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William Murdoch: /* Shuttle Maintenance */

2026-02-22T04:51:45Z

Shuttle Maintenance

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	Secondary thrust fuel is stored in the light grey fuel port on every shuttle. To open it, use a crowbar on the port, click on it with an empty hand, and remove the tank. These tanks can be refilled at the fuel bay in the hangar, although it is best to leave this to [[Hangar Technician\|technicians]].		Secondary thrust fuel is stored in the light grey fuel port on every shuttle. To open it, use a crowbar on the port, click on it with an empty hand, and remove the tank. These tanks can be refilled at the fuel bay in the hangar, although it is best to leave this to [[Hangar Technician\|technicians]].

	It's also important to remember that shuttles do not have an infinite supply of power. While undocked, a shuttle's APC and SMES will gradually drain (and depending on the equipment used, it'll drain even faster). This is usually not a huge concern, as shuttles tend to come with a large supply of power to last the entire round. However, losing power can become a problem if you fly into an overmap hazard that destroys your SMES or discharges it ([[Traitor\|and sometimes it's not just an overmap hazard]]).		It's also important to remember that shuttles do not have an infinite supply of power or air. While undocked, a shuttle's APC and SMES will gradually drain (and depending on the equipment used, it'll drain even faster). This is usually not a huge concern, as shuttles tend to come with a large supply of power to last the entire round. However, losing power can become a problem if you fly into an overmap hazard that destroys your SMES or discharges it ([[Traitor\|and sometimes it's not just an overmap hazard]]). Additionally, while most shuttles naturally transfer air with the Horizon after landing, during flight they utilize connect air tanks to supply the atmosphere. These air tanks can be replenished in the air station between the Intrepid and Quark hangars. Waste canisters can also be emptied here, should the shuttle have one such as the Intrepid.

	Luckily, the Intrepid has a generator on hand that can be fed with fuel (usually phoron, uranium, or graphite), and will power the APC if you're in trouble. To properly set it up, it needs to be wrenched down on a wire node connected to your shuttle's APC and turned on.		Luckily, the Intrepid has a generator on hand that can be fed with fuel (usually phoron, uranium, or graphite), and will power the APC if you're in trouble. To properly set it up, it needs to be wrenched down on a wire node connected to your shuttle's APC and turned on.

William Murdoch: /* Shuttle Maintenance */

2026-02-06T22:10:57Z

Shuttle Maintenance

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	==Shuttle Maintenance==		==Shuttle Maintenance==
	As previously stated, the thrusters require fuel in the form of gas to move around the overmap. Atmospheric Technicians will handle fuelling the Horizon, but other ships can be fueled by simply connecting a canister of CO2 to a connector. Normally, [[Hangar ~~Technicians~~]] handle the refueling of shuttles. Ship hulls can be repaired in the same way [[Guide to Construction\|regular walls can]], with welders or construction materials.		As previously stated, the thrusters require fuel in the form of gas to move around the overmap. Atmospheric Technicians will handle fuelling the Horizon, but other ships can be fueled by simply connecting a canister of CO2 to a connector. Normally, [[Hangar Technician]]s handle the refueling of shuttles. Ship hulls can be repaired in the same way [[Guide to Construction\|regular walls can]], with welders or construction materials.

	To move from z-level to z-level (or to transition from map to map), shuttles like the Intrepid or Spark require ''secondary thrust''. This is the fuel that allows them to take off from the hangar on to the surface of a planet; usually it's phoron, but other ships might use hydrogen.		To move from z-level to z-level (or to transition from map to map), shuttles like the Intrepid or Spark require ''secondary thrust''. This is the fuel that allows them to take off from the hangar on to the surface of a planet; usually it's phoron, but other ships might use hydrogen.

William Murdoch: /* Shuttle Maintenance */

2026-02-06T22:10:45Z

Shuttle Maintenance

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	Luckily, the Intrepid has a generator on hand that can be fed with fuel (usually phoron, uranium, or graphite), and will power the APC if you're in trouble. To properly set it up, it needs to be wrenched down on a wire node connected to your shuttle's APC and turned on.		Luckily, the Intrepid has a generator on hand that can be fed with fuel (usually phoron, uranium, or graphite), and will power the APC if you're in trouble. To properly set it up, it needs to be wrenched down on a wire node connected to your shuttle's APC and turned on.

