[Gryphin]

Actualy that is interesting. It should change the nature of the game a little.
My understanding is the AI automaticaly claims linked systems. If so, I suspect this will generate more confict.
It will also aid in expansion
It should increase mobility including shortcuts around back holes and the like.
The mobilty will also help with resuply and interior lines of defence. I doubt the AI will be able to effectively take advantage of this aspect. A human can look at the map and calc the stratiegic placement of resupply and stationing of ships. I have not seen this in the AI.