Jaunt() is evasive non-offensive Function that is unique in that it can be used during Turn() Recovery. It consists of a short "jump" forward, and is much more efficient to use for movement during Turn() compared to walking, as it costs much less Turn() Planning.
Installing Jaunt() as an Upgrade to other Functions makes them usable during Turn() Recovery.
Installing Jaunt() in a Passive Slot shortens Turn()'s Recovery period.
Void() will fire instantly and become usable during Turn() recovery.
> Instant Fire > Usable In Turn() Recovery
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Background[]
Cloudbank's racing circuit never knew the likes of Preston Moyle, who shattered speed records with aplomb for four years straight. Credited with popularizing the sport of 1200cc racing, Mr. Moyle gained celebrity not merely for his exceptional riding ability but also because he built his motorbikes with his own hands. Ever the thrill-seeker, Mr. Moyle became known for seeking out Cloudbank's remotest strips of road. Then one day Mr. Moyle was altogether gone, having left all his personal effects behind -- save for his fastest bike.
Freewheeling[]
Tracking systems on his bike indicate that Mr. Moyle headed northwest across the canals late one night, averaging speeding 228% faster than the common standard. He surely was aware that the northwestern corner of Cloudbank was offline pending investigation, and this was likely the appeal. Having his own abandoned part of town to race through on his custom bike was Preston Moyle's dream. And the reality lived up to the dream, judging by the volume of Mr. Moyle's laughter recorded by his bike. However the recording stopped abruptly.
Disappearance[]
OVC first declared Mr. Moyle's absence a full five days later, so sure were his associates that he would return like always. His close friends did not worry more than usual for three days, but for each subsequent day their worry increased an average of 84%. This quotient proceeded to spread to the numerous fans of Mr. Moyle's illustrious career, although administrators barred any appeals to search for him in an offline district.
Trivia[]
Internally, Jaunt() is referred to as "Blink."
The third and fifth time Red uses Jaunt() in the area it's obtained, Unknown will comment "interesting." and "go where it suits you, right?" respectively.
Royce Bracket uses Jaunt() in his showdown with Red.
The term Jaunte was created in the Sci Fi Novel "The Stars My Destination" aka "Tiger Tiger" by Alfred Bester, and refers to personal teleportation though mind power alone. It was discovered by a researcher named Jaunte and his name becomes a verb - people can "Jaunte" along with their cloths and anything they are strong enough to carry.
