Jump Gate

Jump Gates are structures found in every system of the Dodge Sector that allow ships to travel to other systems via connecting jump links, provided that the ship has a Jump Drive installed. Every system has one Jump Gate at minimum. Jump Drive fuel is automatically refilled for free at any space station or Caballeros Inc. fuel distribution outpost, and ship fuel levels are monitored by the Fuel gauge [F] on the dashboard or HUD.

Unstable Jump Links
While most Jump Gates are connected by stable jump links (marked white on the sector map), some jump links are unstable (marked red on the sector map). Ships can still travel through unstable jump links, but they will incur damage to random systems. Ship-board Components, including the Jump Drive, may even be completely destroyed based on the hidden statistic "Fragility", which tracks how often a Component has been repaired and increases the odds of losing that Component via unstable jump links. Destroyed Components cannot be repaired, and must be replaced by purchasing a new one. Losing the Jump Drive can be mitigated by purchasing its more expensive variant, the Shielded Jump Drive, which is impervious to damage from using unstable jump links.

In short, using Jump Gates with unstable jump links may provide a shortcut when traveling across the Dodge Sector, but this incurs repair costs and the risk of losing Components.

Unstable jump links include:
 * Eureka / Mississippi
 * Colorado / Nimpoo
 * Colorado / Juarez
 * Merlin / Discouragement
 * Medicine Hat / 1167-C
 * Dutch / Montana
 * Vacaville / Littlehope