However this doesn't apply to 'splined' quantum jumps, which curve around the nearby system body. Calibration can also sometimes be hindered by an obstruction between the ship and target destination, such as another ship or an asteroid. Certain actions can prevent another ship from spooling as a means of stopping prey from escaping, such as EMP. The player must also wait for the quantum drive to be calibrated for the selected destination before being able to activate it. Spool time varies by anticipated travel distance. Quantum travel requires spooling of the drive. There is also a cooldown time after using the drive. This can be avoided by either turning off excess power drains, such as weaponry, or by overclocking the quantum drive or coolers. Long jumps, particularly with smaller quantum drives, can result in overheating, causing the ship to fall out of quantum. This is also the reason very small ships like a Merlin don't have a Quantum Drive at all: they simply lack the room for the minimum power and cooling needed for a Quantum Drive. This is why larger ships can Quantum travel for a longer duration when compared to a smaller ship that can't dedicate nearly as much space to power generation and cooling. It takes longer for a large ship to reach the point where it must shut down to allow it too cool down. The Idris is a good example with its huge reactor room and its cooling bath.
Larger ship have an advantage since there is more space for power generators and cooling units. For instance, an S3 Drive (commonly found on capital ships) is capable of approximately twice the speed of an S1 Drive (commonly found on single seat ships). The speed of travel also varies significantly by the specific quantum drive installed, primarily based on its size. Currently, ships in quantum can travel at speeds up to 0.2c, or 20% of the speed of light, when travelling long distance.
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