A constantly burning gaseous ball of hydrogen, helium and other base elements. A star provides light necessary for Solar Generators, and it is also a significant space hazard for FTL flights.

Notes:

• Many pilots have reputedly lost their lives in an attempt to search for the mythical element Soldanium. It is commonly believed that it is possible to extract this element, if only a vessel were able to get close enough to the star's surface.

A large rock that floats around space. They are very hazardous to ships in FTL, and even ships running at sub-light speeds have to be wary when navigating around these obstacles.

Notes:

• Asteroids provide a very high yield of Resources when mined.

Some sentient species occasionally decide to make an asteroid their home, hollowing it out and living within. These colonies are rare, and are typically constructed by Pirates or Free Traders.

Notes:

• Asteroid Colonies often function as Shipyards for the Independent or Pirate factions.

Nebulae are large expanses of free-floating gas loosely held together by gravity and most notable for their brilliant colors and shapes. They also provide a natural ECM effect, helping conceal you from hostile ships. Also a natural home to the 'Gaifen' space monster.

Notes:

• Nebulae often provide a natural ECM effect, making it difficult to detect hazards and hostile ships.
• Also a favoured home to the 'Gaifen'.

Jumpgates are stabilized wormholes that will instantaneously transport ships from one point in the universe to another. Often used to travel distances that ordinary Tachyon/Antimatter drives are unable to handle. There are three distinct designs, one constructed by the ICC, one constructed by the UGTO, and one constructed by the K'luth.

Notes:

• Players can only spawn directly from Home Gates and Cluster Gates. Normal system gates simply function as a rapid transport network.

Wormholes exist in two forms, one are naturally occurring in the galaxy, and is considered by many to be a natural Jumpgate. The second form is artificially created by wormholes generators. These are typically used to circumvent the jumpgate network, and to assist in large scale fleet movements by bypassing common navigation hazards.

Notes:

• When creating a wormhole, the exit point will be at a random location within 1000gu of the selected target.
• Attempting to open the exit point of a wormhole in an interdiction field will often result in failure.