Gravitational Quantum Resonator (SEIV)
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The Gravitational Quantum Resonator is a stellar manipulation component used to open a new warp point in Space Empires IV. It is more commonly referred to as a "warp-opener".
To use one of these in unmodded se4, you will need to:
- Research Stellar Manipulation to Level III
- Design a ship with a the gravitational quantum resonator on it. (The component takes up 100 KT.)
- Build the ship. Note that this will be expensive, take a long time, and cost you a lot in maintenance.
- Move your ship to the sector where you want your warp point to appear.
- Ensure your ship has at least one movement point and 500 supplies available.
- Click the "stellar manipulation" icon (or press 'b').
- Issue the "Open warp point" order.
Note that you cannot open a warp point if
- There are already 10 or more warp points in the system, and/or
- One or both of the systems contains a system gravitational shield facility. (Only in version 1.45 or later)
A more detailed analysis of warp-point placement in se4 can be found in the Warp point article.
Due to the high maintenance cost of stellar manipulation components, it is usually advisable to mothball any warp-openers that are going to be out of use for more than four or five turns. If it becomes necessary to start mothballing ships for economic reasons, warp-openers are usually among the first to go.
