in-system through the Navigation Panel | # Select target that is in-system through the Navigation Panel | ||
# Use the Supercruise button (default is <code>J</code>) - Supercruise will be engaged | # Use the Supercruise button (default is <code>J</code>) - Supercruise will be engaged | ||
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==Other info== | ==Other info== | ||
* Maximum Supercruise speed (when not affected by stellar bodies) is 2,001c and takes 57 min to reach.[[File: | * Maximum Supercruise speed (when not affected by stellar bodies) is 2,001c and takes 57 min to reach.[[File:From HR 7729 to HIP 99940.jpg|thumb|Supercruised to another system.]] | ||
** It would take 4h 22m 51s to travel 1 light year at maximum Supercruise speed. | ** It would take 4h 22m 51s to travel 1 light year at maximum Supercruise speed. | ||
* Using Supercruise to attempt to travel between systems will just result in you traveling a very long distance, as you '''Will Not''' actually switch which system you are in, as you currently '''Can Not '''change systems using Supercruise. | * Using Supercruise to attempt to travel between systems will just result in you traveling a very long distance, as you '''Will Not''' actually switch which system you are in, as you currently '''Can Not '''change systems using Supercruise. | ||