The Gash

The Gash, as it is locally known, is the largest current rupture in the Shroud and the only rupture of any great significance.

While small gaps or holes occasionally appear when part of the superstructure explodes, is hit by an asteroid, or collides with particularly large debris, these holes are quickly repaired by the autobots, the Shroud's inhabitants, or some unattributed repairy thing.

The Gash, however, acts like a large ocean which can only be crossed with spacecraft or detour. Repairs are underway but are not expected to be completed within the next few thousand years.