Transgalactic Bridges

Transgalactic Bridges

After the last Y'All invasion, the Union decided to find the source and take the war to whoever was sending these warrior drones. It was assumed that they originated from another galaxy within the Local group. It was also believed the Y’All came from M31 (Andromeda ). Since no Union ship could traverse the enormous gap of 2 million light-years (The maximum distance a Ship can cover using the technology of that time in Quasi-Space was 5000 Light years before engine burn out) Dr. Ignaz Nudelhoff was the first to propose a string of Space Stations, one every 5000 light years to bridge the gap. Ships could fly to the station, replace Engines and refuel and thus make it all the way. The idea was discussed by the Science Council and put before the Assembly and approved, but instead of every 5000 Light years, a station was to be built every 2500 Light years. The Union managed to complete the largest construction project in Galactic History  in only 120 years. Between the 800 Gigamon Stations are smaller Medamon Stations as Relay stations for GalNet Services at 1250 LY distance. The concept proved so successful it has been repeated and today several such bridges exist. Connecting other trans-galactic destinations. Bridges did not become obsolete after the discovery and activation of the Ancient Gate Network. All such Trans-galactic connections are now also Space Train connections, making travel even to the most distant Union destinations an affair of days instead of years. Bridges are vibrant communities.