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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. The hardpoint '''must''' be bolted '''directly''' to the frame to be seen as a valid thruster hardpoint.
== Summary ==
<br>
<br>
[[File:Starbase_devices_thrusters_box.png|400px]]
<br>
<br>
Thrusters are a mandatory part of spaceships in order for them to be able to fly. At least one thruster is required in each ship.<br>
 
== Use ==
Thrusters determine which directions spaceships can be flown and at what speed, and they require power and propellant to function.<br>
A cable drawn from the power source must be attached to the base of the thruster for correct distribution of power.<br>
 
* There are four different thruster types available:
 
** Plasma thrusters
** Box thrusters
** Triangle thrusters
** Maneuver thrusters


== Basic information ==
== Basic information ==


* To be able to fly, a spaceship needs at least one thruster.
* 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.  
** 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, though.  
** [[Box_thruster|Box]] and [[Triangle_thruster|triangle]] thrusters are big "main" thrusters and consist of multiple parts that need to be bolted together.
** Box and 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.
** 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.
** 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 or respond to the [[Main flight computer|main flight computer's]] 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 need to be in the same [[Data networks|data network]] as the FCU [[Flight control unit]] and MFC [[Main flight computer]], if they are to be controled by the MFC.


* Thrusters require power to function.
* 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.  
** 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.
* A thruster also requires [[Propellant|propellant]] to function.
** To get propellant, a [[Pipe tool|pipe]] has to be drawn between the device hardpoint and a propellant container.
** 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.
* Plasma Trusters 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.  
** This new fuel will come in the same containers as regular propellant does.  


== Thruster types ==
== 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:
=== Plasma thruster ===
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Smallest possible plasma Thruster setup. plasma thrusters are build from a variety of parts.
 
* Box thrusters provide varrying amount of thrust depending on the amount of superconductors.
* The smallest plasma thruster setup will provide 3.5 mil thrust when cold which doubles when warmed up.
* plasma thrusters charge when their isactive field is set to 1 and lose charge if it is set to 0.
* a plasma thruster has to be fully charged in order to produce thrust.
* once the plasma thruster is fully charged it will begin to warm up, which will take 60 seconds.
* Every added superconductor ring will provide an additional 3.5 mil thrust cold and 7 mil warmed up.
* A plasma thruster nozzle is not required, but is needed to reach full thrust. 
* At maximum thrust the base plasma thruster uses 598 propellant per second and 1,54K  electricity per second.
 
=== Box thruster ===
<br>
<br>
[[File:Thruster_with_base.png|400px]]
<br>
<br>
Box Thrusters with regular and corner base variants.
 
* Box thrusters provide 500 000 thrust
* At maximum thrust Box thrusters use 41.28 propellant per second and 210 electricity per second.
 
=== Triangle thruster ===
<br>
<br>
[[File:Starbase_Triangle_thruster_stacks.png|400px]]
<br>
<br>
Triangle thrusters. The sides with a hexagon on them can be used to stack multiple thrusters to one base.


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* Triangle thrusters provide 300 000 thrust
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* At maximum thrust Triangle thrusters use 37.15 propellant per second and 96 electricity per second.
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|{{#invoke:Transcluder|main|Plasma thruster|only=templates|templates=SB Infobox|makeLink=true}}
=== Maneuver thruster ===
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[[File:Starbase_maneuver_thruster.png|400px]]
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Small thrusters meant for maneuvering the ship.
 
* Maneuver thrusters provide 40 000 thrust
* At maximum thrust Maneuver thrusters use 23.3 propellant per second and 40 electricity per second.


{| class="wikitable"
== Resource efficiency ==
!colspan="10"|Thrusters comparison
Graphs showing thruster resource efficiencies per thrust level, electricity per second (eps) in blue and propellant per second (pps) in orange.<br>
|-
Warning: Graphs are outdated since the 03.03.2021. New graphs may follow.
!rowspan="2"|
<br>
!colspan="3"|thrust/electricity
<br>
!colspan="3"|thrust/propellant
<br>
!colspan="3"|thrust/kg
[[File:Box_Thruster_Usage.jpg|400px]] [[File:Triangle_Thruster_Usage.jpg|400px]] [[File:Maneuver_Thruster_Usage.jpg|400px]]
|-
!T1
!T2
!T3
!T1
!T2
!T3
!T1
!T2
!T3
|-
!Box thruster
|2381
|style="background-color: green;"|2996
|2189
|16150
|style="background-color: green;"|20396
|16601
|26,49
|29,13
|style="background-color: green;"|34,43
|-
!Triangle thruster
|3119
|style="background-color: green;"|3924
|2866
|10767
|style="background-color: green;"|13542
|11067
|26,06
|28,67
|style="background-color: green;"|33,88
|-
!Maneuver thruster
|1000
|style="background-color: green;"|1222
|867
|2667
|style="background-color: green;"|3259
|2889
|89,69
|98,65
|style="background-color: green;"|116,59
|-
!Plasma thruster
|colspan="3"|4380 + 7955 per ring
|colspan="3"|16129 + 18135 per ring
|colspan="3"|5,82 + 50,36 per ring
|}


