Hyperspace in the context of Higher dimensional

In physics and mathematics, the dimension of a mathematical space (or object) is informally defined as the minimum number of coordinates needed to specify any point within it. Thus, a line has a dimension of one (1D) because only one coordinate is needed to specify a point on it – for example, the point at 5 on a number line. A surface, such as the boundary of a cylinder or sphere, has a dimension of two (2D) because two coordinates are needed to specify a point on it – for example, both a latitude and longitude are required to locate a point on the surface of a sphere. A two-dimensional Euclidean space is a two-dimensional space on the plane. The inside of a cube, a cylinder or a sphere is three-dimensional (3D) because three coordinates are needed to locate a point within these spaces.

In classical mechanics, space and time are different categories and refer to absolute space and time. That conception of the world is a four-dimensional space but not the one that was found necessary to describe electromagnetism. The four dimensions (4D) of spacetime consist of events that are not absolutely defined spatially and temporally, but rather are known relative to the motion of an observer. Minkowski space first approximates the universe without gravity; the pseudo-Riemannian manifolds of general relativity describe spacetime with matter and gravity. 10 dimensions are used to describe superstring theory (6D hyperspace + 4D), 11 dimensions can describe supergravity and M-theory (7D hyperspace + 4D), and the state-space of quantum mechanics is an infinite-dimensional function space.

Spacewar! is a space combat video game developed in 1962 by Steve Russell in collaboration with Martin Graetz, Wayne Wiitanen, Bob Saunders, Steve Piner, and others. It was written for the newly installed DEC PDP-1 minicomputer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After its initial creation, Spacewar! was expanded further by other students and employees of universities in the area, including Dan Edwards and Peter Samson. It was also spread to many of the few dozen installations of the PDP-1 computer, making Spacewar! the first known video game to be played at multiple computer installations.

The game features two spaceships, "the needle" and "the wedge", engaged in a dogfight while maneuvering in the gravity well of a star. Both ships are controlled by human players. Each ship has limited weaponry and fuel for maneuvering, and the ships remain in motion even when the player is not accelerating. Flying near the star to provide a gravity assist was a common tactic. Ships are destroyed when they collide with a torpedo, the star, or each other. At any time, the player can engage a hyperspace feature to move to a new and random location on the screen, though in some versions each use has an increasing chance of destroying the ship instead. The game was initially controlled with switches on the PDP-1, though Bob Saunders built an early gamepad to reduce the difficulty and awkwardness of controlling the game.

The universe of Star Wars is set in a fictional galaxy that serves as the primary setting for the Star Wars multimedia and film franchise. Originally established by George Lucas as a "galaxy far, far away", it comprises numerous planets, moons, star systems, and species. The galaxy is divided into four broad sub-regions: the Core Worlds, Mid Rim, Outer Rim, and Unknown Regions. Notable planets include Coruscant, an ecumenopolis in the Core that functions as a political and cultural center, and Tatooine, a desert planet located in the Outer Rim. The universe initially encompassed a collection of works recognized as canon by Lucasfilm as part of the official Star Wars storyline. Subsequent expanded material in other media was later rebranded as the Legends universe by Disney, declaring it non-canonical to the official universe.

Within this fictional body exists a variety of intelligent species, including Humans, Twi’leks, Wookiees, Rodians, and Hutts, as well as several major governing bodies throughout galactic history, such as the Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, New Republic, and First Order. Each of these entities operates under differing political structures, ranging from democratic institutions to totalitarian regimes. Interstellar travel is facilitated by hyperspace, allowing rapid movement between distant star systems. A central metaphysical concept in the Star Wars universe is the Force, an omnipresent energy field that connects all living things. The Force is divided into two principal aspects: the Light Side, traditionally followed by the Jedi Order, and the Dark Side, embraced by the Sith. The universe also features a high level of technological advancement, including starships, droids, and energy-based weapons such as blasters and lightsabers. The timeline of in-universe events is often measured in reference to the Battle of Yavin, a pivotal conflict depicted in the original 1977 film, serving as a chronological anchor for subsequent developments in the franchise.