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Kermit-old: Hyperlink to Regional Operational Considerations

2025-07-01T18:08:26Z

Hyperlink to Regional Operational Considerations

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	=== Knowing your mission ===		=== Knowing your mission ===
	First, why are you setting up an expedition? What is it that you're seeking? Missions can be varied, and objectives besides "exploring" or "scavenging" have to be given to the crew. Is it a derelict corporate station that is being investigated? Then perhaps the objective might be to look for materials (Phoron maybe?), investigate the reasons behind its crew leaving it, or perhaps fix and reclaim the place. You can, and should get a preliminary scan from the Horizon's sensors to get a good idea of where to go and what you will throw your expedition into, and thus, choose what the objective will be.		First, why are you setting up an expedition? What is it that you're seeking? Missions can be varied, and objectives besides "exploring" or "scavenging" have to be given to the crew. Is it a derelict corporate station that is being investigated? Then perhaps the objective might be to look for materials (Phoron maybe?), investigate the reasons behind its crew leaving it, or perhaps fix and reclaim the place. You can, and should get a preliminary scan from the Horizon's sensors to get a good idea of where to go and what you will throw your expedition into, and thus, choose what the objective will be.

			'''It's also important to verify if you are even permitted to conduct such a mission in the territory you are in. Regional permissions can be found [[SCCV_Horizon#Regional_Operational_Considerations\|here]]!'''

	Of course, missions can change, which is why the Horizon should be ready to listen to the reports from the Intrepid and adapt the mission parameters to the finds on the ground. In the absence of the Horizon, or if a command member or another "Expedition Leader" can, the Intrepid and its crew can adapt to the situation by itself, naturally. In any case, having a clear objective for the expedition, and being aware of it, is paramount to properly gearing up for the expedition, as well as working on the field efficiently and safely.		Of course, missions can change, which is why the Horizon should be ready to listen to the reports from the Intrepid and adapt the mission parameters to the finds on the ground. In the absence of the Horizon, or if a command member or another "Expedition Leader" can, the Intrepid and its crew can adapt to the situation by itself, naturally. In any case, having a clear objective for the expedition, and being aware of it, is paramount to properly gearing up for the expedition, as well as working on the field efficiently and safely.

Ben10083: Adds a note regarding expeditionary radio recommendations under Surviving an expedition

2025-03-03T00:18:25Z

Adds a note regarding expeditionary radio recommendations under Surviving an expedition

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	Besides accomplishing your mission, your main objective should also be to survive, and bring every member of your expedition back in one piece. These tips may help you avoid incidents and trouble.		Besides accomplishing your mission, your main objective should also be to survive, and bring every member of your expedition back in one piece. These tips may help you avoid incidents and trouble.

			* '''You are typically out of range of most radio channels during your mission.''' You should account for this and consider bringing a handheld radio, or using the provided expeditionary frequency ('''148.7''') to keep in contact with your colleagues.
	* '''In a place like a derelict station and the likes, a room with atmosphere is no excuse to turn your internals off'''. The next room might be vented, someone might open the wrong door or pierce through the wrong wall, and depressurize the room. You want your internals to remain on in case this happens		* '''In a place like a derelict station and the likes, a room with atmosphere is no excuse to turn your internals off'''. The next room might be vented, someone might open the wrong door or pierce through the wrong wall, and depressurize the room. You want your internals to remain on in case this happens
	* Likewise '''An exoplanet harboring life, and an atmosphere, is no excuse to turn your internals off'''. Bring an analyzer, make sure that the gases in the atmosphere are breathable, and in the right composition to make it actually breathable. ONLY once you ensured that the atmosphere is indeed breathable can you consider turning your internals off. Have your local medical specialist on standby when you do too, in case you misjudged the atmosphere and suffer the consequences.		* Likewise '''An exoplanet harboring life, and an atmosphere, is no excuse to turn your internals off'''. Bring an analyzer, make sure that the gases in the atmosphere are breathable, and in the right composition to make it actually breathable. ONLY once you ensured that the atmosphere is indeed breathable can you consider turning your internals off. Have your local medical specialist on standby when you do too, in case you misjudged the atmosphere and suffer the consequences.

StevIII: Replaces mining pod with spark. Better late than never.

2024-05-20T08:39:36Z

Replaces mining pod with spark. Better late than never.

