Webway
Webway is a term used in science fiction to describe a network of interconnected portals or tunnels that enable rapid, long-distance travel between distant locations. In many depictions, the Webway operates within an alternate dimension or subspace, allowing travelers to avoid the hazards of ordinary space and to move between worlds without passing through conventional space travel. The concept is often presented as either a constructed system engineered by a civilization or a naturally occurring, navigable feature of the cosmos.
Origins and construction are variable across settings. Some stories portray the Webway as the product of an
Operation and navigation typically rely on route planning, authentication, and guardianship of key nodes. Travelers may
Impact and depiction: Webways often enable rapid supply lines, diplomatic exchanges, and military campaigns within a
See also: wormhole, hyperlane, jump gate, extradimensional travel.