Linear Boost

The Linear Boost briefly increases the top speed of a ship. This model is the cheapest of the available boosters in Galaxy on Fire 2.

In-Game Description
''Briefly increase your ship's top speed. The Linear Boost is the cheapest booster on the market, but also the least reliable.''

Function
Boosters are activated by pressing an upwards-turned fast-forward button at the bottom of the HUD. After the boost has been used, a certain amount of time must pass before it can be used again, indicated by the button fading noticeably.

The performance of a booster depends on three factors: How much it increases a ship's speed, how long it lasts, and how long it must rest before it its used again. Its affordability gives curious pilots a good taste of how boosters can benefit them in their travels.

Keith normally flies his ships around 450 km/h, unless he is travelling between planets or star systems. With the Linear Boost installed, he can increase its top speed to 720 km/h for three seconds, but must then rest for eight before using it again.

In the heat of combat, even this affordable of a boost can allow a pilot to escape close-range fire, perhaps even allowing him or her to recover and retaliate. And while travelling across the emptiness of space--or if foolish enough to approach a firefight--using this booster can help you reach your intended destination just a little faster.