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= Space Convergence = Definition: Space Convergence (phonetically: spés kənvə́rdʒəns) is the term used to describe the duplication of planets to far-flung galaxies. When Space Convergence technology is applied to an existing planet, a cloned, or “shadow” planet is created in a distant target galaxy.

For a short time, usually days or weeks, two versions of the planet exist, one in either location. The Convergence Link created between the original and the shadow planet allows for the transference of people and materials. [See Limitations and Uses of Space Convergence for further detail.]

Origins
The origins of Space Convergence can be traced back via a family tree that begins with humanity’s original warp drive technology. Highly unreliable, these drives were used to power the ships of humanity’s first spacefarers. Their tendency to malfunction and regularly strand their operators in distant galaxies often forced those early explorers to become settlers.

The modern-day Empyrean Guild was responsible for reviving the old warp drive technology, improving it and combining it with the cosment Thonium to create Planetary Warp technology, which allows planets to quickly and efficiently relocate within their own galaxy.

Space Convergence is considered by many to be the ultimate expression of this technology, building on earlier incarnations.

Method
The methods behind Space Convergence are controlled by the Empyrean Guild, and are highly guarded. It is known that the technology was developed from Planetary Warp theories, and requires considerable volumes of Thonium. No further information is publicly available regarding how Space Convergence is achieved, or how Convergence Links are established and maintained.

Limitations
No method has yet been discovered for creating permanent pockets of Space Convergence. At most, the shadow planets will last for somewhere between several days and two to three weeks, before ceasing to exist.

Uses of Space Convergence
In the early days of Space Convergence, it was thought that the technology would be used to quickly send aid to distant crises in disaster situations. Today, however, the primary use for Space Convergence technology is the launching of raiding parties. The creation of shadow planets opens up new territories, which are often raided for technology and resources. These are then returned to the original planet via Space Convergence Link, before the shadow planet ceases to exist.

Non-aggression pacts
Non-aggression pacts are standard operating procedure when using Space Convergence technology—it is common practice to establish a broad, temporary alliance with all other planets from one’s own galaxy when raiding another. Former enemies will band together against those from another sector, resuming their own hostilities only after the shadow planets have vanished.