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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
Racing had always been popular with the kids, however the [[Thargoid war]] severely supressed this behaviour at first. Nowadays however most kids don't even remember that there was a time when [[Thargoids]] were just a legend. This blasé attitude of youngsters has lead to a revived thrill-seeking culture. [[Sun-diving]] and harrassing [[Hognose]] pilots, are the 'tame' activities of pubescent [[BoyRacer|boyracer]] owners.  
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Racing was in the past a widely popular sport, but the outbreak of the [[Thargoid war]] severely crippled the supporter following and racing industry for years to come. With younger generations however, there imemory of the time when [[Thargoids]] were only  legend has faded, and subsequently a more blasé and bravado attitude among youth has blossomed. This has lead to a revival of a new, yet bolder thrill-seeking culture. [[Sun-diving]] and [[Hognose]] pilot harrassment are fairly 'tame' activities typical of pubescent [[BoyRacer|boyracer]] punks compared to the feats of true daredevil racers. To earn star cred, the limits have to be constantly pushed further.
[[IMAGE: Adder_racer.png|right|150pix]]
 
Not all racers choose (or have the funds for) the shiny new racer models, many tinker in local ship-workshops on the old decrepid corpses of [[Adder]]s and [[Mamba]]s, turning them into LM-devouring deathtraps.  
 
  
'''Racing is once again big-business!'''
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When the the drafting ceased, and corporate sponsors again dared to invest in the sport, scores of young fearless heroes stood ready to again make racing big-business, which was finally symbolized by the rebirth of the [[Galactic Racing Federation]] (GRF).
  
Manufacturers turn out new racer models, like the [[Cribo]], by the dozens.
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Racing comes in a wide range of classes and levels of profit and exposure.  It's not every racer that have the choice or funds to compete with the shiny latest racing models, but must start at the grassroots level of the ''Minor League'' circuits by no-budget tinkering in local ship-workshops, predominantly  on old decrepit corpses of [[Adder]]s, [[Mamba]]s and [[Sidewinder]]s, looking to turn them into homemade LM-devouring deathtraps.  
[[Other_fictitious_magazines|Magazines]] like [[What_Spaceship?|''What Spaceship ?'']] and ''LightSpeed!'' regularly publish [[Energy banks|DIY]] articles on custom modifications and ''bestbuy'' comparisons of the new model racers.
 
  
== Racing competitions ==
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At the highest level, ''League One'', manufacturers and corporate sponsored teams frequently turn out new racer model prototypes, and constantly seek improve the established class ships, by unscrupulously exploiting any clause in the laws as arbitrated by the GRF.
  
Racing competitions can be devided into several general categories.
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Fans of the sport predominantly follow their heroes through [[Other_fictitious_magazines|magazines]] like ''[[What Spaceship?]]'' and ''[[LightSpeed!]]'' keeping them abreast of the most recent custom modifications and ''bestbuy'' comparisons all the racing model, as well as via the GRF controlled SimulCast events  Considerable gambling interest is also generated down to the lowest level, at both officially organized and illegal.
  
* '''Dodge derbies''': Close quarters maneuvring and high-G turns, racers must pass through rings to get fuel points, often held in asteroid belts. It is not uncommon that only a third of the starting vessels survives into the second lap.
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== Racing competitions ==
 
 
* '''Drag races''': Starting at the station, one loop around the planet, sun and back to the station for the finish. These ships are usually fitted with fuelscoops to replenish their tanks at the 'bend' (the loop around the sun).
 
 
 
* '''Marathons''': marathons are interstallar affairs, sometimes the racers are free to choose any route they please, more often though the racers are obliged to visit certain waypoint-stations. This is more exiting for the fans.
 
  
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Racing competitions are divided into several general categories.
  
== Work in progress ==
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* '''Chicane time trials''': Clinical racing where a single ship races against the clock on ringpod courses of various levels of difficulty.
Races are not yet possible in Oolite, but we are working on it.
 
  
Giles introduced several new timekeeping routines and checks into the code,
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* '''Dodge derbies''': High-risk close-quarter maneuvering and high-G turns in a packed heat with "relaxed rules", often arranged in asteroid belts. It is not uncommon that only one third of the starting lineup survive the race.  
and also created a beautifull [[What Spaceship?|waypoint ring]].  
 
  
We the fans, have worked on racer-ships. [[Murgh|Murgh]]s productionline has been most fruitfull. [[Arexack|My]] ships are mostly still in the workshops, unfortunately.
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* '''Drag races''': Long stretch raw speed racing, often circumventing a large planetary body on a course of minimal turns.  These ships are usually fitted with monstrous engines and [[Fuel_Scoops|fuel scoop]] to replenish their tanks if the course should have a midway bend around the sun.  
  
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* '''Marathons''': Often an open class affair, marathons are interstallar affairs. It's not uncommon racers are allowed to freely plot their own desired route, though usually they are obliged to visit certain waypoint-stations, making it a bit more exiting for the fans.
  
