| Reality Skimming | a.k.a. rel-skimming. Faster than light drive in Okal Rel Universe. No fuel required, ships draw on the energy that binds the ten dimensions of the universe, only four of which are normally experienced. Energy required to "splice-in" is stored and re-charged during flight. |
| Trans-dimensional Phase Strobing | a.k.a. TDPS. What the Reetions call rel-skimming in space science classe. Reetion pilots tend to use the Gelack term. |
| In-Phase | Part of "stitch" during which ship is in normal space |
| Out-Phase | Part of "stitch" during which ship is exposed to non-temporal dimensions |
| Manifestation | Instant of intrusion back into physical universe (normal space), Intrusion field attempts to sweep vicinity to reduce shimmer wear on pilot and ship. |
| Stitch | One "strobe" cycle, from manifestation to manifestation. Typically, ships strobe many times a second. |