The rules of stellar travel were strict, whether it was in the past, present, or future. The rules might change, but their strictness wouldn't. After all, every decision during stellar travel could ultimately determine the life or death of the entire crew.
After Empyrean Oceanheart finished explaining what to watch out for and how to handle certain situations, she finally started up the Azure Wanderer.
The planetary-sized starship lit up as heavy water churned within, activating the hydro-fueled engines. At the same time, a thin, translucent membrane cloaked the ship, obscuring its visibility.
Inside the bridge, Vaan observed as Empyrean Oceanheart assumed sole control of the starship with her thoughts.
She did not need hundreds or thousands of crew members to help her manage the starship. The Azure Wanderer was capability of self-maintenance and required little input to navigate the sea of stars.
