Ion-Field Flyer

Ion-Field Flyers are an alternative to conventional spaceplanes.

Development
Ion-field technology was developed on Kulu by the Kulu Corporation in utmost secrecy before being revealed to the Confederation.

Mechanics of Ion-Field Flight
Ion-field flyers generate a magnetic field around themselves and 'surfs' along the planet's magnetic field.

The major advantage of ion-field technology is that the flyer can be manoeuvered in any direction. It's sole disadvantage is that in a military situation it cannot be hidden from sensors.