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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_Ascendant Andromeda] spaceship is arrived into the Ooniverse.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_Ascendant Andromeda] spaceship has arrived in the Ooniverse!
  
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[[Image:Andromeda3.png|853px]]
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[[Image:Andromeda3.png|600px]] [[Image:Andromeda2.png|right|600px]]
  
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This hull is as large as a station (795 x 358 x 1368m) due to the huge crew and cargo capacity. Can not fit into standard docking ports, you must use Shift+C to connect into a Station or target the station and await until your automatically launched CargoShip is arrive into the dock.
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Check the screenshots in [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6988&start=135#p238401 this topic].
  
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[[Image:Cargoship.png]]
 
  
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=== Docking ===
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[[Image:Cargoship.png|thumb|right|Andromeda's Transporter/Cargoship docking with a station|320px]]
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The massive size means that the Andromeda cannot dock with most stations.
  
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There are two places where Andromeda fit in:
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This hull is as large as a station (795 x 358 x 1368m) due to the huge crew and cargo capacity. It cannot fit into standard docking ports. Instead, you must use Shift+C to automatically connect to a Station via your transporter/CargoShip or else target the station and wait until your automatically launched transporter/CargoShip arrives at the station dock.
  
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Checklist for cargoship launch:
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*Your missiles must be offline, so press "r" and not "t" before aiming at the station. This was a request to be able to launch missiles against stations if wanted!
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*The station must be within your scanner range for target lock.
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*The station must be friendly (must not target you and not launching defensive ships against you). If you can get docking clearance with shift+L then this is ok. Moreover if this is the problem then you should get a message: "CargoShip is not launched due to no friendly station nearby".
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*The dataKey of the target must not contain the "carrier" word (this seems to be only true for [[Carriers]] (these are special stations for its "sit into the escort ship" feature so I must exclude here).
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*As a last resort you can autodock with shift+C, at least on main orbital stations.
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There are however two docking bays where the Andromeda does fit in:
 
* [[Deep Space Dredger|Super Dredger]] has a 1120x560x2400m dock,
 
* [[Deep Space Dredger|Super Dredger]] has a 1120x560x2400m dock,
 
* [[Superhub]] has a 1300x1300x2000m dock.
 
* [[Superhub]] has a 1300x1300x2000m dock.
  
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Check the [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6988&start=135#p238401 screenshots in this topic].
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=== Fuel reserves ===
  
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The Andromeda has an additional '''50ly fuel''' in reserve tanks. The main tank can not store more than 7ly but will be refilled after every consumed 1 ly while a message displays the remaining reserve fuel.
  
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*Reserves will be refilled when you put a target lock on a station and stop within 5 km.
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*Refill costs 3 credits for each ly fuel.
  
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=== Fuel reserves ===
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Due to the large reserves, this ship is ideal to reach very far planets with FTL drives (''eg'' for [[FarPlanets]] OXP) to avoid many refuel stops during a long trip (for example to Sedna in the Lave system).
  
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Has additional '''50ly fuel''' in reserves. The main tank can not store more than 7ly but will be refilled after every consumed 1 ly when a message display the remaining reserve fuel.
 
  
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Reserves will be refilled when you put a target lock on a station and stop within 5 km.
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=== Download ===
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Refill costs 3 credits for each ly fuel.
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This OXP is downloadable from the in-game [[Expansions Manager]]
  
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Due to the large reserves this ship is ideal to reach very far planets with FTL drives (need [[FarPlanets]] OXP) to avoid many refuel stops during a long trip (for example to Sedna in Lave).
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Earlier Versions:
  
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[[Image:Andromeda2.png|853px]]
 
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=== Download ===
 
 
[[Media:Andromeda_1.5.oxz|Andromeda 1.5 OXZ]] (downloaded {{#downloads:Andromeda_1.5.oxz}} times).
 
[[Media:Andromeda_1.5.oxz|Andromeda 1.5 OXZ]] (downloaded {{#downloads:Andromeda_1.5.oxz}} times).
  
