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LordWalnut: Removed admin video thats outdated.

2017-09-26T13:26:15Z

Removed admin video thats outdated.

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	Despite the risks, it's employed on the NSV Astraeus, Trailblazer, and Aetherwhisp because it allows a wide degree in the flexibility in its setup, and can be tweaked to improve performance or reliability.		Despite the risks, it's employed on the NSV Astraeus, Trailblazer, and Aetherwhisp because it allows a wide degree in the flexibility in its setup, and can be tweaked to improve performance or reliability.

	~~[https://youtu.be/86jSeskOy_U An engineering roundstart guide created by one of the administrators is available here.]~~

	==Factions==		==Factions==

Burrito Justice: Now in appropriate category

2017-04-10T15:12:02Z

Now in appropriate category

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	* The Syndicate are sworn enemies to Nanotrasen, and are outright hostile towards Nanotrasen as a whole within FTL13. Syndicate-controlled systems are represented by a red dot on the map.		* The Syndicate are sworn enemies to Nanotrasen, and are outright hostile towards Nanotrasen as a whole within FTL13. Syndicate-controlled systems are represented by a red dot on the map.
	* Pirates are not technically a faction as each of them work independently, but they're generally hostile and found within any system.		* Pirates are not technically a faction as each of them work independently, but they're generally hostile and found within any system.

			[[Category:Guides]]

Burrito Justice: Added mention of faction guide

2017-04-07T17:53:18Z

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	==Factions==		==Factions==
			'''Factions are covered more in depth [[Guide to Factions\|here]]'''<br>
	FTL13 has reworked the factions slightly, so there are three major factions:		FTL13 has reworked the factions slightly, so there are three major factions:

Burrito Justice: Fixed a couple of things, I might rewrite this but the formatting is fine.

2017-04-06T00:50:05Z

Fixed a couple of things, I might rewrite this but the formatting is fine.

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	==New Jobs & Mechanics==		==New Jobs & Mechanics==
	FTL13 offers various new jobs that are related to space travel and ship-to-ship combat. To play these roles effectively you should understand how all of these roles work, as they are all dependent on ~~eachother~~ and require the crew to work together.		FTL13 offers various new jobs that are related to space travel and ship-to-ship combat. To play these roles effectively you should understand how all of these roles work, as they are all dependent on each other and require the crew to work together, meaning you should put away the ill mentality of "don't trust anyone."

	===[[Bridge Officer]]===		===[[Bridge Officer]]===
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	\|additional = N/A		\|additional = N/A
	\|difficulty = Medium		\|difficulty = Medium
	\|superior = [[Captain]], [[~~Head of Personnel~~]]		\|superior = [[Captain]], [[Executive Officer]]
	\|duties = Manning the weaponry of the ship.		\|duties = Manning the weaponry of the ship.
	\|guides = [[Guide to Bridge Officer]]		\|guides = [[Guide to Bridge Officer]]
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	The Weapons Officer is ~~probably~~ one of the most ~~important new crew~~ members on board of the ship. They are in control of the ship's weaponry and have to ensure that enemy ships do not destroy ~~the crew~~'s ship. This is done through ~~his~~ console, the Tactical Console. They are also responsible for informing the Munitions Officer about what shells to load.		The Weapons Officer is one of the most vital members on board the ship. They are in control of the ship's weaponry and have to ensure that enemy ships do not destroy ''your'' ship. This is done through their console, the Tactical Console. They are also responsible for informing the Munitions Officer about what shells to load.

	The Tactical Console controls the ship's weapons, targeting, and shield systems. Bear in mind the ship's weaponry has a very limited range, so shooting at something that's not at the same ~~planet~~ you're at is just wasting ammo.		The Tactical Console controls the ship's weapons, targeting, and shield systems. Bear in mind the ship's weaponry has a very limited range, so shooting at something that's not at the same beacon you're at is just wasting ammo.

