Faster-Than-Light (FTL) travel was discovered in the late 21st Century, but there is no FTL communication, so star systems are still connected similarly to the 18th-century days of sail, with message-drones and ships carrying data and people between stars, often taking days, weeks, or even months...
Helton: Proper parts have been a royal pain to get. A lot of stuff is very nonstandard. Allonia: But mostly in a good way. Helton: We’re running at less than half power, even though we have six drive cores more or less functional- Quiritis: All six?...