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| - Hyperspace routes—also called hyperspace lanes, hyperlanes, trade routes, and runs—were an established path through hyperspace, which linked major worlds in the galaxy, just as roads linked major cities on populated planets. Those routes were regarded as safe, allowing starships to travel without colliding with a body in space. Chains of important star systems formed runs, which were vital navigational routes for trade and transit, and such routes could cross multiple sectors.
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| - Hyperspace routes—also called hyperspace lanes, hyperlanes, trade routes, and runs—were an established path through hyperspace, which linked major worlds in the galaxy, just as roads linked major cities on populated planets. Those routes were regarded as safe, allowing starships to travel without colliding with a body in space. Chains of important star systems formed runs, which were vital navigational routes for trade and transit, and such routes could cross multiple sectors. Star systems could have several or a single hyperlane entrance/exit point, meaning that such points could be guarded and fortified, thus ports of access monitored and controlled. Hyperwave beacons helped guide starships to star systems, refueling stations, and ports, and several beacons could act as guides through dangerous and less traveled parts of the galaxy. The destruction of such beacons could hinder travel to the system.
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