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This little item really unlocks the solar system for you. All sorts of things that were hidden away previously (unless you inadvertently bumped into them!) are now out there in plain sight. [[Rock Hermit (Oolite)|Rock hermits]] (if you are close enough), and a plethora of goodies from any OXPs you may have added to your Vanilla game: other planets and their [[Stations for Extra Planets|orbital stations]], the various installations in [[Commies]], [[Dictators OXP|Dictators]], [[Feudal States]] & [[Anarchies OXP|Anarchies]], [[Gates OXP|gates]], [[Fuel Station OXP|fuelling stations]], [[S.I.R.F.|SIRF's]], ''etc. etc''. Oh! And if you want to use goodies like [[Market Inquirer]], you won't get the full functionality until you have bought this first.
 
This little item really unlocks the solar system for you. All sorts of things that were hidden away previously (unless you inadvertently bumped into them!) are now out there in plain sight. [[Rock Hermit (Oolite)|Rock hermits]] (if you are close enough), and a plethora of goodies from any OXPs you may have added to your Vanilla game: other planets and their [[Stations for Extra Planets|orbital stations]], the various installations in [[Commies]], [[Dictators OXP|Dictators]], [[Feudal States]] & [[Anarchies OXP|Anarchies]], [[Gates OXP|gates]], [[Fuel Station OXP|fuelling stations]], [[S.I.R.F.|SIRF's]], ''etc. etc''. Oh! And if you want to use goodies like [[Market Inquirer]], you won't get the full functionality until you have bought this first.
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=== Distance ===
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Major astronomical bodies (suns, planets, moons) are detected at any distance. For the others, it is a beacon which is detected. Some beacons are of limited range and will not be detected outside that range.
  
 
== Modes ==
 
== Modes ==
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==== List of Navigational Buoys ====
 
==== List of Navigational Buoys ====
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This list is not so useful as the modern OXPs include the ''name'' of what you are looking at, and the modern [[HUD]]s spell it out for you! 2011 (Oolite v.1.76) was when things started to improve.
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This list is no longer so useful as the modern game includes the ''name'' of what you are looking at (if the OXP complies!), and the modern [[HUD]]s spell it out for you! 2011 (Oolite v.1.76) was when things started to improve.
  
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* W - Witchpoint
 
* W - Witchpoint
 
* N - Galcop Station / main Station<br /><br />
 
* N - Galcop Station / main Station<br /><br />
 
* A - Astromine - [[Commies|Commies OXP]]
 
* A - Astromine - [[Commies|Commies OXP]]
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* A - Combat Arena - [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12723 Combat Arena OXP]
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* A - Combat Arena - [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12723 Combat Arena OXP]
 
* A - Lave Academy - [[Lave_Academy_OXP|Lave Academy OXP]]
 
* A - Lave Academy - [[Lave_Academy_OXP|Lave Academy OXP]]
 
* B - Bank of the Black Monks - [[Black_Monk_Monastery|Black Monks OXP]]
 
* B - Bank of the Black Monks - [[Black_Monk_Monastery|Black Monks OXP]]
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* (horseshoe magnet icon) - Cargo Shepherd - [[Cargo_Shepherd_OXP|Cargo Shepherd OXP]]
 
* (horseshoe magnet icon) - Cargo Shepherd - [[Cargo_Shepherd_OXP|Cargo Shepherd OXP]]
 
* (★) - Galactic Navy SecCom Station - [[Galactic_Navy_OXP|Galactic Navy OXP]]<br /><br />
 
* (★) - Galactic Navy SecCom Station - [[Galactic_Navy_OXP|Galactic Navy OXP]]<br /><br />
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=== Witchpoint Buoy ===
 
=== Witchpoint Buoy ===
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== OXPs ==
 
== OXPs ==
 
''These OXPs all require possession of an ASC:''
 
''These OXPs all require possession of an ASC:''
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=== Adding names ===
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* [[Planetary Compass]] & Planetary Compass Name Packs A, B, C & D. - for naming complex planetary systems: names planets & moons
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* [[Galactic Almanac MFD Unit|Galactic Almanac MFD Unit]] both names and provides information on all stars, planets, moons gas giants and any ships and stations which are transmitting ID Beacons whilst you are in flight.
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=== Adding objects ===
 
* [[Compass target mode autoswitch]] - for dog-fighting
 
* [[Compass target mode autoswitch]] - for dog-fighting
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* [[Planetary Compass]] & Planetary Compass Name Packs A, B, C & D. - for complex planetary systems: names planets & moons
 
 
* [[Escape Pod Locator OXP]]
 
* [[Escape Pod Locator OXP]]
 
* [[Rock Hermit Locator]]
 
* [[Rock Hermit Locator]]
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* Mining Beacon Descrambler (added by the [[Mining Contracts OXP]])
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=== ASC is needed for these ===
 
