Mixed-edge routing
A BFS over the union of jump-drive and stargate edges builds the shortest path, mixing capital jumps with gate hops where it helps.
Tool guide · Capsuleers.app
Capital Jump Planner
Mixed jump-drive + stargate capital routes
Plan a capital route mixing jump drive and stargates, with intermediate waypoints and total jump-count computation. The algorithm is a Dijkstra/BFS variant over the union of the stargate graph (from the SDE) and the jump-drive graph (computed dynamically).
Preview
Schematic mockup — the real tool is interactive
How it works
1
Origin + destination
Set where you start and where you end
2
Add waypoints
Optional mid systems force the path through them
3
Set hull + JDC
Hull class and JDC fix the max range
4
Compute path
Get the leg sequence and total jump count
Features in detail
Waypoint legs
Each waypoint is computed as its own segment then stitched together, with the full chain reported as a single total jump count.
Per-leg swaps
Any hop can be re-routed: open Alternatives for nearby jump targets, or scan local stargates to convert a leg into a gate jump.
Gate vs jump tags
Every step is labelled stargate or jump-drive with its LY delta from the previous system, so fatigue planning stays explicit.
Step intel
The route sequence flags security, NPC stations and daily/recent kills per system, surfacing hot grids before you commit the jump.
Shareable route
Origin, destination, mid-waypoints, hull class and JDC are packed into the URL, so the link recomputes the identical path on load.
View modes
3D MAP
Rotatable pseudo-3D camera
- Drag to orbit, scroll to zoom
- Jump legs orange, stargate legs green
- Auto-fits the camera to the route
2D MAP
Top-down d3 pan/zoom
- Coordinate-faithful node layout
- Live-map-style pan and wheel zoom
- Full path highlighted over the field
Key benefits
1
Hybrid algorithm
Combines stargate and jump-drive graphs: finds the fastest route using both.
2
Per-segment label
Every segment is labelled as gate jump or jump drive, with system, region, light-year distance and security status.
3
Multiple waypoints
Add intermediate waypoints and the planner optimises the route through each in the given order.
4
Every capital
JF, Industrial, Dread, Carrier, FAX, Super, Titan, Black Ops.
Frequently asked questions
What does the planner optimise?
Total jump count, taking into account the maximum range of the chosen ship class.
Can I force a path?
Yes, by adding intermediate waypoints: the planner passes through each in the given order.
Does it factor security?
Stargate-traversed systems show security status; for capital jumps the planner auto-filters non-jumpable systems.