MODULE:KNOWLEDGE-BASE■DATABASE:EXPLORATION-SURVEYING■CLASS:UNRESTRICTED
ROUTE: BOOSTED
Neutron Highway
FSD Supercharging, Risks & Routing
Survey Profile
Signal Summary
The Neutron Highway is a travel technique built around FSD supercharging. By passing through a neutron star jet cone, a ship can gain a temporary jump-range boost.
It is powerful, but it is not casual autopilot travel. Jet cones can damage modules, white dwarfs are more dangerous, and every boosted route still depends on fuel, repair planning, and commander control.
NeutronRoutingFSD Boost
Key Concepts
Supercharge - A temporary FSD boost gained by flying through an appropriate stellar jet cone.
Route chain - Long journeys can hop between neutron stars to reduce total travel time.
Module wear - Boosting damages the FSD over time, so AFMU support is valuable on long routes.
Danger zone - Poor approach, exclusion zones, and white dwarf jets can turn a shortcut into a rebuy.
Field Notes
Neutron routing is best treated as a deliberate travel mode, not something to learn while carrying irreplaceable data.
Always check fuel-star availability when chaining boosted jumps through sparse regions.
ED:CS route tools can eventually surface boost-aware paths, warnings, and repair planning cues.
Reference
| Signal | Value | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Boost source | Neutron jet | Used for FSD supercharging. |
| Support module | AFMU | Repairs FSD damage during long boosted travel. |
| Primary risk | Control loss | Jet cone mistakes can be fatal. |
