Swift Space

Swift Space is an alternative universe used to traverse the "real" universe within the Milk Way. Swift space works similarly to NetherSpace by using quantum-like speeds. However, the jumps are much more rapid, thus creating many imprecisions when it comes to travelling.

Speeds
Swift Space speeds are based on the amount of time required to cross 50 000 light years within the Milky Way (approximately half the galaxy). Not all speeds are attainable by all crafts
 * SuperFast - 1 year
 * Fast - 3 years
 * Normal II - 8 years
 * Normal I - 12 years
 * Slow - 24 years
 * SuperSlow - 50 years
 * Precision - n/a

Speeds translated
Here are a few other ways to visualize the speeds

SuperFast
Here are a few time, speed, and distance measurements.
 * galaxy diameter => 2 years
 * about 4000 light years/month
 * 150 light years/day
 * 6 light years/hour ie. app. 6 light years/hour speed
 * 6 months from Earth to Galactic Center
 * about 40 minutes to travel from the Sun to Alpha Centauri

Fast
A few measurements using the Fast speed lane
 * 6 years to travel across the galaxy
 * 17 000 lights years/year
 * 1400 lights year/month
 * 50 lights years/day
 * 1.9 light years/hour
 * 4 hours, 30 minutes from the Sun to Sirius

Navigation
Due to the nature of Swift Space, it is impossible to "turn" while in any of the speeds except for "Precision". Thus, many pilots use a technique of slowing down several speeds to turn around a gravitational body which warps the Swift Space speed lanes.

Speed Lanes
Speeds Lanes are pre-calculated routes through Swift Space that require a certain speed (ie. SuperFast, Fast etc.). However, travelers are not required to stick to Speed Lanes, and many do not. Some Speed Lanes have precalculated "turns" and forks that allow travelers to safely turn around, or move toward a different planet/system.