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Burrito Justice: Added guide to planets

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	'''Important:''' Undocking from a station is done by hitting ''Orbit''.		'''Important:''' Undocking from a station is done by hitting ''Orbit''.

			'''See Also:''' [[Guide to Planets]]

	====Planet Map====		====Planet Map====

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	==Bridge Stations==		==Bridge Stations==
	There are six stations on the Bridge, but in general you're only going to use two (and MAYBE the communications console to announce a jump).		There are six stations on the Bridge, but in general you're only going to use two (and MAYBE the communications console to announce a jump).

	===Navigation Console===		===Navigation Console===
	[[File:Helms_starmap.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|One of ~~the two main~~ screens you'll be staring at.]]		[[File:Helms_starmap.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|One of a few screens you'll be staring at.]]
	This console is how you move the ship to various locations. You can click on different circles on the map. Each circle represents a solar system, each with multiple celestial bodies. Different colors correspond to different factions. When you click on them it opens a menu where you can jump to the system and see more info. At the top you can click the "Show Map" tab to view the map of the current solar system. Clicking on planets lets you see if there are any points of interest. Additionally, if you can grab a copy of a local station's yellow-pages, which will help make finding stations easier. In combat you should stay near the computer in case you need to make a <s>retreat</s> tactical withdrawal.		This console is how you move the ship to various locations. You can click on different circles on the map. Each circle represents a solar system, each with multiple celestial bodies. Different colors correspond to different factions. When you click on them it opens a menu where you can jump to the system and see more info. At the top you can click the "Show Map" tab to view the map of the current solar system. Clicking on planets lets you see if there are any points of interest. Additionally, if you can grab a copy of a local station's yellow-pages, which will help make finding stations easier. In combat you should stay near the computer in case you need to make a <s>retreat</s> tactical withdrawal. Here are some of the tabs you'll be seeing on the console.

			====Ship Info====
			This is the most basic tab, and shows the FTL charge and what planet the ship is positioned at. If you're in FTL then this tab will tell you where you were and where you're going to.

			====Planet Info====
			This tab shows the type of planet, a picture of it, whether it has satellites or not, and allows you to orbit, dock with a station if it has one, and land on the planet if it isn't a gas giant. Orbiting a planet with rings will bring you close to the belt and allow miners to mine the rings.

			'''Important:''' Undocking from a station is done by hitting ''Orbit''.

	'~~''Remember:''' Inform~~ the ~~crew before~~ you jump ~~so they~~ can ~~get back on~~ the ~~ship or get busy things done such~~ as ~~moving prisoners or handling a supermatter shard delamination incident~~. ~~'''If~~ you ~~make an unannounced jump and it causes someone~~'~~s death (such as leaving~~ a ~~salvage team behind)~~, ~~you may face consequences both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans~~).~~'''~~		====Planet Map====
			This tab shows the system you're in, and will display all planets in orbit around the star. Clicking a planet will bring up a variant of the Planet Info tab for you to jump to. It should be noted that you can jump between planets without the FTL being at max charge. Planets here are named after their star with a number as their designation (i.e. you're in a system called Zulu with three planets, the planets are named Zulu 1, Zulu 2, etc.).

	~~'''Remember~~ This ~~Too:''' Undock from stations~~ that you~~'re connected~~ to. '~~''The ship is connected to Centcom at round start'''~~, ~~and going into~~ FTL ~~while docked will tear~~ the ~~docking clamps and create a nightmare for both parties~~.~~'''~~		====Star Map====
			This tab brings up a bunch of colored dots which represent stars that you can jump to. You may notice you're in the center of a very large green circle, which represents the range of your FTL. Obviously you cannot reach stars that are outside the circle, but you can jump to them if you move in closer.

	The systems in the star map are color-coded according to who controls them:		The systems in the star map are color-coded according to who controls them:

	*Blue systems are friendly systems, controlled by Nanotrasen.		*Blue systems are friendly systems, controlled by Nanotrasen.
	*Orange systems are neutral systems, and are controlled by ~~the~~ SolGov.		*Orange systems are neutral systems, and are controlled by SolGov.
	*Red systems are enemy systems, and are Syndicate-controlled		*Red systems are enemy systems, and are Syndicate-controlled.
	*White systems are not controlled by any one "faction", but tend to be infested with pirates.		*White systems are not controlled by any one "faction", but tend to be infested with pirates.
	*Every system has a small chance of containing pirates. Be on guard at all times!