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In Oolite v1.77 make an Andromeda.oxp subfolder in your AddOns folder and unzip the .oxz file into the newly created subfolder.
 
In Oolite v1.77 make an Andromeda.oxp subfolder in your AddOns folder and unzip the .oxz file into the newly created subfolder.
  
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There is a savegame in the package, copy into your oolite-saves directory if you want a test flight.
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There is a savegame inside the package: copy it into your oolite-saves directory if you want a test flight!
  
  
 
===Recommended OXPs===
 
===Recommended OXPs===
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You should install [[BigShips_OXP|BigShips OXP]] to see trader Andromedas.
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You need to install [[BigShips_OXP|BigShips OXP]] to see NPC trader Andromedas.
  
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Gravity Scanner with [http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Telescope#Large_Dish Large Dish] in [[Telescope]] OXP can detect targets from huge distances if you turn off your weapons and works far from bases also due to this ship is as large as a station.  
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The Gravity Scanner with the Large Dish (provided by the [[Telescope]] OXP) can detect targets from massive distances if you turn off your weapons (and this works far from bases also, due to this ship being as large as a station).  
  
 
If you install [[HardShips]] and [[Shield_Equalizer_%26_Capacitors_OXP|Shield Equalizer and Capacitors]] then this ship will get exceptionally large shield capacitors.
 
If you install [[HardShips]] and [[Shield_Equalizer_%26_Capacitors_OXP|Shield Equalizer and Capacitors]] then this ship will get exceptionally large shield capacitors.
  
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Also capable to hold a powerful [[OMGLaser]].
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Due to the size, the andromeda is also capable of mounting the largest Base-class [[Laser Cannons]], [[Gatling Laser]] or even the "uber" [[OMGLaser]].
  
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[[FarPlanets]] OXP give good reasons to use the fuel reserves.
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The fuel reserves make this a good ship for the [[FarPlanets]] OXP.
  
  
 
=== License ===  
 
=== License ===  
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The 3D model comes from the andromedamod of Sins of a Solar Empire [http://andromedamod.webs.com].
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The 3D model comes from the andromedamod of [http://andromedamod.webs.com ''Sins of a Solar Empire''].
  
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CargoShip is equal with Hammerhead's cargoSled made by Thargoid in [[Aquatics]] OXP.
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The CargoShip is equivalent to the Hammerhead's CargoSled made by Thargoid in [[Aquatics]] OXP.
  
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This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 4.0.
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*This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 4.0.
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If you are re-using any piece of this OXP, please let me know by sending an e-mail to norbylite at gmail com.
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*If you are re-using any piece of this OXP, please let me know by sending an e-mail to norbylite at gmail com.
  
 
=== Changelog ===
 
=== Changelog ===
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  2015.01.03. v1.5  Fixed a harmless [http://bb.aegidian.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17137 error message] in the log, thanks to heir.
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  2015.01.03. v1.5  Fixed a harmless [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17137 error message] in the log, thanks to heir.
 
  2014.12.23. v1.4  Docking via CargoShip.
 
  2014.12.23. v1.4  Docking via CargoShip.
 
  2014.12.23. v1.3  Ship chance is reduced in shipyard and in space.
 
  2014.12.23. v1.3  Ship chance is reduced in shipyard and in space.
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|author = [[User:Norby|Norby]]
 
|author = [[User:Norby|Norby]]
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|feedback = [http://bb.aegidian.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16532 BB-Link]
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|feedback = [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16532 BB-Link]
 
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=== Other Links ===
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*[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?t=18097 The pain of flying an Andromeda...or any other big ship!] (2016)
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=== Gameplay and Balance Indicator ===
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[[File:Tag-colour-green.png|right]]
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The seemingly über-ship combat statistics are counterbalanced by the massive size which makes this ship impossible for attackers to miss!

Latest revision as of 13:34, 18 March 2024

The Andromeda spaceship has arrived in the Ooniverse!

