So how do battleships move

[masternerdguy]

It is logical to assume that battleships can move to different systems as needed. However, they are FAR to large to use jumpgates. So if they use jumpholes, then....

1. Why do they not just station a permanent base by one (like a battleship) and claim the jumphole?
   
2. Why do they keep paying Ageira to make jumpgates even if they know that jumpholes are safe and effective?
   

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[Mounteblanc]

They don't know that jump holes are safe and effective.

Ergo, they pay Ageira.

[Birdtalon]

However, they are FAR to large to use jumpgates. So if they use jumpholes, then....

Why do you assume this?

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[Captain]

inRP Jumpholes are unreliable, becuase they are random, you'll never know if you exit it in one piece and/or at the system you want.

oorply: blame Z.E.L.O.T or the game mechanics

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[masternerdguy]

Why do you assume this?

because looking at BS Missouri makes me think of fititng a round peg in a round hole about 2/3rds as wide

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[Alex.]

1. Why do they keep paying Ageira to make jumpgates even if they know that jumpholes are safe and effective?
   

Because the other houses will realise this and Ageira wont be able to make money by building them anymore I think. Wouldn't that make part of Liberty's economy go poof?

because looking at BS Missouri makes me think of fititng a round peg in a round hole about 2/3rds as wide

Yes, it is difficult - but it's still doable.

[masternerdguy]

Because the other houses will realise this and Ageira wont be able to make money by building them anymore I think. Wouldn't that make part of Liberty's economy go poof?

it happens
besides they still have DSE (useful) and Interspace (useful)

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[Mounteblanc]

inRP Jumpholes are unreliable, becuase they are random, you'll never know if you exit it in one piece and/or at the system you want.

oorply: blame Z.E.L.O.T or the game mechanics

Actually, jump holes are completely stable. Ageira simply lies about them.

[masternerdguy]

Yes, it is difficult - but it's still doable.

ok....
visual aid...

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[Fro]

because looking at BS Missouri makes me think of fititng a round peg in a round hole about 2/3rds as wide

Haven't we all stuck a round peg in a hole about 2/3rds as wide?