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	\|additional = N/A		\|additional = N/A
	\|difficulty = Easy		\|difficulty = Easy
	\|superior = [[Captain]], [[~~Head of Personnel~~]]		\|superior = [[Captain]], [[Executive Officer]]
	\|duties = Flying the ship from point A to point B. Maybe with a stop at Point C.		\|duties = Flying the ship from point A to point B. Maybe with a stop at Point C.
	\|guides = [[Guide to Bridge Officer]]		\|guides = [[Guide to Bridge Officer]]
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	The Helms Officer is the person in charge of flying the ship. The ship is flown using the Helms Console, which you can use to see the status of the FTL drives, and jump from system to system. It's fairly self-explanatory. Just make sure you warn the crew before you jump, it ~~annoys people if you jump unannounced.~~ '''If you do not make any warning before you jump and you cause the death of a crewmember in jumping (i.e. leaving behind a salvage team), you may face punishment both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans).'''		The Helms Officer is the person in charge of flying the ship. The ship is flown using the Helms Console, which you can use to see the status of the FTL drives, and jump from system to system. It's fairly self-explanatory. Just make sure you warn the crew before you jump, else you risk leaving crew behind ("it announces it for me" isn't a very good excuse)! '''If you do not make any warning before you jump and you cause the death of a crewmember in jumping (i.e. leaving behind a salvage team), you may face punishment both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans).'''

	===[[Munitions Officer]]===		===[[Munitions Officer]]===
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	\|additional = N/A		\|additional = N/A
	\|difficulty = Easy		\|difficulty = Easy
	\|superior = [[~~Head of Personnel~~]]		\|superior = [[Executive Officer]]
	\|duties = Load the MAC cannon		\|duties = Load the MAC cannon
	\|guides = [[Guide to munitions]]		\|guides = [[Guide to munitions]]
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	The Munitions Officer is the person that loads the main weapon aboard the ~~NSV Astraeus~~ - the Mass Accelerator Cannon, or MAC. The MAC is very big, very loud, and very powerful in the right hands. One very important note should be made: Once a shell is armed, it is very sensitive to shock until disarmed; the MAC ejects its spent shells forcefully. In other words, if you try to remove an armed shell that's loaded into the MAC, it'll blow up and probably kill you. If it ''doesn't'' kill you, it'll definitely lead to a demotion.		The Munitions Officer is the person that loads the main weapon aboard the ship - the Mass Accelerator Cannon, or MAC. The MAC is very big, very loud, and very powerful in the right hands. One very important note should be made: Once a shell is armed, it is very sensitive to shock until disarmed; the MAC ejects its spent shells forcefully. In other words, if you try to remove an armed shell that's loaded into the MAC, it'll blow up and probably kill you and whoever is in the room with you. If it ''doesn't'' kill you, it'll definitely lead to a demotion.

	===Salvage===		===Salvage===
	FTL-13 features a rudimentary salvage system, where ~~wreckages~~ of destroyed ships will spawn in front of the ~~NSV Astraeus~~, usually near the port-side arm. The ~~wreck will then be destroyed based~~ on where the WO was firing - for example, if they were firing at the ~~bridge~~, expect to not get much ~~out of the bridge~~. The wreckage may still have live enemies on it, so you should be armed when you head out.		FTL-13 features a rudimentary salvage system, where wrecks of destroyed ships will spawn in front of the ship, usually near the port-side arm. The loot from the wreckage depends on where the WO was firing - for example, if they were firing at the hull, expect to not get much cargo. The wreckage may still have live enemies on it, so you should be armed when you head out.

	One thing to note is that ''the salvage team is safe while outside the shields'': you do not need to worry about them being hit by incoming enemy fire.		One thing to note is that ''the salvage team is safe while outside the shields'': you do not need to worry about them being hit by incoming enemy fire. They are not safe, however, if '''you FTL while they are outside the shields.'''

	===Tactical and Navigations Consoles===		===Tactical and Navigations Consoles===
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	===[[Supermatter Engine]]===		===[[Supermatter Engine]]===
	The ~~NSV Astraeus~~' onboard powerplant is a thermo-electric generator with a supermatter shard powering the hot loop. As a quick reminder, the Supermatter emits plasma and heat when you hit it with an emitter, and that heat is what turns the hot loop. The cold loop is cooled by space to somewhere just above absolute zero. It is discussed more in-depth in [[Supermatter Engine\|~~the~~ guide.]]		The ship's onboard powerplant is a thermo-electric generator with a supermatter shard powering the hot loop. As a quick reminder, the Supermatter emits plasma and heat when you hit it with an emitter, and that heat is what turns the hot loop. The cold loop is cooled by space to somewhere just above absolute zero. It is discussed more in-depth in [[Supermatter Engine\|this guide.]]