Andromeda3.png

Andromeda2.png

Check the screenshots in this topic.


Docking

Andromeda's Transporter/Cargoship docking with a station

The massive size means that the Andromeda cannot dock with most stations.

This hull is as large as a station (795 x 358 x 1368m) due to the huge crew and cargo capacity. It cannot fit into standard docking ports. Instead, you must use Shift+C to automatically connect to a Station via your transporter/CargoShip or else target the station and wait until your automatically launched transporter/CargoShip arrives at the station dock.

Checklist for cargoship launch:

  • Your missiles must be offline, so press "r" and not "t" before aiming at the station. This was a request to be able to launch missiles against stations if wanted!
  • The station must be within your scanner range for target lock.
  • The station must be friendly (must not target you and not launching defensive ships against you). If you can get docking clearance with shift+L then this is ok. Moreover if this is the problem then you should get a message: "CargoShip is not launched due to no friendly station nearby".
  • The dataKey of the target must not contain the "carrier" word (this seems to be only true for Carriers (these are special stations for its "sit into the escort ship" feature so I must exclude here).
  • As a last resort you can autodock with shift+C, at least on main orbital stations.

There are however two docking bays where the Andromeda does fit in:

Fuel reserves

The Andromeda has an additional 50ly fuel in reserve tanks. The main tank can not store more than 7ly but will be refilled after every consumed 1 ly while a message displays the remaining reserve fuel.

  • Reserves will be refilled when you put a target lock on a station and stop within 5 km.
  • Refill costs 3 credits for each ly fuel.

Due to the large reserves, this ship is ideal to reach very far planets with FTL drives (eg for FarPlanets OXP) to avoid many refuel stops during a long trip (for example to Sedna in the Lave system).


Download

This OXP is downloadable from the in-game Expansions Manager

Earlier Versions:

Andromeda 1.5 OXZ (downloaded 4455 times).

Andromeda 1.4 OXZ (downloaded 401 times).

Andromeda 1.2 OXZ (downloaded 2270 times).

In Oolite v1.79 or later do not unzip the .oxz file, just move into the AddOns folder of your Oolite installation.

In Oolite v1.77 make an Andromeda.oxp subfolder in your AddOns folder and unzip the .oxz file into the newly created subfolder.

There is a savegame inside the package: copy it into your oolite-saves directory if you want a test flight!


Recommended OXPs

You need to install BigShips OXP to see NPC trader Andromedas.

The Gravity Scanner with the Large Dish (provided by the Telescope OXP) can detect targets from massive distances if you turn off your weapons (and this works far from bases also, due to this ship being as large as a station).

If you install HardShips and Shield Equalizer and Capacitors then this ship will get exceptionally large shield capacitors.

Due to the size, the andromeda is also capable of mounting the largest Base-class Laser Cannons, Gatling Laser or even the "uber" OMGLaser.

The fuel reserves make this a good ship for the FarPlanets OXP.


License

The 3D model comes from the andromedamod of Sins of a Solar Empire.

The CargoShip is equivalent to the Hammerhead's CargoSled made by Thargoid in Aquatics OXP.

  • This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 4.0.
  • If you are re-using any piece of this OXP, please let me know by sending an e-mail to norbylite at gmail com.

Changelog

2015.01.03. v1.5  Fixed a harmless error message in the log, thanks to heir.
2014.12.23. v1.4  Docking via CargoShip.
2014.12.23. v1.3  Ship chance is reduced in shipyard and in space.
2014.06.09. v1.2  Fuel reserves added.
                  Test code removed which awarded an Andromeda to the player.
2014.06.06. v1.1  Normal map and BigTrader role added, stats tweaked.
2014.06.05. v1.0  First release.


Quick Facts

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1.5 2015-01-03 CC BY-NC-SA 4 Mobile Base Ships OXPs Norby BB-Link


Other Links

Gameplay and Balance Indicator

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The seemingly über-ship combat statistics are counterbalanced by the massive size which makes this ship impossible for attackers to miss!

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