Pilot's Reference Manual - Revision history

Cholmondely: Added picture!

2021-07-12T23:31:01Z

Added picture!

Cholmondely: Tagged as Help page

2021-07-12T18:55:44Z

Tagged as Help page

Cholmondely: /* Shipboard Upgrades */ Added Priming Equipment link

2021-04-13T00:32:20Z

‎Shipboard Upgrades: Added Priming Equipment link

Cholmondely: /* (7) Galactic Standard Time indicator */ Link!

2021-03-05T11:15:02Z

‎(7) Galactic Standard Time indicator: Link!

Cholmondely: /* Comms log */ Links!

2021-02-28T21:42:02Z

‎Comms log: Links!

Cholmondely: /* Astrogation Console */ Link!

2021-02-28T21:41:07Z

‎Astrogation Console: Link!

Cholmondely: /* (5) Mass Lock/Status indicator */ Links!

2020-11-26T02:16:41Z

‎(5) Mass Lock/Status indicator: Links!

Cholmondely: /* Torus Jump Drive */ Links!

2020-11-26T02:15:42Z

‎Torus Jump Drive: Links!

Phkb: /* In-dock services */

2018-09-13T00:57:48Z

‎In-dock services

Phkb: /* Cargo Bay */

2018-09-13T00:52:27Z

‎Cargo Bay

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 Published by [[Faulcon de Lacy|Faulcon deLacy]]<br/>
 Written by Lt. D Hughes (Test Pilot, Cowell & MgRath Shipyards, Lave)<br/>
 Engineering Team:<br/>
 Prof. I. Bell, Prof. D. Braben<br/>

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 *For a full list of available upgrades, see the [[Oolite Equipment]] section of the Wiki.
 *For notes on priming optional OXP equipment see [[Priming Equipment]]
-[[Category:Oolite]]
+[[Category:Oolite]][[Category:Help pages]]

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 ==Shipboard Upgrades==
-For a full list of available upgrades, see the [[Oolite Equipment]] section of the Wiki.
+*For a full list of available upgrades, see the [[Oolite Equipment]] section of the Wiki.
 [[Category:Oolite]]

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 ====='''(7) Galactic Standard Time indicator'''=====
-Displays the current date and time in galactic meanTime, the standard notation for recording time in space. It is used because it does not rely on point of reference like planetary rotations.  Upon exiting witchspace, the clock will temporarily enter update mode to synchronise with the local time signal as broadcast by all witchspace beacons. This is necessary due to the small amount of relative time distortion experienced during witchspace transit.
+Displays the current date and time in galactic [[Time|meanTime]], the standard notation for recording time in space. It is used because it does not rely on point of reference like planetary rotations.  Upon exiting witchspace, the clock will temporarily enter update mode to synchronise with the local time signal as broadcast by all witchspace beacons. This is necessary due to the small amount of relative time distortion experienced during witchspace transit.
 ====='''(8) Scanner Zoom Factor'''=====

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 =====Comms log=====
-The view screen can also show communication logs as well as incoming communications. This is provided for pilots or crews who are hard of hearing or whose audio range is not supported by the standard audio set-up. An additional add-on is available from Williams Avionics allowing system messages from throughout the ship to be displayed on-screen, and this is now being supplied as standard by Cowell & MgRath.
+The view screen can also show communication logs as well as incoming communications. This is provided for pilots or crews who are hard of hearing or whose audio range is not supported by the standard audio set-up. An additional add-on is available from [[Aegidian Industries|Williams Avionics]] allowing system messages from throughout the ship to be displayed on-screen, and this is now being supplied as standard by [[Cowell & MgRath]].
 Incoming communiques are displayed forthcoming, but log transcripts may be recalled by pressing the button marked <font size="3">'''&#126;'''</font>, which will also indicate the transmission source on the [[IFF system]], if available within scanner range.