	On the ~~planet map~~, you'~~ll be able~~ to see the ~~type of~~ planet ~~by clicking~~ on ~~it. Ringed planets have asteroids~~ for ~~miners~~ to ~~mine, lava planets~~ can ~~be landed~~ on ~~for ores~~, ~~and Gas Giants are worthless~~ (~~for now~~). ~~Orbital Platforms are trading~~ stations~~, where~~ you ~~can buy and sell things~~. '''~~[[Guide~~ to ~~Planets\|A more in depth guide is found here]]~~'''		You may also notice that some dots have the word "CAPITAL" under them, which basically just means it's the capital of the faction if you hadn't already guessed. You can expect to see a lot of the faction's bigger ships there. "RELAY" is another word you might see, which represents the miners who have been dropped off at a planet and turned on their telecoms relay, and for you to retrieve them if they don't have Quantum Pads.

			'''Remember:''' Inform the crew before you jump so they can get back on the ship or get busy things done such as moving prisoners or handling a supermatter shard delamination incident. '''If you make an unannounced jump and it causes someone's death (such as leaving a salvage team behind), you may face consequences both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans).'''

			'''Remember This Too:''' Undock from stations that you're connected to. '''The ship is connected to Centcom at round start''', and going into FTL while docked will tear the docking clamps and create a nightmare for both parties.'''

	===Tactical Console===		===Tactical Console===
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	This console is everything in ship combat. You can see your shields, your weapons systems, and the location of other ships in the system. Not all ships are hostile, but if you shoot at a neutral or friendly vessel, expect to start an intergalactic war.		This console is everything in ship combat. You can see your shields, your weapons systems, and the location of other ships in the system. Not all ships are hostile, but if you shoot at a neutral or friendly vessel, expect to start an intergalactic war.

	At the top of the screen you have your shield status and control. While the shields are up, they act as a physical barrier ~~- if someone needs~~ to ~~throw something (such as an alien larva) outside~~ the shields~~, they will be unable to without you lowering them~~. This also works for crew - salvage teams will not be able to bring ~~things~~ in or head out to salvage while the shields are up. An important note to make is that while the salvage team is outside the shields, ''they are not vulnerable to incoming fire and thus do not have to worry about being shot by the enemy'' (they can still be hit by ~~the~~ cannons if they're in the way, though).		====FTL Shield Status====
			At the top of the screen you have your shield status and control. While the shields are up, they act as a physical barrier, easily blocking small objects from entering or exiting the ship, meaning you'll want to turn off the shields if the Supermatter Shard is delaminating. This also works for crew - salvage teams will not be able to bring scrap in or head out to salvage while the shields are up. An important note to make is that while the salvage team is outside the shields, ''they are not vulnerable to incoming fire and thus do not have to worry about being shot by the enemy'' (they can still be hit by your cannons if they're in the way, though).

			'''Important:''' Likely a bug, whenever a ship is destroyed it will spawn it's wreckage in front of the ship, meaning if anyone is out salvaging and the wreckage spawns on them, they will be killed.

	When looking at enemy vessels, be sure to note their location. If they are not at the same planet/nav beacon you are, then you are out of range and your shots will do nothing. Also, when firing at enemy ships, you can select various subsystems to target. Damaging and destroying these hinder the enemy ships. Destroying the shields ~~makes it so they cannot block~~ your shots, destroying the engines reduces their evasion, ~~etc. If you shoot~~ the bridge, ~~the enemy will have difficulty evading. Shooting~~ at the hull will destroy the enemies' cargo holds. Where you target determines the state of the salvageable wreck. Use this strategically to salvage certain items for your ship!		====Targeting====
			When looking at enemy vessels, be sure to note their location. If they are not at the same planet/nav beacon you are, then you are out of range and your shots will do nothing. Also, when firing at enemy ships, you can select various subsystems to target. Damaging and destroying these hinder the enemy ships. Destroying the shields allows more of your shots to do damage, destroying the engines reduces their evasion, shooting the bridge will also reduce their evasion, and shooting at the hull will destroy the enemies' cargo holds. Where you target determines the state of the salvageable wreck. Use this strategically to salvage certain items for your ship!

			====Kinetic/Laser Weapons====
	The weapon systems are sorted by type, with the MAC cannon(s) on top and the phase cannon(s) on bottom. Each phase cannon shot takes 200 energy and will fire almost as fast as you can click - be careful not to run it completely dry. A decent tactic is to use a couple of shots with the phase cannon to knock down the shields, then fire the MAC before their shield system recharges.		The weapon systems are sorted by type, with the MAC cannon(s) on top and the phase cannon(s) on bottom. Each phase cannon shot takes 200 energy and will fire almost as fast as you can click - be careful not to run it completely dry. A decent tactic is to use a couple of shots with the phase cannon to knock down the shields, then fire the MAC before their shield system recharges.