	Also; roles with pilot access typically have access to the shuttle's APC, such as [[~~miner~~]]s have access to the Spark's APC.. Handy if you run into an electrical storm by accident!		Also; roles with pilot access typically have access to the shuttle's APC, such as [[Shaft Miner\|miners]] have access to the Spark's APC.. Handy if you run into an electrical storm by accident!

	==Away Sites==		==Away Sites==

William Murdoch: /* Shuttle Maintenance */ Minor update, and incorporating HTs as what they are. Hangar technicians.

2026-02-06T22:10:18Z

Shuttle Maintenance: Minor update, and incorporating HTs as what they are. Hangar technicians.

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	==Shuttle Maintenance==		==Shuttle Maintenance==
	As previously stated, the thrusters require fuel in the form of gas to move around the overmap. Atmospheric Technicians will handle fuelling the Horizon, but other ships can be ~~fuelled~~ by simply connecting a canister of CO2 to a connector. Ship hulls can be repaired in the same way [[Guide to Construction\|regular walls can]], with welders or construction materials.		As previously stated, the thrusters require fuel in the form of gas to move around the overmap. Atmospheric Technicians will handle fuelling the Horizon, but other ships can be fueled by simply connecting a canister of CO2 to a connector. Normally, [[Hangar Technicians]] handle the refueling of shuttles. Ship hulls can be repaired in the same way [[Guide to Construction\|regular walls can]], with welders or construction materials.

	~~However, to~~ move from z-level to z-level (or to transition from map to map), shuttles like the Intrepid or Spark require ''secondary thrust''. This is the fuel that allows them to take off from the hangar on to the surface of a planet; usually it's phoron, but other ships might use hydrogen.		To move from z-level to z-level (or to transition from map to map), shuttles like the Intrepid or Spark require ''secondary thrust''. This is the fuel that allows them to take off from the hangar on to the surface of a planet; usually it's phoron, but other ships might use hydrogen.

	Secondary thrust fuel is stored in the ~~bright yellow~~ fuel port on every shuttle. To open it, use a crowbar on the port, click on it with an empty hand, and remove the tank.		Secondary thrust fuel is stored in the light grey fuel port on every shuttle. To open it, use a crowbar on the port, click on it with an empty hand, and remove the tank. These tanks can be refilled at the fuel bay in the hangar, although it is best to leave this to [[Hangar Technician\|technicians]].

	It's also important to remember that shuttles do not have an infinite supply of power. While undocked, a shuttle's APC and SMES will gradually drain (and depending on the equipment used, it'll drain even faster). This is usually not a huge concern, as shuttles tend to come with a large supply of power to last the entire round. However, losing power can become a problem if you fly into an overmap hazard that destroys your SMES or discharges it ([[Traitor\|and sometimes it's not just an overmap hazard]]).		It's also important to remember that shuttles do not have an infinite supply of power. While undocked, a shuttle's APC and SMES will gradually drain (and depending on the equipment used, it'll drain even faster). This is usually not a huge concern, as shuttles tend to come with a large supply of power to last the entire round. However, losing power can become a problem if you fly into an overmap hazard that destroys your SMES or discharges it ([[Traitor\|and sometimes it's not just an overmap hazard]]).
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	Luckily, the Intrepid has a generator on hand that can be fed with fuel (usually phoron, uranium, or graphite), and will power the APC if you're in trouble. To properly set it up, it needs to be wrenched down on a wire node connected to your shuttle's APC and turned on.		Luckily, the Intrepid has a generator on hand that can be fed with fuel (usually phoron, uranium, or graphite), and will power the APC if you're in trouble. To properly set it up, it needs to be wrenched down on a wire node connected to your shuttle's APC and turned on.

	Also; ~~[[Scientist\|Scientists]] can swipe their ID on~~ the ~~Intrepid~~'s ~~APCs to access them~~, ~~and~~ [[~~Shaft Miner\|Shaft Miners~~]] ~~can do the same with~~ the Spark. Handy if you run into an electrical storm by accident!		Also; roles with pilot access typically have access to the shuttle's APC, such as [[miner]]s have access to the Spark's APC.. Handy if you run into an electrical storm by accident!

	==Away Sites==		==Away Sites==

William Murdoch: /* Who can fly what? */

2025-08-03T16:19:02Z

Who can fly what?