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 The DL-A396 Astrogator Console is a fully integrated unit, and was retrofitted to most spaceframes between 3155 and 3159.  It is now the standard console type used by GalCop vessels, including those of the [[Galactic Navy]].
-The console features several multifunction displays (MFDs) and customisable controls.  The manufacturer, [[Williams Avionics]], supplies the console with a default layout template, but users can customise the controls and displays as necessary.  The only display that retains a definite style is the local space scanner.
+The console features several multifunction displays (MFDs) and customisable controls.  The manufacturer, [[Aegidian Industries|Williams Avionics]], supplies the console with a default layout template, but users can customise the controls and displays as necessary.  The only display that retains a definite style is the local space scanner.
 The astrogator console is the interface to the astrogation computer that takes over the majority of the ship's navigation controls. The most recent unit, introduced in 3170, is the Socam 103, which includes all the standard controls along with advanced thruster control, a more advanced AI and a newly updated personality interface.

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 ====='''(5) Mass Lock/Status indicator'''=====
-This pulsating lamp shows the status of your ship. If it is green, the radar is clear, and the [[Pilot%27s_Reference_Manual#Torus_Jump_Drive|Torus Jump Drive]] may be activated. If it is yellow, there are other vessels or powered objects in the nearby vicinity, and the Jump Drive is inhibited. If it is red, there is a danger to your ship: a hostile may have target-locked your ship, your energy reserves may be very low, you may be at too low an altitude, or your cabin temperature may be approaching a dangerous level.
+This pulsating lamp shows the status of your ship. If it is green, the radar is clear, and the [[Torus Drive|Torus Jump Drive]] may be activated. If it is yellow, there are other vessels or powered objects in the nearby vicinity, and the Jump Drive is inhibited. If it is red, there is a danger to your ship: a hostile may have target-locked your ship, your energy reserves may be very low, you may be at too low an altitude, or your cabin temperature may be approaching a dangerous level.
 ====='''(6) Short-range Scanner'''=====

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 =====Torus Jump Drive=====
-The so-called Torus Drive, also known as a flux distortion drive or simply a Jump drive, physically changes the inertial mass of an object by projecting a gravitic field around it. This means that any vessel fitted with one can achieve approximately three times the speed normally achievable with the system drive.  The downside of this is that the ship is vulnerable to collision with asteroidal bodies that penetrate the gravitic field. The field itself is disrupted by the passage of other system drives within the field, resulting in the vessel being 'dumped' back into normal space.
+The so-called [[Torus Drive]], also known as a flux distortion drive or simply a Jump drive, physically changes the inertial mass of an object by projecting a gravitic field around it. This means that any vessel fitted with one can achieve approximately three times the speed normally achievable with the system drive.  The downside of this is that the ship is vulnerable to collision with asteroidal bodies that penetrate the gravitic field. The field itself is disrupted by the passage of other system drives within the field, resulting in the vessel being 'dumped' back into normal space.
 The standard control for activating or deactivating this drive is marked <font size="3">'''j'''</font> on the astrogation console.

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 *''Ship outfitting''<br/>Press '''f3''' or '''3'''<br/>Lists equipment and services available for purchase and installment.
 *''Shipyard''<br/>Press '''f3''' or '''3''' twice<br/> Displays what vessels are for sale at the local dealership.
-*''Local Carrier Market''<br/>Press '''f8''' or '''8''' twice<br/>Shows the local carrier contracts available, for passengers and cargo. When browsing a contract, pressing <font size="3">'''?'''</font> will prompt the Galactic chart to show the location of the destination.
+*''Local Commodity Market''<br/>Press '''f8''' or '''8'''<br/>Shows local market prices of available goods, and offers the opportunity to buy and sell.
 ====Head-up Display (HUD)====

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 From the bridge, all Cargo Bay functions are controlled by the Tichy CargoMate, often informally referred to as "the Librarian", as it is relied upon to keep all cargo indexed and updated to the ship's manifest, and using its C-claws, keep all cargo stacked and organized in the most practical manner possible.
-Should the need arise to jettison cargo mid-flight, this action is prompted by pressing <font size="3">'''d'''</font>. It is always advisable, however, to toggle through the Tichy's register first, by pressing <font size="3">'''shift-r'''</font>, to be certain it is the desired cargo that is next in line for ejection.
+Should the need arise to jettison cargo mid-flight, this action is prompted by pressing <font size="3">'''shift-d'''</font>. It is always advisable, however, to toggle through the Tichy's register first, by pressing <font size="3">'''shift-r'''</font>, to be certain it is the desired cargo that is next in line for ejection.
 ===Engineering===