Hyperspace

Hyperspace is the name of the hyperdimensional space orthogonal to our own 3-space that is used for FTL interstellar travel. Travelling through hyperspace is accomplished with hyperlanes that have been built along the machinescapes. Slipping into hyperspace is done by localised linkers that transfigure the space surounding the ship allowing it to uplink into the targeted hyperlane. Downlinking is achieved when the ship is within proximity of a linker which can then pull the ship back into 3-space at its desired location along the hyperlane.