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	==Who can fly what?==		==Who can fly what?==
	Before reading through this guide, it can be useful to know who can fly what aboard the Horizon. This is the list of various spacecraft available to the crew, including the Horizon itself, and who can fly each.		Before reading through this guide, it can be useful to know who can fly what aboard the Horizon. This is the list of various spacecraft available to the crew, including the Horizon itself, and who can fly each.
	*Spark - [[Shaft Miner\|Miners]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Spark - '''[[Shaft Miner\|Miners]]''', [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Quark - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Quark - '''[[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s''', [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Intrepid & Canary - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Intrepid & Canary - '''[[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]]''', [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Horizon - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Horizon - '''[[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]]''', [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	The rest of command can fly the Intrepid and Spark on a case by case basis, where the character's background should have a justifiable reason for it.		The rest of command can fly the Intrepid and Spark on a case by case basis, where the character's background should have a justifiable reason for it.

William Murdoch: /* Who can fly what? */

2025-08-03T16:17:56Z

Who can fly what?

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	==Who can fly what?==		==Who can fly what?==
	Before reading through this guide, it can be useful to know who can fly what aboard the Horizon. This is the list of various spacecraft available to the crew, including the Horizon itself, and who can fly each.		Before reading through this guide, it can be useful to know who can fly what aboard the Horizon. This is the list of various spacecraft available to the crew, including the Horizon itself, and who can fly each.
	*Spark - [[Shaft Miner\|Miners]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Spark - [[Shaft Miner\|Miners]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Quark - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Quark - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Intrepid & Canary - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[~~Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew~~]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Intrepid & Canary - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Xenobotanist]]s, [[Xenobiologist]]s, [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Horizon - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Horizon - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	The rest of command can fly the Intrepid and Spark on a case by case basis, where the character's background should have a justifiable reason for it.		The rest of command can fly the Intrepid and Spark on a case by case basis, where the character's background should have a justifiable reason for it.

CatsinHD: /* Emergency! */ I LOVE definitive statements of how many shuttles there are

2024-12-18T16:32:09Z

Emergency!: I LOVE definitive statements of how many shuttles there are

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	* '''Something's in your ship that shouldn't be!''' Your trusty kinetic accelerator or expedition shotgun should do the job. Failing that, a toolbox or other blunt object does just as well. If some''one'' is attacking you, well, [[Traitor\|that's a different problem]].		* '''Something's in your ship that shouldn't be!''' Your trusty kinetic accelerator or expedition shotgun should do the job. Failing that, a toolbox or other blunt object does just as well. If some''one'' is attacking you, well, [[Traitor\|that's a different problem]].

	A final note; ~~both~~ shuttles have a long-range holopad that can be used to talk to the Horizon, assuming you're in their sensor range or you've datalinked with the bridge. If you're in a pretty hairy situation, asking for aid to be teleported over or for <s>Mom</s> the ship to come pick you up is never a bad idea.		A final note; the shuttles have a long-range holopad that can be used to talk to the Horizon, assuming you're in their sensor range or you've datalinked with the bridge. If you're in a pretty hairy situation, asking for aid to be teleported over or for <s>Mom</s> the ship to come pick you up is never a bad idea.
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CatsinHD: /* Away Sites */ We got 4 shuttles now

2024-12-05T22:32:26Z

Away Sites: We got 4 shuttles now

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	==Away Sites==		==Away Sites==
	The primary purpose of the SCCV Horizon is to travel the Orion Spur in search of more phoron deposits. Because you can't mine space, or look for artifacts in the void, crewmembers will need to go to away sites to claim them for the SCC. To accommodate this, the Horizon has ~~three~~ shuttles; the '''Spark''', a mining pod, the '''~~Intrepid~~''', a research shuttle, and the '''Canary''', a scouting shuttle. However, this isn't to say that miners can't accompany scientists and vice versa; if you're going to the same spot, why waste the fuel?		The primary purpose of the SCCV Horizon is to travel the Orion Spur in search of more phoron deposits. Because you can't mine space, or look for artifacts in the void, crewmembers will need to go to away sites to claim them for the SCC. To accommodate this, the Horizon has four shuttles; the '''Spark''', a mining pod, the '''Quark''', a research shuttle, the '''Intrepid''', an expeditionary shuttle, and the '''Canary''', a scouting shuttle. However, this isn't to say that miners can't accompany scientists and vice versa; if you're going to the same spot, why waste the fuel?