Burrito Justice: Cleaned up the page a wee bit

2017-05-01T18:39:39Z

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Vivalas: /* The Chain of Command */

2017-04-16T23:46:42Z

The Chain of Command

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	As a bridge officer you are not a head of staff like the Captain or Head of Personnel. You are on the same level as a standard department crewman; the only difference between you and a standard crewman is your department is the bridge. Thus you must obey orders from all heads of staff, and your fancy uniform does not give you permission to order other people around.		As a bridge officer you are not a head of staff like the Captain or Head of Personnel. You are on the same level as a standard department crewman; the only difference between you and a standard crewman is your department is the bridge. Thus you must obey orders from all heads of staff, and your fancy uniform does not give you permission to order other people around.

	~~In times of crisis the order of succession is Captain → Head of Personnel → Other Heads → Helms Officer.~~ Being on the bridge does not give you special privileges to jump the chain of command, although the Chief Medical Officer may opt to pass and stay in medbay to heal others, the Chief Engineer may opt to stay with their team and coordinate repairs, and the Head of Security may opt to stay with and coordinate the Sec team.		Being on the bridge does not give you special privileges to jump the chain of command, although the Chief Medical Officer may opt to pass and stay in medbay to heal others, the Chief Engineer may opt to stay with their team and coordinate repairs, and the Head of Security may opt to stay with and coordinate the Sec team.

	The Bridge Officers and the Munitions Officer are on the same level: none of them outrank another. While a Munitions Officer will generally take orders from the Weapons Officer about which rounds to load, they are not obliged to honor a request to, say, allow the WO into the munitions bay to get a toolbox.		The Bridge Officers and the Munitions Officer are on the same level: none of them outrank another. While a Munitions Officer will generally take orders from the Weapons Officer about which rounds to load, they are not obliged to honor a request to, say, allow the WO into the munitions bay to get a toolbox.

Burrito Justice at 15:12, 10 April 2017

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	* '''Due to a bug in spriting, unscrewing the maintenance panel of the phase cannons or loading an unarmed round in the MAC will cause its sprite to disappear.''' Ensure Engineering and Munitions are aware of this. ''(The in-character excuse for this is 'due to a glitch in the firmware, doing either will engage their stealth systems'.)''		* '''Due to a bug in spriting, unscrewing the maintenance panel of the phase cannons or loading an unarmed round in the MAC will cause its sprite to disappear.''' Ensure Engineering and Munitions are aware of this. ''(The in-character excuse for this is 'due to a glitch in the firmware, doing either will engage their stealth systems'.)''
	* Phase cannons can be upgraded with better batteries to be able to store more charge. However, you need a Bluespace RPED to do so (see above bullet).		* Phase cannons can be upgraded with better batteries to be able to store more charge. However, you need a Bluespace RPED to do so (see above bullet).

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Burrito Justice: Added important areas regarding FTLing while docked

2017-04-02T20:06:10Z

Added important areas regarding FTLing while docked

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	'''Remember:''' Inform the crew before you jump so they can get back on the ship or get busy things done such as moving prisoners or handling a supermatter shard delamination incident. '''If you make an unannounced jump and it causes someone's death (such as leaving a salvage team behind), you may face consequences both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans).'''		'''Remember:''' Inform the crew before you jump so they can get back on the ship or get busy things done such as moving prisoners or handling a supermatter shard delamination incident. '''If you make an unannounced jump and it causes someone's death (such as leaving a salvage team behind), you may face consequences both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans).'''

			'''Remember This Too:''' Undock from stations that you're connected to. '''The ship is connected to Centcom at round start''', and going into FTL while docked will tear the docking clamps and create a nightmare for both parties.'''

	The systems in the star map are colour-coded according to who controls them:		The systems in the star map are colour-coded according to who controls them:

EvilJackCarver: Replace 'i'm bored what now' with an actual tips and tricks section

2016-12-24T07:22:11Z

Replace 'i'm bored what now' with an actual tips and tricks section

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	The Communications Console is similar to the ones found aboard modern stations, albeit with some differences. The Captain will usually be manning this station. He will usually leave the console unlocked, so you can use this to ask Centcomm for guidance in an emergency , check your objectives, or make an announcement regarding jumps. Expect the Captain to be rather cross with you if you use it while he's present, however.		The Communications Console is similar to the ones found aboard modern stations, albeit with some differences. The Captain will usually be manning this station. He will usually leave the console unlocked, so you can use this to ask Centcomm for guidance in an emergency , check your objectives, or make an announcement regarding jumps. Expect the Captain to be rather cross with you if you use it while he's present, however.

