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The flight console is the main controller of the shuttle, this machine has a few different functions. | The flight console is the main controller of the shuttle, this machine has a few different functions. | ||
=====Calculate Stats===== | |||
The 'calculate stats' button calculates the stats of the shuttle allowing you to see how it will perform.<br> | The 'calculate stats' button calculates the stats of the shuttle allowing you to see how it will perform.<br> | ||
=====Sublight Velocity===== | |||
The subspace velocity of a shuttle is a measure of the engine power relative to the size of the shuttle. If this value is lower than 1, the shuttle will not operate and higher values will knock or even throw the people inside around. The advantage, however, of making this higher is that you will reach your destination faster.<br> | The subspace velocity of a shuttle is a measure of the engine power relative to the size of the shuttle. If this value is lower than 1, the shuttle will not operate and higher values will knock or even throw the people inside around. The advantage, however, of making this higher is that you will reach your destination faster.<br> | ||
=====Shuttle Mass===== | |||
A measure of how much is on the shuttle. This is directly proportional to the number of turfs on the shuttle, so filling your shuttle with heavy machines will not decrease its speed.<br> | A measure of how much is on the shuttle. This is directly proportional to the number of turfs on the shuttle, so filling your shuttle with heavy machines will not decrease its speed.<br> | ||
=====Engine Force===== | |||
Engine force is a measure of the combined power of all of the '''active''' engines. Engines that have no fuel or an incorrect setup (no heater) will not be included in this calculation. The more force you have, the greater the sublight velocity will be.<br> | Engine force is a measure of the combined power of all of the '''active''' engines. Engines that have no fuel or an incorrect setup (no heater) will not be included in this calculation. The more force you have, the greater the sublight velocity will be.<br> | ||
=====Fuel Consumption===== | |||
This is the combined amount of plasma that the engines will use per distance moved. | This is the combined amount of plasma that the engines will use per distance moved. | ||
Fuel Consumption * Distance = Plasma Cost<br> | Fuel Consumption * Distance = Plasma Cost<br> | ||
=====Engine Cooldown===== | |||
The time it takes for you to be able to move again after you move the ship. In practice, even if this value is very high, the shuttle will still be able to move only a short amount of time after moving, so there isn't much to worry about for this.<br> | The time it takes for you to be able to move again after you move the ship. In practice, even if this value is very high, the shuttle will still be able to move only a short amount of time after moving, so there isn't much to worry about for this.<br> | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 9 April 2020
Custom shuttles are a way to build functioning shuttles that can maneuver around the station and other z-levels. While normal space ruin shuttles are free, custom shuttles require fuel and a lot of time to get working properly, so be ready for a huge commitment if you want to fly around on your own private shuttle.
How custom shuttles function
Custom shuttles require a lot more maintenance than other shuttles, such as the Whiteship ruin however, they don't require you to get lucky and hope that it spawns.
Shuttle Machinery
Flight Console
The flight console is the main controller of the shuttle, this machine has a few different functions.
Calculate Stats
The 'calculate stats' button calculates the stats of the shuttle allowing you to see how it will perform.
Sublight Velocity
The subspace velocity of a shuttle is a measure of the engine power relative to the size of the shuttle. If this value is lower than 1, the shuttle will not operate and higher values will knock or even throw the people inside around. The advantage, however, of making this higher is that you will reach your destination faster.
Shuttle Mass
A measure of how much is on the shuttle. This is directly proportional to the number of turfs on the shuttle, so filling your shuttle with heavy machines will not decrease its speed.
Engine Force
Engine force is a measure of the combined power of all of the active engines. Engines that have no fuel or an incorrect setup (no heater) will not be included in this calculation. The more force you have, the greater the sublight velocity will be.
Fuel Consumption
This is the combined amount of plasma that the engines will use per distance moved.
Fuel Consumption * Distance = Plasma Cost
Engine Cooldown
The time it takes for you to be able to move again after you move the ship. In practice, even if this value is very high, the shuttle will still be able to move only a short amount of time after moving, so there isn't much to worry about for this.
Building your shuttle
Using your shuttle
Additional Infomation
- Just like standard pilotable shuttles, if war is declared on gamemodes such as Nuclear Emergency or Clock Cult, the shuttle docker will not function, although the shuttle will still be pilotable to pre-defined docks (The auxiliary dock).