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Thrusters

2021-08-27T14:28:40Z

WarStalkeR: FCU & MFC links.

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Thrusters are a mandatory part of spaceships: Not only can a spaceship not move on its own without them, but the game defines a spaceship by their inclusion. Thrusters determine which directions a spaceship can be flown and at what speed, and they require power and propellant to function. Cables and pipes must attach a thrusters [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]] to a network with sufficient power and sufficient [[Propellant tank|propellant]] in order for them to function.

== Basic information ==

* To be able to fly, a spaceship needs at least one thruster.
** [[Plasma_thruster|Plasma]] Thrusters are the biggest thrusters so far, which can be upgraded to output more thrust. For full thrust they need a warm up time.
** [[Box_thruster|Box]] and [[Triangle_thruster|triangle]] thrusters are big "main" thrusters and consist of multiple parts that need to be bolted together.
** [[Maneuver_thruster|Maneuver]] thrusters enable small movements of the ship such as adjusting yaw and pitch, though they can still be used as main thrusters on smaller ships.
** Thrusters need to be [[Bolt tool|bolted]] to a [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]] that has access to propellant and electricity.
*** The [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]] has to be [[Bolt tool|bolted]] to the ship's frame with at least two bolts in order for the mounted thruster to properly function and respond to the [[Flight control unit|flight control unit]] and [[Main flight computer|main flight computer]] inputs.

* Thrusters need to be in the same [[Data networks|data network]] as both the [[Flight control unit|flight control unit]] and [[Main flight computer|main flight computer]], if they are to be controlled by the main flight computer.

* Thrusters require power to function.
** To get power, a [[Cable tool|cable]] has to be drawn from a power source, such as a [[Generator]] or [[Battery]] to the [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]]'s socket.

* A thruster also requires [[Propellant tank|propellant]] to function.
** To get propellant, a [[Pipe tool|pipe]] has to be drawn between the device hardpoint and a gas container.

* Plasma Thrusters will need an additional type of propellant in the future, called Karnite.
** This new fuel will come in the same containers as regular propellant does.

== Thruster types ==

There are four different thruster types currently available, with all thrusters except the plasma thruster now having three separate variants outlined as tiers one through three:

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|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Triangle thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true}}
|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Plasma thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true}}
|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Maneuver thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true|removeSections=SB Infobox Device Construction}}
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== Device fields ==

Each of the four thrusters share a set of common device fields (below), but the plasma thruster has additional device fields owing to its unique characteristics.
{|class="wikitable"
! YOLOL field
! description
! range
|-
! '''ThrusterState'''
| Requested output of the thruster
| 0 - 10 000
|-
! '''ThrusterCurrentThrust'''
| Current output of the thruster
| 0 - 10 000
|}

In addition to these, the plasma thruster has two extra fields.
{|class="wikitable"
! YOLOL field
! description
! range
|-
! '''isactive'''
| 1 = charge ; 0 = discharge
| /
|-
! '''chargelevel'''
| the current charge level of the plasma thruster, must be 1 to produce thrust
| 0 - 1
|}

To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages:
* [[Universal tool|Universal Tool]]
* [[Data networks|Data networks]]
* [[YOLOL|YOLOL]]

== Related Content ==
[[File:Plasma_thruster_resource_usage_(dark).png|400px]]

[[Category:Devices and machines|Thrusters]]

Thrusters

2021-08-27T14:27:12Z

WarStalkeR: Hardpoint has to be bolted with at least two bolts to the ship's frame.

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Thrusters are a mandatory part of spaceships: Not only can a spaceship not move on its own without them, but the game defines a spaceship by their inclusion. Thrusters determine which directions a spaceship can be flown and at what speed, and they require power and propellant to function. Cables and pipes must attach a thrusters [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]] to a network with sufficient power and sufficient [[Propellant tank|propellant]] in order for them to function.

== Basic information ==

* To be able to fly, a spaceship needs at least one thruster.
** [[Plasma_thruster|Plasma]] Thrusters are the biggest thrusters so far, which can be upgraded to output more thrust. For full thrust they need a warm up time.
** [[Box_thruster|Box]] and [[Triangle_thruster|triangle]] thrusters are big "main" thrusters and consist of multiple parts that need to be bolted together.
** [[Maneuver_thruster|Maneuver]] thrusters enable small movements of the ship such as adjusting yaw and pitch, though they can still be used as main thrusters on smaller ships.
** Thrusters need to be [[Bolt tool|bolted]] to a [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]] that has access to propellant and electricity.
*** The [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]] has to be [[Bolt tool|bolted]] to the ship's frame with at least two bolts in order for the mounted thruster to properly function and respond to the Flight Control Unit and Main Flight Computer inputs.