	If left unattended, the supermatter shard can easily overheat. Overheating is bad, as it causes it to delaminate: If it delaminates, it explodes - violently - and you're left with a hole where the engine used to be, and an irradiated engine bay. '''Of course, if it all hits the fan, you could always eject the supermatter shard''' - albeit with risks to your employment status for letting it get to the point to where it would need to be ejected in the first place.		If left unattended, the supermatter shard can easily overheat. Overheating is bad, as it causes it to delaminate: If it delaminates, it explodes - violently - and you're left with a hole where the engine used to be, and an irradiated <s>engine bay</s> EVERYTHING. '''Of course, if it all hits the fan, you could always eject the supermatter shard''' - albeit with risks to your employment status for letting it get to the point to where it would need to be ejected in the first place.

	Despite the risks, it's employed on the NSV Astraeus because it allows a wide degree in the flexibility of its setup, and can be tweaked to improve performance or reliability.		Despite the risks, it's employed on the NSV Astraeus, Trailblazer, and Aetherwhisp because it allows a wide degree in the flexibility in its setup, and can be tweaked to improve performance or reliability.

	[https://youtu.be/86jSeskOy_U An engineering roundstart guide created by one of the administrators is available here.]		[https://youtu.be/86jSeskOy_U An engineering roundstart guide created by one of the administrators is available here.]

Burrito Justice: Small corrections

2017-04-06T00:23:30Z

Small corrections

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	==FTL13==		==FTL13==
	FTL13 is an SS13 codebase which takes inspiration from the highly acclaimed game Faster Than Light (FTL). ~~And although~~ we take inspiration from FTL, the game still holds up many of the values that SS13 has to offer instead of turning into a full carbon copy of FTL. The crews are still the size, but everything will be far more compact, resources are scarcer, and the crew won't just have other players to worry about this time. One of the biggest changes this codebase has is that rather than a "stationary" station, this codebase has a ship. This ship can jump from system to system, land on planets, engage NPC ships in combat and salvage said ships for loot. This changes a lot in the way the game works and gives the game a completely different vibe, as the crew now has to work together to tackle obstacles the ~~station~~ faces rather than just having internal conflicts.		FTL13 is an SS13 codebase which takes inspiration from the highly acclaimed game Faster Than Light (FTL). Although we take inspiration from FTL, the game still holds up many of the values that SS13 has to offer instead of turning into a full carbon copy of FTL. The crews are still the size, but everything will be far more compact, resources are scarcer, and the crew won't just have other players to worry about this time. One of the biggest changes this codebase has is that rather than a "stationary" station, this codebase has a ship. This ship can jump from system to system, land on planets, engage NPC ships in combat and salvage said ships for loot. This changes a lot in the way the game works and gives the game a completely different vibe, as the crew now has to work together to tackle obstacles the ship faces rather than just having internal conflicts.

	==New Jobs & Mechanics==		==New Jobs & Mechanics==

Burrito Justice: Fixed teeny weeny mistake

2017-04-06T00:11:31Z

Fixed teeny weeny mistake

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	* Nanotrasen are still your employers, and they're still friendly. However, firing upon them will cause them to retaliate with '''much''' more lethal force than the NSV Astraeus is equipped to handle. Systems controlled by Nanotrasen are represented by a blue dot on the starmap.		* Nanotrasen are still your employers, and they're still friendly. However, firing upon them will cause them to retaliate with '''much''' more lethal force than the NSV Astraeus is equipped to handle. Systems controlled by Nanotrasen are represented by a blue dot on the starmap.
	* Solgov is a neutral faction, ~~butif~~ you attack one, be it by accident or on purpose, the entire Solgov fleet will know within minutes. Systems controlled by Solgov are represented with an orange dot on the starmap.		* Solgov is a neutral faction, but if you attack one, be it by accident or on purpose, the entire Solgov fleet will know within minutes. Systems controlled by Solgov are represented with an orange dot on the starmap.
	* The Syndicate are sworn enemies to Nanotrasen, and are outright hostile towards Nanotrasen as a whole within FTL13. Syndicate-controlled systems are represented by a red dot on the map.		* The Syndicate are sworn enemies to Nanotrasen, and are outright hostile towards Nanotrasen as a whole within FTL13. Syndicate-controlled systems are represented by a red dot on the map.
	* Pirates are not technically a faction as each of them work independently, but they're generally hostile and found within any system.		* Pirates are not technically a faction as each of them work independently, but they're generally hostile and found within any system.

