Hypertraversal Manipulation CLASSIC

(This is the classic version of the mod that uses megastructures. A new ship-based version that does all this and also lets you mess with hyperlanes in general is available as Hypertraversal Manipulation 2) INTRODUCTION Hypertraversal Manipulation is a mod that adds some tools for empires to create new systems connected to their space. Whether you're playing a pacifist who can't really go out and conquer to expand, an isolationist who'd rather not bump into those icky xenos, or you're just plain too lazy to go out there and fight for territory, this mod may be just the thing for your next playthrough! Hypertraversal Manipulation is built to be lightweight and mod-agnostic. It adds only 4 (Physics) technologies and 2 megastructures in total to unlock its full capability. HOW IT WORKS You build one of two megastructures in one of your systems. Once the structure is complete, you fire off the device. At the end of the (relatively short) countdown, you then select which kind of star you want to connect to (limited by your technology and an additional cost for the more advanced stars). Presto! The structure is consumed and you have a brand new system ready to explore, connected to the system you built the structure in. The difference between the megastructures comes in how you end up connecting your newly found system. At first you will only have access to the Dowser, which will connect the new system to your source system and up to two other neighboring systems. With time and technology you'll eventually unlock the Bore, which connects the new system with only a single hyperlane connection to its source system. This costs a bit more, but can be worth it when space is tight and you don't want your neighbors sneaking in on the new star you just went to the trouble of attaching to the hyperlanes. THE TECHNOLOGIES There are four technologies in total required to unlock all the features of Hypertraversal Manipulation. Hypertraversal Manipulation Fundamentals gets you started