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The X-universe consists of 47 systems, with each system being constructed of up to 3 sectors (playable areas of space). In total there are 59 sectors linked by Super Highways (between relatively-close sectors in a system), Orbital Accelerators (between very distant sectors in a system) or Jump Gates (between systems).
You may also occasionally discover Anomalies, which provide 1-way routes to a position in another sector. For further details about teh features that connect sectors, see the Piloting and Travel page of the Manual.
Map layout
The general map layout fixed in terms of how sectors connect to each other, and in the locations of major Faction stations. Beyond that, the locations of other stations is randomised in each new game start.
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