Hyperspace Navigation
The Faster-Than-Light (FTL) technology used by Star Control and the aliens of the region is called Hyperspace. In Hyperspace, the captain can travel to other star systems or intercept other ships also traveling through hyperspace. The only known permanent structures within hyperspace are the mysterious Precursor Starbases. Players can upgrade their Hyperspace Drive to allow for more rapid movement throughout the galaxy, and are able to use autopilot for automated travel or jump between the Hypergate network found within the Precursor Starbases.