# Hazardous & Volatile Cargo

Some cargo doesn't just need a box — it needs a containment field. This section covers the handling,
labeling, and routing rules for freight that could otherwise vent, ignite, or annihilate a cargo
bay.

<SpaceWarning sector="7-G">
  Antimatter and exotic isotopes require a certified containment manifest before a shipping label
  can be issued. Uncertified volatiles are automatically rejected at the dock.
</SpaceWarning>

## Hazard Classes

| Class | Cargo Type          | Containment      | Max per Hauler |
| ----- | ------------------- | ---------------- | -------------- |
| H1    | Compressed plasma   | Magnetic bottle  | 12 units       |
| H2    | Ion cells           | Faraday crate    | 240 units      |
| H3    | Antimatter capsules | Suspension field | 2 units        |
| H4    | Unstable isotopes   | Lead-lined pod   | 40 units       |

## Routing Rules

- Volatile cargo never shares a bay with **Living & Biological** freight.
- H3 and H4 shipments avoid populated lanes and route through designated void corridors.
- Every hazard manifest is double-signed by the dispatch AI and the vessel captain.