	Unless by explicit command order, the shuttles can't be grounded, and it's not even strictly necessary to tell command where you're going. It's nice, however, to give the bridge a heads-up before you leave, and maybe tell them where you are in case of certain disaster. Shaft miners can generally go it alone in the Spark to an away site, and [[Guide to Xenoarchaeology\|Xenoarchaeologists]] are capable of taking the Intrepid and setting out alone. However, a large expedition may dictate that Command should send a dedicated pilot, such as [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crewmen]], to supervise the ship while the away team is out. Worth noting, however, is that '''Command staff should not accompany expeditions to away sites unless they are necessary for its success.'''		Unless by explicit command order, the shuttles can't be grounded, and it's not even strictly necessary to tell command where you're going. It's nice, however, to give the bridge a heads-up before you leave, and maybe tell them where you are in case of certain disaster. Shaft miners can generally go it alone in the Spark to an away site, and [[Guide to Xenoarchaeology\|Xenoarchaeologists]] are capable of taking the Quark or Intrepid and setting out alone. However, a large expedition may dictate that Command should send a dedicated pilot, such as [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crewmen]], to supervise the ship while the away team is out. Worth noting, however, is that '''[[Guide to Standard Procedure#Command on Leaving the Vessel\|Command staff should not accompany expeditions to away sites unless they are necessary for its success.]]'''

	====Asteroids====		====Asteroids====

CatsinHD: /* Who can fly what? */ Adds Quark

2024-11-09T22:23:23Z

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	Before reading through this guide, it can be useful to know who can fly what aboard the Horizon. This is the list of various spacecraft available to the crew, including the Horizon itself, and who can fly each.		Before reading through this guide, it can be useful to know who can fly what aboard the Horizon. This is the list of various spacecraft available to the crew, including the Horizon itself, and who can fly each.
	*Spark - [[Shaft Miner\|Miners]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Spark - [[Shaft Miner\|Miners]], [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
			*Quark - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Intrepid & Canary - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Intrepid & Canary - [[Xenoarcheologist]]s, [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Operations Manager]], [[Research Director]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	*Horizon - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]		*Horizon - [[Bridge Crewman\|Bridge Crew]], [[Executive Officer]], [[Captain]]
	The rest of command can fly the Intrepid and Spark on a case by case basis, where the character's background should have a justifiable reason for it.		The rest of command can fly the Intrepid and Spark on a case by case basis, where the character's background should have a justifiable reason for it.

	While some roles may have the knowledge and ability to fly a certain spacecraft, it is best practice to leave the flying to the dedicated pilot of that craft. For instance, the Intrepid should be piloted by Bridge Crewmen and Xenoarcheologists if possible. The Spark should be piloted by Miners, the Canary by Bridge Crew. Even if your character is capable of piloting a craft due to their role, that does not necessarily give them permission to do so. Try to keep each craft for its intended pilots or purpose.		While some roles may have the knowledge and ability to fly a certain spacecraft, it is best practice to leave the flying to the dedicated pilot of that craft. For instance, the Intrepid should be piloted by Bridge Crewmen and Xenoarcheologists if possible. The Spark should be piloted by Miners, the Quark by the Xenoarchaeologist, and the Canary by Bridge Crew. Even if your character is capable of piloting a craft due to their role, that does not necessarily give them permission to do so. Try to keep each craft for its intended pilots or purpose.

	If your character's role is not listed under a vessel or possible exception list, then generally speaking '''your character cannot possess piloting knowledge for that craft.''' Confer with administrators beforehand if you wish to have a character who can pilot a vessel despite not being one of the listed roles.		If your character's role is not listed under a vessel or possible exception list, then generally speaking '''your character cannot possess piloting knowledge for that craft.''' Confer with administrators beforehand if you wish to have a character who can pilot a vessel despite not being one of the listed roles.

La Villa Strangiato at 08:25, 15 October 2023

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	A final note; both shuttles have a long-range holopad that can be used to talk to the Horizon, assuming you're in their sensor range or you've datalinked with the bridge. If you're in a pretty hairy situation, asking for aid to be teleported over or for <s>Mom</s> the ship to come pick you up is never a bad idea.		A final note; both shuttles have a long-range holopad that can be used to talk to the Horizon, assuming you're in their sensor range or you've datalinked with the bridge. If you're in a pretty hairy situation, asking for aid to be teleported over or for <s>Mom</s> the ship to come pick you up is never a bad idea.
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