	==~~I am bored. What now?~~==		==Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks==
	~~When~~ you are ~~in FTL translation, waiting on miners~~ to ~~mine ores or waiting for~~ the ~~Quartermaster to get more ammo from a station, things can get boring~~. ~~Here are a few ideas on how to stay busy during the lulls in action:~~		* Helms/Weapons Officer is an informal assignment - you are free to switch with the other Bridge Officer at will.

	* ~~Go out and look around the ship, then suddenly remember~~ you ~~have no EVA gear on~~.		===Helms===
	* ~~Shout at people that don~~'~~t have suit sensors on to turn them on~~.		* You will only be able to see if a planet has a station if you're orbiting it.
	* ~~Shout at R&D~~ to ~~upgrade the phase cannons~~.		* Obtaining a station's yellowpages will help you locate nearby stations, as well as see their stock and pricing.
	* ~~Shout at~~ Engineering ~~to install more phase cannons~~.		* If Centcomm is feeling generous, they may respond to you if you ask where a station is.
	* ~~Go to Chemistry~~ and ~~get the Munitions Officer more oil for his MAC breech~~.		* Coordinate closely with Engineering.
	* Go to the ~~bar~~ and ~~get plastered~~.		**They are in charge of the FTL/shield plasma. You cannot jump without power or plasma. Jumping into enemy territory before the FTL plasma is connected can and will easily cause mass casualties.
	* ~~Throw Ian~~ a ~~birthday party~~.		**They are also in charge of the engine. Extended planetside stays play hell on the cold loop's ability to cool the engine. If you stay down there too long and Engineering isn't prepared for it, you could cause the Supermatter to delaminate - and you can't readily eject the Supermatter planetside, as it'll destroy the enginebay.
	* ~~Bring half~~ the ~~bar back~~ and ~~get even~~ ''~~more~~'' ~~plastered~~.		** They also need your help - you cannot safely eject the Supermatter when docked at a station or planetside. In the case of the former, it will bounce off the docking wall; the latter, the atmosphere will allow it to damage the enginebay if it explodes.
	* ~~Nag~~ the ~~Captain~~ to ~~put~~ the ~~AI on something other than Asimov~~.		* There is no shame in retreating if you're outnumbered. Sometimes it's better to retreat, regroup, and try again than it is to stay in the fight and continuously take hits.
	* ~~Look through cameras and watch Security beat up~~ the ~~clown for~~ the ~~hundredth time~~, ~~or watch~~ the ~~Supermatter shard delaminate and explode~~.
	* ~~Go down~~ to ~~Robotics~~ and ~~get yourself robot arms, or a big stompy mech~~.		===Weapons===
	* ~~Ride~~ a ~~quadbike~~ in the ~~halls,~~ and ~~then get shouted at by Centcomm~~ for ~~riding~~ a ~~quadbike~~ in the ~~halls~~.		* If you accidentally fire upon Nanotrasen, '''ahelp it immediately''' - it is impossible to get Nanotrasen to stop firing upon you without admin intervention.
	* ~~Drink the entirety of the station's liquor reserve~~, ~~then die of liquor poisoning~~.		* Like with the Helms Officer, coordinate closely with Engineering.
			** They can set up cannons you salvage from combat. Get enough and you can take down ships easily without having to fire the MAC.
			** They are in charge of the FTL/shield plasma. If the shield plasma is unwrenched, you only get one hit to the shields before you're exposed to incoming fire.
			** They also need your help - in the event they need to jettison the Supermatter, you will need to lower the shields so the Supermatter Shard doesn't bounce off them and go back in.
			* '''Due to a bug in spriting, unscrewing the maintenance panel of the phase cannons or loading an unarmed round in the MAC will cause its sprite to disappear.''' Ensure Engineering and Munitions are aware of this. ''(The in-character excuse for this is 'due to a glitch in the firmware, doing either will engage their stealth systems'.)''
			* Phase cannons can be upgraded with better batteries to be able to store more charge. However, you need a Bluespace RPED to do so (see above bullet).

