Advanced Navigational Array

Overview

Many times during exploration of the galaxies, commanders find themselves looking for a quick way to get to a certain destination planet. Route planning over long distances can be tedious and is often prone to trial and error: In some cases, distance between consecutive stops on the way to destination may be very close to the 7.0 LY fuel limit, creating uncertainty in regards to the feasibility of the trip. In other cases, destinations may simply be unreachable.

The Advanced Navigational Array is a navigation computer software upgrade, designed to assist commanders in planning long routes on the galactic map. In its current implementation, it allows commanders to view the Interplanetary Connectivity Grid for the galaxy they are currently in, plus an overlay of the shortest route to their selected destination. It should ne noted that shortest route refers to minimum number of jumps required and not necessarily shortest journey time. It also allows for a quick and easy way to spot unreachable destinations on the current galaxy.

Usage

The ANA is activated by pressing '!' (Shift + 1), while on the galactic chart screen. The ICG and route to destination will be displayed for as long as '!' remains pressed and will switch off upon key release. See images below for examples:

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Galactic chart screen selected.

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'!' pressed and held. ANA is now active showing ICG and route to selected destination.

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Selected destination is unreachable. Only ICG is plotted in this case.

Availability

The Advanced Navigational Array is buyable equipment, available at any planet of Tech Level 7 or higher. Cost: 2250 Cr. This equipment is not supported in Oolite versions earlier than 1.67.