Quantum waveform generator

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In the games Homeworld, Homeworld: Cataclysm and Homeworld 2, the larger vessels are equipped with a 'Hyperspace core' or Quantum Waveform Generator.

The Quantum Waveform Generator (Or QWG), opens a 'window' to a 'tunnel' through which a space ship can bypass relativity's speed of light limit, however, since this was a salvaged technology from the Khar-Toba they have limited control over the device: They can only stop tunneling through space by cutting power to the QWG in a very rough way.

The QWG also suffers from gravity, if a strong gravity field is present the QWG is not capable of generating a tunnel (Likewise if they are already in a tunnel, and attempt to go through a strong gravity field, the tunnel will collapse and cause damage to whatever vessel is in the tunnel at that time).

In Homeworld 2 the Vaygr (The enemy of the Hiigaran's) also have a unit known as a 'Hyperspace gate', creating a stable and continuous 'tunnel' between the two gates (Of which some have termed 'Hyperways'). However the 'Hyperway' between these two gates are also subject to gravity fields, if a 'hyperway' is established with a gravity field in between the two gates all units traversing the 'Hyperway' will be forced to terminate their journey at the edge of the gravity field (and will take damage accordingly).