Game version: 0.95-130
Operating System: Windows XP 32
Java runtime version: jdk1.7.0_04
Installed using the Launcher? yes
Game language: de

I didn't actually try this, but hyperdrive is only researchable once I'm at 
commander rank. However, I need to "catch" some trading ships before that point 
which move at speed 8 at least. "Catching" a fleet moving not slower than 
oneself almost never works.
So, I suggest to reduce speed only to, say, 10, or so that all necessary ships 
can be caught and to reduce the points this trait grants in exchange. Thus this 
trait can be used in the campaign as well.
After all, someone could be caught by this and get pissed off by needing to 
restart the whole thing.