== Device fields ==
== 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.
To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages:
* [[Universal tool|Universal Tool]]
* [[Data networks|Data networks]]
* [[YOLOL|YOLOL]]
 
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{|class="wikitable"
! YOLOL field
! YOLOL field
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In addition to these, the plasma thruster has two extra fields.  
in addition to the fields mentioned above, the plasma thruster has two additional fields.  
{|class="wikitable"
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! YOLOL field
! YOLOL field
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! '''chargelevel'''
! '''chargelevel'''
| the current charge level of the plasma thruster, must be 1 to produce thrust
| the current charge level of the plasma thruster
| 0 - 1
| 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:Box_thruster_resource_usage_(dark).png|400px]] [[File:Triangle_thruster_resource_usage_(dark).png|400px]] [[File:Maneuver_thruster_resource_usage_(dark).png|400px]]-->[[File:Plasma_thruster_resource_usage_(dark).png|400px]]
[[File:Thruster_exhaust_1.jpg|400px]]
[[File:Thruster_exhaust_2.jpg|400px]]


[[Category:Devices and machines|Thrusters]]
[[Category:Devices and machines|Thrusters]]

Revision as of 14:52, 3 March 2021

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Summary



Starbase devices thrusters box.png

Thrusters are a mandatory part of spaceships in order for them to be able to fly. At least one thruster is required in each ship.

Use

Thrusters determine which directions spaceships can be flown and at what speed, and they require power and propellant to function.
A cable drawn from the power source must be attached to the base of the thruster for correct distribution of power.

  • There are four different thruster types available:
    • Plasma thrusters
    • Box thrusters
    • Triangle thrusters
    • Maneuver thrusters

Basic information

  • To be able to fly, a spaceship needs at least one 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, though.
    • Box and triangle thrusters are big "main" thrusters and consist of multiple parts that need to be bolted together.
    • 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 bolted to a Hardpoint that has access to propellant and electricity.
  • Thrusters require power to function.
  • A thruster also requires propellant to function.
    • To get propellant, a pipe has to be drawn between the device hardpoint and a gas container.
  • Plasma Trusters 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

Plasma thruster



placeholder for image

Smallest possible plasma Thruster setup. plasma thrusters are build from a variety of parts.

  • Box thrusters provide varrying amount of thrust depending on the amount of superconductors.
  • The smallest plasma thruster setup will provide 3.5 mil thrust when cold which doubles when warmed up.
  • plasma thrusters charge when their isactive field is set to 1 and lose charge if it is set to 0.
  • a plasma thruster has to be fully charged in order to produce thrust.
  • once the plasma thruster is fully charged it will begin to warm up, which will take 60 seconds.
  • Every added superconductor ring will provide an additional 3.5 mil thrust cold and 7 mil warmed up.
  • A plasma thruster nozzle is not required, but is needed to reach full thrust.
  • At maximum thrust the base plasma thruster uses 598 propellant per second and 1,54K electricity per second.

Box thruster



Thruster with base.png

Box Thrusters with regular and corner base variants.

  • Box thrusters provide 500 000 thrust
  • At maximum thrust Box thrusters use 41.28 propellant per second and 210 electricity per second.

Triangle thruster



Starbase Triangle thruster stacks.png

Triangle thrusters. The sides with a hexagon on them can be used to stack multiple thrusters to one base.

  • Triangle thrusters provide 300 000 thrust
  • At maximum thrust Triangle thrusters use 37.15 propellant per second and 96 electricity per second.

Maneuver thruster



Starbase maneuver thruster.png

Small thrusters meant for maneuvering the ship.

  • Maneuver thrusters provide 40 000 thrust
  • At maximum thrust Maneuver thrusters use 23.3 propellant per second and 40 electricity per second.

Resource efficiency

Graphs showing thruster resource efficiencies per thrust level, electricity per second (eps) in blue and propellant per second (pps) in orange.
Warning: Graphs are outdated since the 03.03.2021. New graphs may follow.


Box Thruster Usage.jpg Triangle Thruster Usage.jpg Maneuver Thruster Usage.jpg

Device fields

To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages:

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 the fields mentioned above, the plasma thruster has two additional fields.

YOLOL field description range
isactive 1 = charge ; 0 = discharge /
chargelevel the current charge level of the plasma thruster 0 - 1
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