Zipper-class Frigate

Since travel through Zipp Space leaves behind turbulent vortexes that make subsequent travel hazardous, Experifact developed a ship whose sole purpose is to reduce and consolidate these Zipp Lines to keep it safe to travel through areas of Zipp Space with high traffic.

The technology behind Zipp Drives and the Zipper Ships is a closely-guarded secret of Experifact. And although Zippers do not normally carry any armament, there have been no successful attempts to hijack one. Since they are apparently immune to the destructive forces of Zipp Lines, no other ship is able to approach them. Another reason why Zipper ships are left alone is that without their maintanence, most high-traffic systems are no longer accessible without extremely dangerous Zipp travel.

Zippers have a large ring frame with jutting pylons of unknown purpose. They also have four engine pods of a proprietary design, whose fuel source is also unknown. Mounted above the engine clusters are two separate command structures, likely housing the crew, facilities, and bridge. It is unknown if the ring itself has corridors allowing crew to perform maintenance, or travel between command structures.