Because I don’t want to implemented [sic] a generalized GPS algorithm.
When you are travelling between constellations, the algorithm:
- First takes you to star system within the current constellation which is closest to your destination (“target”).
- Then, it selects the next constellation to jump to. All constellations are considered. Suitability depends on:
(a) how far off-course constellation center takes us (in-line centers are preferred over out-of-the-way ones)
(b) how far the constellation is (closer constellations are preferred over more distant ones)
(c) whether that constellation allows to be used as an intermediate stop
- Having selected a constellation, it then travels to whichever system in that constellation is nearest.