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Last update:11 May 2016
Frame Shift Drive (FSD) is the most important component of the ship.
It is impossible to imagine travelling through space with a different system.
Using it requires partaking few steps, but all in all it is very easy.
More on the FSD it’s possible for you to find later on in this chapter.
To jump, you will have to hide the undercarriage, cargo rack and the hardpoints.
Eventually when everything is done, the FSD may start warming up.
Use the navigation bookmark or the galaxy map.
If the constellation is too far, you will be informed.
you might help yourself by using a compass by the radar.
The blue point marked on it has to be placed in the compass' center.
Set the throttle on the 75% of the engines power and wait for the countdown.
When the countdown is over, the ship will get to the hyperspace.
You won’t be able to stop it or control it on that time.
The animation serves the purpose of a loading screen.
Next step is the selection of the destination in the constellation.
Use the compass to opt for direction.
Target if with the sight and accelerate up to the maximum speed.
Don’t accelerate and the computer will do the rest of job connected to slowing down.
It is very comfortable and secure if you want to check something else in the meanwhile.
In the SC mode the details about the target will be changed with the information concerning the navigation.
Firstly, be careful and don’t let the Alignment control to turn off.
It means that your ship stays on the right angle.
Further on, there are two indicators.
When they’re both on the blue fields it will mean that you might safely exit the SC mode.
The scanner will help you conclude whether you are in the gravity force or not.
Whilst travelling in the SC mode you will sometimes notice a gleaming light sources.
These are the other ships moving in the FTL speed.
This may indicate that someone wants to capture your ship with an interdiction.
The warning communicate will appear saying that you are moving with too high speed for the safe exit.
If you want to leave the SC mode anyway, press the button by tapping it twice.
This protection prevents the deadly collisions.
Even if you will manage to deal with the overheating, the ship will still receive damages.
There are two ways around it.
Second resolution is less risky and safer which is about the turning off the life support systems.
No oxygen equals no fire.
To do it, go to the ‘modules’ bookmark and turn of the ‘life support’.
It is the only proper direction to move into the FTL speed.
Other reason for the sudden and unplanned exit from SC may be the interdiction.
If you want to give up, just stop your ship and wait to confront the other ship.
If not, there is a method to continue the flight without any stops.
The same option appears here.
Keep it in your sight and wait for the blue bar to fill itself.
It may be dodgy because of the turbulences, but it is definitely doable with some practice.
Interdiction can be also used on other ships by you.
It is a great tool for a hunter or a pirate.
Prices may vary dependable of the class of the component.
The ship may give a shot to lose you by using the EV.
Frequent jumping to the hyperspace may dry your fuel tank very quickly which is very important in your game.
It can be helped with buying a Fuel Scoop.
To start the fuel scooping, approach the star via the SC mode but not too close.
The optimum distance would be the 1.50Ls.
Fuel scooping will start automatically if you are in the right distance.
The screen will show you the heat and fuel indicators.
The speed of scooping is shown in the units per second and the maximum speed is 30.00/s.
Getting closer to the star is pointless in this situation.
It flashes whilst collecting more fuel.
When full, you will be able to go further on your journey.
It is also money-saving.
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