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	=== The right gear for the right job ===		=== The right gear for the right job ===
	While the Intrepid, or even the ~~mining pod~~ comes with some gear that might help, an expedition crew will almost ALWAYS need to bring extra gear. Depending on the site, you might need to adapt as well, however, there are things that you should always bring, no matter where you're headed:		While the Intrepid, or even the Spark comes with some gear that might help, an expedition crew will almost ALWAYS need to bring extra gear. Depending on the site, you might need to adapt as well, however, there are things that you should always bring, no matter where you're headed:
	* '''A GPS for each member of the expedition, and an extra one to leave on the Intrepid''', so that expedition members can find their way back to the shuttle.		* '''A GPS for each member of the expedition, and an extra one to leave on the Intrepid''', so that expedition members can find their way back to the shuttle.
	* '''A stack of steel sheets, and a stack of steel rods at least'''. Rods are especially important if headed to a site located in space, allowing the crew to build lattice bridges, and reduce the risks of ending up stranded in space.		* '''A stack of steel sheets, and a stack of steel rods at least'''. Rods are especially important if headed to a site located in space, allowing the crew to build lattice bridges, and reduce the risks of ending up stranded in space.
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	== The Intrepid ==		== The Intrepid ==
	[[File:Intrepidmarkeddesc.png\|right\|thumb\|link=https://wiki.aurorastation.org/images/e/e8/Intrepidmarked.png\|The Intrepid, your trusty shuttle to bring you to whatever strange and possibly deadly site you're headed to.]]		[[File:Intrepidmarkeddesc.png\|right\|thumb\|link=https://wiki.aurorastation.org/images/e/e8/Intrepidmarked.png\|The Intrepid, your trusty shuttle to bring you to whatever strange and possibly deadly site you're headed to.]]
	The Intrepid is a large shuttle meant for exploration and expeditions. Along with the ~~Mining Pod~~ it is one of the two auxiliary crafts of the Horizon. Another use of the Intrepid can be to take crewmembers to various planets and stations, as the Horizon itself is not fit for flight in atmosphere and landings, and is too big to dock with most stations. Most if not all of your expeditions will be done thanks to the Intrepid, as it will be your main means of transport.		The Intrepid is a large shuttle meant for exploration and expeditions. Along with the Spark it is one of the two auxiliary crafts of the Horizon. Another use of the Intrepid can be to take crewmembers to various planets and stations, as the Horizon itself is not fit for flight in atmosphere and landings, and is too big to dock with most stations. Most if not all of your expeditions will be done thanks to the Intrepid, as it will be your main means of transport.

	Just like with your mission, and gear, knowing your shuttle can make the difference between life and death, between a successful expedition, and a failure. Firstly, the Intrepid comes with its own little departmental areas:		Just like with your mission, and gear, knowing your shuttle can make the difference between life and death, between a successful expedition, and a failure. Firstly, the Intrepid comes with its own little departmental areas:
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	# Finally, '''the long range holopad''' can be used to communicate with any craft also built with one. Generally, it will be used to maintain a line of communication with the Horizon. If no one is staying in the Intrepid during the expedition, it's advised that the expedition crew link their PDAs to the holopad to be notified when the holopad registers an incoming call (to do so, take your PDA in your active hand, and click the long range holopad.)		# Finally, '''the long range holopad''' can be used to communicate with any craft also built with one. Generally, it will be used to maintain a line of communication with the Horizon. If no one is staying in the Intrepid during the expedition, it's advised that the expedition crew link their PDAs to the holopad to be notified when the holopad registers an incoming call (to do so, take your PDA in your active hand, and click the long range holopad.)

	=== Using the ~~Mining Pod~~ for expeditions ===		=== Using the Spark for expeditions ===
	While not forbidden, ''using the ~~Mining Pod~~ for expeditions is not encouraged''. If for some reason, an expedition is to be done with the ~~mining pod~~, remember that will lack several advantages that the Intrepid has, such as a medbay, weaponry, and overall, space for storage and the crew.		While not forbidden, ''using the Spark for expeditions is not encouraged''. If for some reason, an expedition is to be done with the Spark, remember that it will lack several advantages that the Intrepid has, such as a medbay, weaponry, and overall, space for storage and the crew.

	Not only that, but remember that miners are autonomous, and are free to leave with ~~their mining pod~~ and do their work as they wish. While one can ask them for assistance, needing to set up an expedition is not an excuse to prevent miners from doing their work and taking the ~~mining pod~~ from them, ''this is why the Intrepid is here''.		Not only that, but remember that miners are autonomous, and are free to leave with the Spark and do their work as they wish. While one can ask them for assistance, needing to set up an expedition is not an excuse to prevent miners from doing their work and taking the Spark from them, ''this is why the Intrepid is here''.