* Thrusters need to be in the same [[Data networks|data network]] as both the [[Flight control unit|flight control unit]] and [[Main flight computer|main flight computer]], if they are to be controlled by the main flight computer.

* Thrusters require power to function.
** To get power, a [[Cable tool|cable]] has to be drawn from a power source, such as a [[Generator]] or [[Battery]] to the [[Hardpoints|hardpoint]]'s socket.

* A thruster also requires [[Propellant tank|propellant]] to function.
** To get propellant, a [[Pipe tool|pipe]] has to be drawn between the device hardpoint and a gas container.

* Plasma Thrusters will need an additional type of propellant in the future, called Karnite.
** This new fuel will come in the same containers as regular propellant does.

== Thruster types ==

There are four different thruster types currently available, with all thrusters except the plasma thruster now having three separate variants outlined as tiers one through three:

{{SB Infobox Compact
|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Box thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true}}
|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Triangle thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true}}
|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Plasma thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true}}
|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Maneuver thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true|removeSections=SB Infobox Device Construction}}
}}

== Device fields ==

Each of the four thrusters share a set of common device fields (below), but the plasma thruster has additional device fields owing to its unique characteristics.
{|class="wikitable"
! YOLOL field
! description
! range
|-
! '''ThrusterState'''
| Requested output of the thruster
| 0 - 10 000
|-
! '''ThrusterCurrentThrust'''
| Current output of the thruster
| 0 - 10 000
|}

In addition to these, the plasma thruster has two extra fields.
{|class="wikitable"
! YOLOL field
! description
! range
|-
! '''isactive'''
| 1 = charge ; 0 = discharge
| /
|-
! '''chargelevel'''
| the current charge level of the plasma thruster, must be 1 to produce thrust
| 0 - 1
|}

To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages:
* [[Universal tool|Universal Tool]]
* [[Data networks|Data networks]]
* [[YOLOL|YOLOL]]

== Related Content ==
[[File:Plasma_thruster_resource_usage_(dark).png|400px]]

[[Category:Devices and machines|Thrusters]]

Enhancer

2021-08-26T07:35:03Z

WarStalkeR: Enhancement for T1 fuel chamber was incorrect. It is actually 66%/100%/116% instead of 100%/150%/175%. Was thoroughly tested in SSC.

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}}<section begin=summary/>Enhancers are devices that can attach to a [[Generator_(Assembly)|generator]] and provide boosts to some device characteristics. Only the devices that are within a specific range of the enhancer's modular interface side are affected, and this range varies between tiers of enhancers.<section end=summary/>

== Types ==

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|{{SB Infobox Device IO
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|{{SB Infobox Device IO
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== Basic Usage ==

* Casts a ray that goes through modules. If the ray hits a module, that module gets the benefit of the enhancement.
** Enhancers increase the efficiency of [[Fuel_chamber|fuel chambers]] and [[Cooling_rack|cooling racks]].
* There are three tiers on the enhancement modules.
** Tier 1 casts a ray that can reach 96 cm (only the module it is attached to).
** Tier 2 that casts a ray that can reach 192 cm (possibly two modules).
** Tier 3 that casts a ray that can reach 288 cm (possibly three modules).
* If several rays are hitting the same module, there will be extra benefit, but with diminishing returns.
** There is no benefit past 3 enhancers.

== Basic information ==

* Only fuel chambers and cooling racks gain an efficiency increase from enhancers.
* Fuel chambers will convert the same amount of 'raw fuel' into more 'processed fuel', either allowing for more generator units to be run from one fuel chamber, or for the [[fuel rod]] to last longer.
* Coolant racks will use less coolant to cool the same ammount of heat production.