EvilJackCarver: /* Communications Console */ add note about objectives

2016-12-24T07:02:39Z

Communications Console: add note about objectives

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	===Communications Console===		===Communications Console===
	The Communications Console is similar to the ones found aboard modern stations, albeit with some differences. The Captain will usually be manning this station. He will usually leave the console unlocked, so ~~in an emergency~~ you can use this to ask Centcomm for guidance, or make an announcement regarding jumps. Expect the Captain to be rather cross with you if you use it while he's present, however.		The Communications Console is similar to the ones found aboard modern stations, albeit with some differences. The Captain will usually be manning this station. He will usually leave the console unlocked, so you can use this to ask Centcomm for guidance in an emergency , check your objectives, or make an announcement regarding jumps. Expect the Captain to be rather cross with you if you use it while he's present, however.

	==I am bored. What now?==		==I am bored. What now?==

EvilJackCarver: /* Weapons Officer */ llose loot > cargo holds

2016-12-09T22:32:14Z

Weapons Officer: llose loot > cargo holds

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	As a Weapons Officer, your job is a bit more logistically involved than that of a Helms Officer. You're in charge of firing the onboard anti-ship battery, so you need to coordinate with the [[Munitions Officer]] on what to load, the [[Captain]] on where to aim, and the [[Shaft Miner\|salvage team]] on when to bring the shields down and up.		As a Weapons Officer, your job is a bit more logistically involved than that of a Helms Officer. You're in charge of firing the onboard anti-ship battery, so you need to coordinate with the [[Munitions Officer]] on what to load, the [[Captain]] on where to aim, and the [[Shaft Miner\|salvage team]] on when to bring the shields down and up.

	Targeting an enemy is as simple as clicking the vessel's name under the Targeting section of the Tactical Console, and selecting where you wish to aim on the ship. A small reminder of where you currently are is listed at the top of the targeting section - remember, the NSV Astraeus' anti-ship battery can only hit ships at the same planet you're at, so aiming at one at the navbeacon while you're at a planet will only waste ammo. The available salvage from a ship will depend on where you aim. Shooting at the hull will destroy ~~loose loot~~, shooting at the weapons will reduce your odds of salvaging a tenth phase cannon for your ship. Pick your targeting location carefully.		Targeting an enemy is as simple as clicking the vessel's name under the Targeting section of the Tactical Console, and selecting where you wish to aim on the ship. A small reminder of where you currently are is listed at the top of the targeting section - remember, the NSV Astraeus' anti-ship battery can only hit ships at the same planet you're at, so aiming at one at the navbeacon while you're at a planet will only waste ammo. The available salvage from a ship will depend on where you aim. Shooting at the hull will destroy the cargo holds, shooting at the weapons will reduce your odds of salvaging a tenth phase cannon for your ship. Pick your targeting location carefully.

	The phase cannons are designed to disrupt the enemy ships' shields for long enough to get a MAC round through them. All of your MAC shells (shield-piercing excepted) will explode harmlessly on enemy shields, so it's a good idea to fire a short burst of 2 or 3 shots from the phase cannon, then fire a MAC at the shield generator.		The phase cannons are designed to disrupt the enemy ships' shields for long enough to get a MAC round through them. All of your MAC shells (shield-piercing excepted) will explode harmlessly on enemy shields, so it's a good idea to fire a short burst of 2 or 3 shots from the phase cannon, then fire a MAC at the shield generator.

EvilJackCarver: /* The Chain of Command */ more lead sentence bollocks

2016-12-09T22:29:42Z

The Chain of Command: more lead sentence bollocks

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	==The Chain of Command==		==The Chain of Command==
	As a bridge officer you are not a head of staff like the Captain or Head of Personnel. You are on the same level as a standard department crewman, the only difference between ~~them~~ and ~~you~~ is your department is the bridge. Thus you must obey orders from all heads of staff, and your fancy uniform does not give you permission to order other people around.		As a bridge officer you are not a head of staff like the Captain or Head of Personnel. You are on the same level as a standard department crewman; the only difference between you and a standard crewman is your department is the bridge. Thus you must obey orders from all heads of staff, and your fancy uniform does not give you permission to order other people around.

	In times of crisis the order of succession is Captain → Head of Personnel → Other Heads → Helms Officer. Being on the bridge does not give you special privileges to jump the chain of command, although the Chief Medical Officer may opt to pass and stay in medbay to heal others, the Chief Engineer may opt to stay with their team and coordinate repairs, and the Head of Security may opt to stay with and coordinate the Sec team.		In times of crisis the order of succession is Captain → Head of Personnel → Other Heads → Helms Officer. Being on the bridge does not give you special privileges to jump the chain of command, although the Chief Medical Officer may opt to pass and stay in medbay to heal others, the Chief Engineer may opt to stay with their team and coordinate repairs, and the Head of Security may opt to stay with and coordinate the Sec team.