Module
Cosmos
Alpha

Solar Sail

LINK Cost
0
HYPerlink Cost
1
ability
Your next link costs 3 less until end of turn.
BasE Power
0
SEEKER Module
SEEKER

Solar photons lead the ship, rowing through the stars, harbour: infinity.

Illustr. Alex Rommel © 2022 Universität Innsbruck

Answers to FAQs

  • Link costs cannot be reduced below 0.
  • The ability does not reduce hyperlink costs.
  • You do not need to choose the link cost on resolution: The effect also applies to modules that are not in play when the ability resolves.
  • The effect does not terminate if Solar Sail is unlinked or leaves play.

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Ancient sailing ships, powered solely by wind, inspired scientists and engineers to solve one of the hardest challenges of space missions: limited fuel. Just like wind transfers its energy to the sails of a ship, pushing it across the ocean, photons emitted by the Sun transfer their energy to a reflecting sail that navigates space. Back in 2010, the IKAROS mission set its solar sail to Venus, opening a new exciting era in space flight.

This invention lets us dream of exploring even the deepest regions of our Universe.

Illustr. Alex Rommel © 2022 Universität Innsbruck

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