 
== Listing of common racer-conversions ==
 
== Listing of common racer-conversions ==
* Adder racer - light racer [http://capnhack.com/hosting/oolite/Oolite/shippic/raceradder.png]
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* [[Adder (Oolite)|Adder|]] racer - light racer [http://capnhack.com/hosting/oolite/Oolite/shippic/raceradder.png]
* Mamba racer - light racer [http://capnhack.com/hosting/oolite/Oolite/shippic/racermamba.png]
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* [[Mamba (Oolite)|Mamba]] racer - light racer [http://capnhack.com/hosting/oolite/Oolite/shippic/racermamba.png]
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* [[Sidewinder (Oolite)|Sidewinder]] racer - light racer [http://wiki.alioth.net/images/7/7a/ZorgSWavatar.png]
 
* Newt racer (custom adder hull) - light racer
 
* Newt racer (custom adder hull) - light racer
* Krait XR1 Dragstar - dragster [http://home.tiscali.nl/arexack/turboavatar.jpg]
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* [[Krait (Oolite)|Krait]] XR1 Dragstar - dragster [http://home.tiscali.nl/arexack/turboavatar.jpg]
 
* [[Ophidian (Oolite)|Ophidian Yacht]] - medium racer
 
* [[Ophidian (Oolite)|Ophidian Yacht]] - medium racer
 
* [[Bandy-Bandy]] - marathon racer
 
* [[Bandy-Bandy]] - marathon racer
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* [[Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite)|Cobra Mk.III]] - marathon racer
  
 
== Purpose built racers ==
 
== Purpose built racers ==
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* Vampire - light racer
 
* Vampire - light racer
 
* Dodger -  dodge derby racer
 
* Dodger -  dodge derby racer
* Tokay_Speedstar - light class marathon racer  
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* Tokay Speedstar - light class marathon racer  
* Slider_Clipper - heavy class marathon racer
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* Slider Clipper - heavy class marathon racer
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== Work in progress ==
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Races is as of yet at the flight-training ring stage.
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Giles has implemented the timekeeping routine and checks into the code,
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and also created a beautifull [[What Spaceship?|waypoint ring]].
  
 
== Link ==
 
== Link ==
[[Oolite_Ships]]
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[[Oolite Ships]]
 
[[Category:Oolite]]
 
[[Category:Oolite]]
 
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Revision as of 01:18, 14 August 2006

Overview

Racing was in the past a widely popular sport, but the outbreak of the Thargoid war severely crippled the supporter following and racing industry for years to come. With younger generations however, there imemory of the time when Thargoids were only legend has faded, and subsequently a more blasé and bravado attitude among youth has blossomed. This has lead to a revival of a new, yet bolder thrill-seeking culture. Sun-diving and Hognose pilot harrassment are fairly 'tame' activities typical of pubescent boyracer punks compared to the feats of true daredevil racers. To earn star cred, the limits have to be constantly pushed further.

When the the drafting ceased, and corporate sponsors again dared to invest in the sport, scores of young fearless heroes stood ready to again make racing big-business, which was finally symbolized by the rebirth of the Galactic Racing Federation (GRF).

Racing comes in a wide range of classes and levels of profit and exposure. It's not every racer that have the choice or funds to compete with the shiny latest racing models, but must start at the grassroots level of the Minor League circuits by no-budget tinkering in local ship-workshops, predominantly on old decrepit corpses of Adders, Mambas and Sidewinders, looking to turn them into homemade LM-devouring deathtraps.

At the highest level, League One, manufacturers and corporate sponsored teams frequently turn out new racer model prototypes, and constantly seek improve the established class ships, by unscrupulously exploiting any clause in the laws as arbitrated by the GRF.

Fans of the sport predominantly follow their heroes through magazines like What Spaceship? and LightSpeed! keeping them abreast of the most recent custom modifications and bestbuy comparisons all the racing model, as well as via the GRF controlled SimulCast events Considerable gambling interest is also generated down to the lowest level, at both officially organized and illegal.

Racing competitions

Racing competitions are divided into several general categories.

  • Chicane time trials: Clinical racing where a single ship races against the clock on ringpod courses of various levels of difficulty.
  • Dodge derbies: High-risk close-quarter maneuvering and high-G turns in a packed heat with "relaxed rules", often arranged in asteroid belts. It is not uncommon that only one third of the starting lineup survive the race.
  • Drag races: Long stretch raw speed racing, often circumventing a large planetary body on a course of minimal turns. These ships are usually fitted with monstrous engines and fuel scoop to replenish their tanks if the course should have a midway bend around the sun.
  • Marathons: Often an open class affair, marathons are interstallar affairs. It's not uncommon racers are allowed to freely plot their own desired route, though usually they are obliged to visit certain waypoint-stations, making it a bit more exiting for the fans.

Listing of common racer-conversions

Purpose built racers

  • Cribo chicaneer MkII - medium racer [5]
  • Cribo chicaneer MkIV - medium racer [6]
  • Kukri MkI dragster - dragster [7]
  • Kukri MkII dragster - dragster [8]
  • BoyRacer - light racer
  • Hood - dodge derby racer
  • Vampire - light racer
  • Dodger - dodge derby racer
  • Tokay Speedstar - light class marathon racer
  • Slider Clipper - heavy class marathon racer


Work in progress

Races is as of yet at the flight-training ring stage.

Giles has implemented the timekeeping routine and checks into the code, and also created a beautifull waypoint ring.

Link

Oolite Ships


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