	== On the field ==		== On the field ==

La Villa Strangiato at 08:24, 15 October 2023

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Triogenix: Massive update.

2022-10-02T19:47:30Z

Massive update.

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WickedCybs: fixed some awkward sentences

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	A shuttle-craft on the larger-end of things. This a middling shuttle in terms of how much it will challenge a pilot and it requires formal training and experience to move. Anyone who can pilot the Horizon can pilot the Intrepid, additionally you can expect Xenoarchaeologists, the Research Director and some Scientists to be able to competently fly it. The pilot will always have the highest authority on their shuttle, but if they aren't going out with the Expedition you may want to pick a leader to organize everyone. The Bridge crew should ideally be flying and leading expeditions but this is a role anyone capable of flying the shuttle can take if needed.		A shuttle-craft on the larger-end of things. This a middling shuttle in terms of how much it will challenge a pilot and it requires formal training and experience to move. Anyone who can pilot the Horizon can pilot the Intrepid, additionally you can expect Xenoarchaeologists, the Research Director and some Scientists to be able to competently fly it. The pilot will always have the highest authority on their shuttle, but if they aren't going out with the Expedition you may want to pick a leader to organize everyone. The Bridge crew should ideally be flying and leading expeditions but this is a role anyone capable of flying the shuttle can take if needed.

	Given one of the objectives of the Horizon is to explore its surroundings, an organized expedition shouldn't be denied by Horizon Command or impeded. They do not ~~need~~ to do any paperwork or "clearance". They ''should'' give a heads up to the Bridge about what they're planning and who is going. The Intrepid can only be grounded with a ''very good'' reason. It should be remembered, the Intrepid is a long-range shuttle. It is more than capable of independently going to where it needs to be without the Horizon moving at all.		Given one of the objectives of the Horizon is to explore its surroundings, an organized expedition shouldn't be denied by Horizon Command or impeded. They do not have to do any paperwork and do not need to get "clearance". They ''should'' give a heads up to the Bridge about what they're planning and who is going. The Intrepid can only be grounded with a ''very good'' reason. It should be remembered, the Intrepid is a long-range shuttle. It is more than capable of independently going to where it needs to be without the Horizon moving at all.

	'''The Mining Pod:'''		'''The Mining Pod:'''
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	A small shuttle. It's fast, nimble and easy to use to the point where the untrained could get a grasp on it given a few hours. Miners will have already gone through this as part of their limited training. Anyone who can fly the Horizon or Intrepid can also use the mining pod.		A small shuttle. It's fast, nimble and easy to use to the point where the untrained could get a grasp on it given a few hours. Miners will have already gone through this as part of their limited training. Anyone who can fly the Horizon or Intrepid can also use the mining pod.

	In the interest of self-sufficiency and profit miners are expected to be autonomous and operate with little oversight. They do not ~~need~~ to do any paperwork or "clearance". They ''should'' give a heads up to the Operations Manager or the Bridge if they aren't present so that someone is aware they're leaving. The Mining Pod can only be grounded with a ''very good'' reason. It should be remembered, the Mining Pod is more than capable of moving to where it needs to be without the Horizon moving at all.		In the interest of self-sufficiency and profit miners are expected to be autonomous and operate with little oversight. They do not have to do any paperwork and do not need to get "clearance". They ''should'' give a heads up to the Operations Manager or the Bridge if they aren't present so that someone is aware they're leaving. The Mining Pod can only be grounded with a ''very good'' reason. It should be remembered, the Mining Pod is more than capable of moving to where it needs to be without the Horizon moving at all.

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WickedCybs: big overhaul to the guide to away missions

2022-09-10T03:43:09Z

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Lonefly: Special Guides is deprecated.

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Triogenix at 07:27, 8 January 2022

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Coalf at 11:15, 8 March 2020

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	- Survival supplies, such as tools and efficient light sources.		- Survival supplies, such as tools and efficient light sources.

	- Medical supplies, especially emergency surgical tools.		- Medical supplies, especially emergency surgical tools.

	- Engineering supplies, such as materials.		- Engineering supplies, such as materials.

	- Food and water.		- Food and water.

	- GPS’, and other tracking safety equipment.		- GPS’, and other tracking safety equipment.

	- Radios.		- Radios.