* [[Market Inquirer]] - for comparing prices at some of the in-system markets
 
* [[Market Inquirer]] - for comparing prices at some of the in-system markets
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* [[Star System Lane Indicator MFD]] is an extension to the compass: an MFD showing the system space lanes.
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* The [[Galactic Almanac MFD Unit|Galactic Almanac MFD Unit]] provides information on all stars, planets, moons gas giants and any ships and stations which are transmitting ID Beacons whilst you are in flight.
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=== Other ===
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* [[Star System Lane Indicator MFD]] is an extension to the compass: an [[MFD]] showing the system space lanes (between Witchpoint, Planet & Star).
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=== Updating older HUDs ===
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*[[Talkative Space Compass‎]] changes the letter code to the name of the compass target
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*[[Updating TSC]] also does this - and adds the distance to the target, too!
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=438 Improvements to the ADvanced space compass] (2005)
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*[[Target]] - the difference between View Screen and Compass targets
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*[http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10038 Advanced Compass Indicators] (2011)
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*[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=438 Improvements to the Advanced space compass] (2005)
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*[http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11846 Beacons on the Advanced Space Compass] (2012)
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*[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10038 Advanced Compass Indicators] (2011)
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*[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11846 Beacons on the Advanced Space Compass] (2012)
 
{{NavBox - Oolite Equipment}} [[Category:Equipment]]
 
{{NavBox - Oolite Equipment}} [[Category:Equipment]]

Latest revision as of 01:12, 29 February 2024

Advanced Space Compass
Name ASC
Cost 650₢
TL Availability 8
Coluber HUD's Advanced Space Compass
Showing planet behind and to the left

Overview

The Tyley-Feynman GW-99 astro-navigation compass with user-selectable target modes, is an addition to the ship a commander is unlikely to regret. The function it offers beyond that of the basic compass may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but there are many hidden navigational utilities in space, and once experienced how to exploit them with the ASC's contribution to effortless space-orienteering, one comes quickly to rely and depend on it.

This little item really unlocks the solar system for you. All sorts of things that were hidden away previously (unless you inadvertently bumped into them!) are now out there in plain sight. Rock hermits (if you are close enough), and a plethora of goodies from any OXPs you may have added to your Vanilla game: other planets and their orbital stations, the various installations in Commies, Dictators, Feudal States & Anarchies, gates, fuelling stations, SIRF's, etc. etc. Oh! And if you want to use goodies like Market Inquirer, you won't get the full functionality until you have bought this first.

Distance

Major astronomical bodies (suns, planets, moons) are detected at any distance. For the others, it is a beacon which is detected. Some beacons are of limited range and will not be detected outside that range.

Modes

As with a basic compass, one may navigate by:

Planet

  • OoASC-plr.png nearby planet directly ahead.
  • OoASC-plf.png nearby planet directly aft.


By a key toggle on the astrogation console, the advanced compass can alternatively navigate by:

Sun

  • OoASC-sf.png sun directly ahead.
  • OoASC-sr.png sun directly aft.

Navigational Buoys

Navigational buoys and other beacons are indicated by a rhombus, and an identifying letter. Pressing the \ or # key will cause the Advanced Space Compass to cycle though all the Beacons being transmitted by stations, buoys or ships in the current system. From 1.77, you can also use the Shift + \ to step backwards

List of Navigational Buoys

This list is no longer so useful as the modern game includes the name of what you are looking at (if the OXP complies!), and the modern HUDs spell it out for you! 2011 (Oolite v.1.76) was when things started to improve.

Witchpoint Buoy

  • OoASC-wif.png witchpoint buoy directly ahead.
  • OoASC-wir.png witchpoint buoy directly aft.

Station Buoy

  • OoASC-buf.png station buoy directly ahead.
  • OoASC-bur.png station buoy directly aft.

Station

  • OoASC-stf.png nearby station directly ahead.
  • OoASC-str.png nearby station directly aft.

Target

  • OoASC-taf.png locked target directly ahead.
  • OoASC-tar.png locked target directly aft.


OXPs

These OXPs all require possession of an ASC:

Adding names

  • Planetary Compass & Planetary Compass Name Packs A, B, C & D. - for naming complex planetary systems: names planets & moons
  • Galactic Almanac MFD Unit both names and provides information on all stars, planets, moons gas giants and any ships and stations which are transmitting ID Beacons whilst you are in flight.

Adding objects

ASC is needed for these

Other

Updating older HUDs

Links



Oolite Equipment
Standard Equipment
Astrogation Console • Cargo Hold • Compass • Energy banks • Engine/Main Drive • HUD • IFF Scanner • Life Support Systems • Missile • Pulse Laser • Shields • Ship's Hull • Torus Jump Drive • View Screen • Witchspace/Hyperspace Drive
Optional Equipment
Advanced Navigational Array • Advanced Space Compass • Cargo Bay Expansion • Docking Computers • E.C.M. System • Escape Pod • Extra Energy Unit • External Heat Shielding • Fuel Scoops • Galactic Hyperdrive • Integrated Targeting System • Military Shield Enhancement • Multi-Targeting System • Naval Energy Unit • Passenger Berth • Scanner Targeting Enhancement • Shield Boosters • Target System Memory Expansion • Witchdrive Fuel Injectors • Wormhole Scanner
Weapons
Beam Laser • ECM Hardened Missile • Energy Bomb • Military Laser • Mining Laser • Missile • Pulse Laser • Quirium Cascade Mine • Twin Plasma Cannon
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