Escape Velocity Nova
In Escape Velocity Nova, early extrasolar colonization was achieved using the Hypergate system invented by Omata Kane. They created artificial wormholes that would transport a ship to another system, where a new Hypergate could be constructed. Several centuries later, the Colonial Council grew corrupt. In rebellion, terrorists destroyed selective portions of the Hypergate System, plunging the Galaxy into a Dark Age that would last until the Hyperspace drive was created. This technology allowed ships to travel between stars independently.
Unknown to the general public, some of the Hypergate system is still functional in "modern" times. This is a closely guarded secret of the company Sigma Shipyards.
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