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Line 7: In February [[2108]] [[Raymond Bache]] became the first human to travel faster than light between [[Terra|Sol's]] [[jump point]]s. Some mild concern was expressed when Bache reported experiencing dizziness and nausea immediately following the jump, but continued human testing concluded that such ill effects (symptoms including headaches, mild disorientation, vertigo, nausea and diarrhea<ref name=JCIP2p54>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 54 "Mysteries of the Void"</ref>) are not possible to avoid completely<ref>It was actually said they were impossible to mitigate but medication to mitigate the the effects – namely, Draxaline – exists and is in widespread use by 3028.</ref> and were deemed acceptable in comparison to the massive benefits of FTL travel.<ref name=DS10>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 10 "To Reach Tau Ceti"</ref> In February [[2108]] [[Raymond Bache]] became the first human to travel faster than light between [[Terra|Sol's]] [[jump point]]s. Some mild concern was expressed when Bache reported experiencing dizziness and nausea immediately following the jump, but continued human testing concluded that such ill effects (symptoms including headaches, mild disorientation, vertigo, nausea and diarrhea<ref name=JCIP2p54>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 54 "Mysteries of the Void"</ref>) are not possible to avoid completely<ref>It was actually said they were impossible to mitigate but medication to mitigate the the effects – namely, Draxaline – exists and is in widespread use by 3028.</ref> and were deemed acceptable in comparison to the massive benefits of FTL travel.<ref name=DS10>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 10 "To Reach Tau Ceti"</ref> − While this is true for the majority, there are however a number of people, reportedly averaging to between 9 and 15 percent of the general population,<ref name=Hp143>''The Hunters'', p. 143</ref> who suffer a much more severe reaction to hyperspace jumps which is termed Transit Disorientation Syndrome. Where normal people recover from a jump within minutes, for TDS sufferers this period may often last for several hours and they will be much more nauseated, irritable and disoriented throughout. Additionally, if a TDS sufferer must endure a second jump while still recovering from the first, whether by [[Command Circuit]] or aboard a vessel equipped with a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], the nausea and disorientation can endure for days.<ref name=AToW-127>''A Time of War'', p. 127 "Traits - Transit Disorientation Syndrome"</ref> Cases of heart arrhythmia and psychosis were documented, but are extremely rare.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> <ref name=ECp39>''Explorer Corps'', p. 39 "Life in Space - Hyperspace Procedures and Principles - Adverse Health Affects of Hyperspace Jumps"</ref> Studies reportedly show that 83% of all TDS cases with severe symptoms are in fact psychosomatic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> + While this is true for the majority, there is however a number of people, reportedly averaging to between 9 and 15% of the general population,<ref name=Hp143>''The Hunters'', p. 143</ref> who suffer much more severe reactions to hyperspace jumps which is termed as Transit Disorientation Syndrome. Where normal people recover from a jump within minutes, for TDS sufferers this period may often last for several hours and they will be much more nauseated, irritable and disoriented throughout. Additionally, if a TDS suffer must endure a second jump while still recovering from the first, whether by [[Command Circuit]] or aboard a vessel equipped with [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], the duration of nausea and disorientation can last for days.<ref name=AToW-127>''A Time of War'', p. 127 "Traits - Transit Disorientation Syndrome"</ref> Cases of heart arrhythmia and psychosis were documented, but are extremely rare.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> <ref name=ECp39>''Explorer Corps'', p. 39 "Life in Space - Hyperspace Procedures and Principles - Adverse Health Affects of Hyperspace Jumps"</ref> Studies reportedly show that 83% of all TDS cases with severe symptoms are in fact psychosomatic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> A proactive treatment for TDS involves sedation of such strength that it incapacitates sufferers just as badly. In most cases treatment is reactive, with medical practitioners prescribing rest, hydration and a mild analgesic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> A proactive treatment for TDS involves sedation of such strength that it incapacitates sufferers just as badly. In most cases treatment is reactive, with medical practitioners prescribing rest, hydration and a mild analgesic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/>
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In February [[2108]] [[Raymond Bache]] became the first human to travel faster than light between [[Terra|Sol's]] [[jump point]]s. Some mild concern was expressed when Bache reported experiencing dizziness and nausea immediately following the jump, but continued human testing concluded that such ill effects (symptoms including headaches, mild disorientation, vertigo, nausea and diarrhea<ref name=JCIP2p54>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 54 "Mysteries of the Void"</ref>) are not possible to avoid completely<ref>It was actually said they were impossible to mitigate but medication to mitigate the the effects – namely, Draxaline – exists and is in widespread use by 3028.</ref> and were deemed acceptable in comparison to the massive benefits of FTL travel.<ref name=DS10>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 10 "To Reach Tau Ceti"</ref> | In February [[2108]] [[Raymond Bache]] became the first human to travel faster than light between [[Terra|Sol's]] [[jump point]]s. Some mild concern was expressed when Bache reported experiencing dizziness and nausea immediately following the jump, but continued human testing concluded that such ill effects (symptoms including headaches, mild disorientation, vertigo, nausea and diarrhea<ref name=JCIP2p54>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 54 "Mysteries of the Void"</ref>) are not possible to avoid completely<ref>It was actually said they were impossible to mitigate but medication to mitigate the the effects – namely, Draxaline – exists and is in widespread use by 3028.</ref> and were deemed acceptable in comparison to the massive benefits of FTL travel.<ref name=DS10>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 10 "To Reach Tau Ceti"</ref> | ||
| − | While this is true for the majority, there | + | While this is true for the majority, there is however a number of people, reportedly averaging to between 9 and 15% of the general population,<ref name=Hp143>''The Hunters'', p. 143</ref> who suffer much more severe reactions to hyperspace jumps which is termed as Transit Disorientation Syndrome. Where normal people recover from a jump within minutes, for TDS sufferers this period may often last for several hours and they will be much more nauseated, irritable and disoriented throughout. Additionally, if a TDS suffer must endure a second jump while still recovering from the first, whether by [[Command Circuit]] or aboard a vessel equipped with [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], the duration of nausea and disorientation can last for days.<ref name=AToW-127>''A Time of War'', p. 127 "Traits - Transit Disorientation Syndrome"</ref> Cases of heart arrhythmia and psychosis were documented, but are extremely rare.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> <ref name=ECp39>''Explorer Corps'', p. 39 "Life in Space - Hyperspace Procedures and Principles - Adverse Health Affects of Hyperspace Jumps"</ref> Studies reportedly show that 83% of all TDS cases with severe symptoms are in fact psychosomatic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> |
A proactive treatment for TDS involves sedation of such strength that it incapacitates sufferers just as badly. In most cases treatment is reactive, with medical practitioners prescribing rest, hydration and a mild analgesic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> | A proactive treatment for TDS involves sedation of such strength that it incapacitates sufferers just as badly. In most cases treatment is reactive, with medical practitioners prescribing rest, hydration and a mild analgesic.<ref name=JCIP2p54/> | ||