Enhancer benefit:
* One enhancer provides a 40% reduction for T1 and 50% reduction for T2/T3 in fuel/coolant usage. T1 fuel chamber can provide 5 generator units, while T2/T3 fuel chamber can provide 6 generator units with 'processed fuel'.
* Two enhancers provide a 50% reduction for T1 and 60% reduction for T2/T3 in fuel/coolant usage. T1 fuel chamber can provide 6 generator units, while T2/T3 fuel chamber can provide 7.5 generator units with 'processed fuel'.
* Three enhancers provide a 53.8% reduction for T1 and 63.6% reduction for T2/T3 in fuel/coolant usage. T1 fuel chamber can provide 6.5 generator units, while T2/T3 fuel chamber can provide 8.25 generator units with 'processed fuel'.
* Further enhancer rays hitting a device do not provide any more benefit.
<br>
A single fuel chamber, enhanced three times, using three tier 1 enhancers.<br>
[[File:GeneratorTier1_3xEnchanced.png|400px]]<br>
Three fuel chambers all enhanced once, using a single Tier 3 enhancer.<br>
[[File:GeneratorTier3_1xEnchanced.png|400px]]<br>

== Related Articles ==

* [[Generator (Assembly)]]

[[Category:Devices and machines]]

Fuel chamber

2021-08-26T05:59:57Z

WarStalkeR: Enhancement for T1 fuel chamber was incorrect. It is actually 66%/100%/116% instead of 100%/150%/175%. Was thoroughly tested in SSC.

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|ua=Паливна камера
|jp=燃料チャンバー
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|{{SB Infobox Device General Information
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}}<section begin=summary/>Fuel chambers are an integral part of [[Generator_(Assembly)|generators]], as they convert raw fuel from [[Fuel rod|fuel rods]] and deliver processed fuel to [[Generator_unit|generator units]]. Their conversion efficiency can be significantly increased with [[Enhancer|enhancers]].<section end=summary/>

== Basic Usage ==

* '''NOTE!''' tier 1 generator parts are not compatible with Tier 2 or 3.
** Tier 2 and tier 3 parts are compatible.

* Receives '''Raw Fuel''' from the fuel rod and converts it to '''Processed Fuel'''.
** This process also generates '''Heat'''.
* Distributes '''Processed Fuel''' to generator units.
* There are nine connectors, two on each long side and one on the "back" side of the chamber.
* Other modules can be attached to the connectors.

* Fuel chambers produce heat proportinal to their unit rate.
** See [[Generator_(Assembly)#Heat_and_cooling|heat and cooling]] for more info.

* T1 fuel chambers require a [[nhurgite]] [[fuel rod]], T2 and T3 fuel chambers require an [[exorium]] [[fuel rod]].
* One fuel rod can support three generator units, or 3000 (3750 for T3) units of electricity per second, without enhancement.
* If an enhancement effect is used on the fuel chamber, the efficiency rate of processing '''Processed Fuel''' from '''Raw Fuel''' increases.

== Types ==

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|{{SB Infobox Device General Information
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|{{SB Infobox Device IO
|heatOut=100 per second
|fuelIn=135 per second ''(raw)''
|fuelOut=75 per second ''(refined)''
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}}

|{{SB Mini Infobox Begin
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|primaryMaterial=Aegisium
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|{{SB Infobox Device IO
|heatOut=90 per second
|fuelIn=60 per second ''(raw)''
|fuelOut=75 per second ''(processed)''
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}}

|{{SB Mini Infobox Begin
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|name=Tier 3 fuel chamber
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|corrosionResistance=485
|primaryMaterial=Ymrium
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|{{SB Infobox Device IO
|heatOut=80 per second
|fuelIn=60 per second ''(raw)''
|fuelOut=75 per second ''(processed)''
|modInterfaces=9
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}}

|{{SB Infobox Device Construction
|charodium=20%
|aegisium=10%
|lukium=20%
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|arkanium=15%
|bastium=15%
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}}
}}

== Device fields ==
<section begin=deviceFields/>
{|class="wikitable"
! YOLOL field
! Description
! Range
|-
! '''FuelChamberFuel'''
|The amount of fuel currently available in this chamber's fuel rod
| 0 - 300000
|-
! '''FuelChamberMaxFuel'''
|Maximum amount of fuel that can be stored in this chamber's rod, zero if no rod
| 0 - 300000
|-
! '''FuelChamberUnitRateLimit'''
|Upper limit for conversion rate for this fuel chamber
| 0 - 100
|-
! '''FuelChamberUnitRate'''
|Current conversion rate for this fuel chamber. Conversion is being performed at 1 conversion * this percentage per second
| 0 - 100
|-
|}<section end=deviceFields/>

To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages:
* [[Universal tool|Universal Tool]]
* [[Data networks|Data networks]]
* [[YOLOL|YOLOL]]

== Related Articles ==

* [[Generator (Assembly)]]

[[Category:Devices and machines]]