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2016-12-06T16:05:36Z

New Jobs & Mechanics

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	The Helms Officer is the person in charge of flying the ship. The ship is flown using the Helms Console, which you can use to see the status of the FTL drives, and jump from system to system. It's fairly self-explanatory. Just make sure you warn the crew before you jump, it annoys people if you jump unannounced.		The Helms Officer is the person in charge of flying the ship. The ship is flown using the Helms Console, which you can use to see the status of the FTL drives, and jump from system to system. It's fairly self-explanatory. Just make sure you warn the crew before you jump, it annoys people if you jump unannounced. '''If you do not make any warning before you jump and you cause the death of a crewmember in jumping (i.e. leaving behind a salvage team), you may face punishment both in-character (manslaughter charges) or out-of-character (job-bans).'''

	===[[Munitions Officer]]===		===[[Munitions Officer]]===

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2016-12-06T16:02:48Z

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-==Introduction==
+<!-- this is very much a work in progress --->
 So, after years of working on the same old stations you got bored. You wanted something new and thus decided to join the crew of NSV Astreaus on their dangerous voyage through space. Well, you're in the right place as this guide will tell you everything there is to know about FTL13 and its mechanics.
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 FTL13 offers various new jobs that are related to space travel and ship-to-ship combat. To play these roles effectively you should understand how all of these roles work, as they are all dependent on eachother and require the crew to work together.
+===[[Bridge Officer]]===
 {{JobPageHeader
 |headerbgcolor = darkblue
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 |stafftype = COMMAND
 |imagebgcolor = lightblue
-|img_generic =
+|img_generic = generic bridge officer male.png
 |jobtitle = Weapons Officer
-|access =
+|access = Maintenance, Outer Bridge, Bridge, Tactical Consoles
 |additional = N/A
 |difficulty = Medium
-|superior = [[Captain]]
+|superior = [[Captain]], [[Head of Personnel]]
 |duties = Manning the weaponry of the ship.
-|guides =
+|guides = [[Guide to Bridge Officer]]
 |quote = What do you mean "We shouldn't fire at Nanotrasen Patrol Corvettes"?
 }}
-The Weapons Officer is probably one of the most important new crew members on board of the ship. They are in control of the ship's weaponry and have to ensure that enemy ships do not destroy the crew's ship. This is done through his console, the Tactical Console.
+The Weapons Officer is probably one of the most important new crew members on board of the ship. They are in control of the ship's weaponry and have to ensure that enemy ships do not destroy the crew's ship. This is done through his console, the Tactical Console. They are also responsible for informing the Munitions Officer about what shells to load.

Floyd: cba writing more today im gonna sleep cya losers

2016-11-22T22:11:14Z

cba writing more today im gonna sleep cya losers

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==Introduction==
So, after years of working on the same old stations you got bored. You wanted something new and thus decided to join the crew of NSV Astreaus on their dangerous voyage through space. Well, you're in the right place as this guide will tell you everything there is to know about FTL13 and its mechanics.

Most jobs on FTL13 are the same, an engineer is still repairing the ship and scientists are still doing their normal routines (for now). However, FTL13 adds some new mechanics that you should know about and understand before you take any command roles or FTL13 exclusive roles like Bridge Officer. And for that reason, this guide will explain all these new or changed mechanics.

==FTL13==
FTL13 is an SS13 codebase which takes inspiration from the highly acclaimed game Faster Than Light (FTL). And although we take inspiration from FTL, the game still holds up many of the values that SS13 has to offer instead of turning into a full carbon copy of FTL. The crews are still the size, but everything will be far more compact, resources are scarcer, and the crew won't just have other players to worry about this time. One of the biggest changes this codebase has is that rather than a "stationary" station, this codebase has a ship. This ship can jump from system to system, land on planets, engage NPC ships in combat and salvage said ships for loot. This changes a lot in the way the game works and gives the game a completely different vibe, as the crew now has to work together to tackle obstacles the station faces rather than just having internal conflicts.

==New Jobs & Mechanics==
FTL13 offers various new jobs that are related to space travel and ship-to-ship combat. To play these roles effectively you should understand how all of these roles work, as they are all dependent on eachother and require the crew to work together.

===Weapons Officer===
{{JobPageHeader
|headerbgcolor = darkblue
|headerfontcolor = white
|stafftype = COMMAND
|imagebgcolor = lightblue
|img_generic =
|jobtitle = Weapons Officer
|access =
|additional = N/A
|difficulty = Medium
|superior = [[Captain]]
|duties = Manning the weaponry of the ship.
|guides =
|quote = What do you mean "We shouldn't fire at Nanotrasen Patrol Corvettes"?
}}

The Weapons Officer is probably one of the most important new crew members on board of the ship. They are in control of the ship's weaponry and have to ensure that enemy ships do not destroy the crew's ship. This is done through his console, the Tactical Console.