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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | + | Colossal and majestic, '''Torus''' stations can be spotted at a great distance in space, and serve as a reminder that one is approaching the cream of technological advancement. Capable of containing vast resources and unorthodox space accommodation, they are usually lucrative centers of commerce. | |
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| + | [[Image:Oolite-torusLS.jpg|320px|left|thumb|The ''virgin Torus'' at Onrira, early construction phase]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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When the first Torus station was unveiled in orbit of [[Sector1/Onrira|Onrira]] in 3129, it marked an event of political promise. As [[GASEC]] and [[GalCop]] had relied heavily on the services of [[Obnoxicorp]] in both the political lobbying and execution of the project, there were many champions to claim honours and declare directions for the future, and some confusion could not be disguised. | When the first Torus station was unveiled in orbit of [[Sector1/Onrira|Onrira]] in 3129, it marked an event of political promise. As [[GASEC]] and [[GalCop]] had relied heavily on the services of [[Obnoxicorp]] in both the political lobbying and execution of the project, there were many champions to claim honours and declare directions for the future, and some confusion could not be disguised. | ||
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Early indications showed success as Onrira began to prosper, offering hope to similar systems who would benefit from a similar lift, but few of these figured in Obnoxicorp's elaborate plans. Torus stations began to appear on a galactic scale, but exclusively around planets of great commercial promise, and not where diplomatic efforts were needed. Although Galcop leadership were said to be displeased about the direction of the Torus program, any public acknowledgement of failure was suppressed. | Early indications showed success as Onrira began to prosper, offering hope to similar systems who would benefit from a similar lift, but few of these figured in Obnoxicorp's elaborate plans. Torus stations began to appear on a galactic scale, but exclusively around planets of great commercial promise, and not where diplomatic efforts were needed. Although Galcop leadership were said to be displeased about the direction of the Torus program, any public acknowledgement of failure was suppressed. | ||
| + | [[Image:TorusOniraApproach.jpg|320px|left|thumb|A modern Onrira Torus visible at great distance]] | ||
| + | ==Design== | ||
| + | [[Image:ToriB.png|520px|thumb|right|The new Dual Torus 2.1]] | ||
| + | Although enormous in size, a Torus station is remarkably unproblematic to assemble compared to other space habitat. At the project's announcement, the modular design concept was praised for its simplicity of fabrication and genius of design. The prefabricated segments are transported with ease to the assembly site, where a Torus station is finalized according to specific needs and budget. | ||
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| + | It was all going so well, until the considerable self-satisfaction of the project's designers and economic backers was brutally snuffed out at the unveiling of the full scale prototype. Under embarrassing circumstances, a fatal design flaw was exposed, allowing a relatively minor collision to trigger the complete modular dissociation of its constituent parts, ending careers and causing years of delay until all errors were guaranteed to be corrected. | ||
| − | + | Theoretically, there is no limit to the amount of rings a Torus can feature, though few have requested more than two. A single Torus supporting 8 times the population of a [[Coriolis station (Oolite)|Coriolis]] and unique controlled segment facilities, corporate opportunity dwells at the very heart of the design. | |
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Some years later Obnoxicorp Inc. has released a new and heavily modified version - the Tori2 - to counteract other companies designs and to reduce accidents with sleepy spaceship commanders crashing into this collossal structure, even though rumours say this attempt has failed completely. | Some years later Obnoxicorp Inc. has released a new and heavily modified version - the Tori2 - to counteract other companies designs and to reduce accidents with sleepy spaceship commanders crashing into this collossal structure, even though rumours say this attempt has failed completely. | ||
| + | == Locations == | ||
| + | :Chart 1: Onrira (23), Inera (33), Ceesxe (151) | ||
| + | :Chart 2: Onatbeza (66), Laribebi (98), Recexela (231) | ||
| + | :Chart 3: Lezaer (5), Orzaedve (42) | ||
| + | :Chart 4: Gebiisso (141), Dicebe (197) | ||
| + | :Chart 5: Tetiri (70), Xevera (198), Gesolaon (249) | ||
| + | :Chart 6: Bearrabe (40), Enqura (50), Diesanen (149) | ||
| + | :Chart 7: Quandixe (53), Maraus (66), Bionbiin (119), Articeso (229) | ||
| + | :Chart 8: Esusale (251) | ||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
* This [[OXP]] requires Oolite v1.76.1 | * This [[OXP]] requires Oolite v1.76.1 | ||
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== Download == | == Download == | ||
| + | *[[Media:Tori_2.1.oxz|Tori_2.1.oxz]] | ||
| − | + | ==Version history== | |
| − | [[ | + | *January 2006, v1, [[User:Murgh|Murgh]], models |
| + | *October 2010, [[User:Svengali|Svengali]], overhaul | ||
| + | *October 2014, [[User:CaptSolo|CaptSolo]] with [[User:Griff|Griff]], overhaul, high definition textures, Griff docking bay | ||
| + | *November 2023, v2.1 [[User:phkb|phkb]], texture update, specular maps, Oolite 1.90/1.91 shader compatibility | ||
| + | === Older version downloads === | ||
| + | * [[Media:Tori2.02.oxz | Tori2.02 OXZ]] (downloaded {{#downloads:Tori2.02.oxz}} times)<br> | ||
* [https://app.box.com/s/11g8a0utw5xkjopyef91 Murghs_Stations2.0.zip] (1.3 MB) 2013-03-08. | * [https://app.box.com/s/11g8a0utw5xkjopyef91 Murghs_Stations2.0.zip] (1.3 MB) 2013-03-08. | ||
| − | + | * [http://app.box.com/shared/tc3ncj9xo6 Tori 2.01] (740.5KB) 2010-10-15 | |
| − | + | * [http://capnhack.com/hosting/oolite/Oolite/OXPs/tori.zip Tori.oxp v1] (556 KB) via Oosat, containing the 4 original Torus variants. | |
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8592 Murgh - Obnoxicorp Inc.] (2010-14) |
| + | *[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21479 v2.1 BB thread] | ||
| + | *[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3765 Torus space stations' sphere of influence] (2007-12) - from the days when NPCs would collide while docking | ||
== Gameplay and Balance Indicator == | == Gameplay and Balance Indicator == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:16, 6 January 2026
| Torus Station | |
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| Size (metres, W×H×L) | 5770 x 5770 x 1000 single 2000 double |
| Manoeuvrability | Roll: 4.0 Pitch: 4.0 |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Energy recharge rate | 100 |
| Armaments | None |
| Defenders | Galcop |
| OXP or standard | OXP |
| Beacon | N |
Contents
Overview
Colossal and majestic, Torus stations can be spotted at a great distance in space, and serve as a reminder that one is approaching the cream of technological advancement. Capable of containing vast resources and unorthodox space accommodation, they are usually lucrative centers of commerce.
History
When the first Torus station was unveiled in orbit of Onrira in 3129, it marked an event of political promise. As GASEC and GalCop had relied heavily on the services of Obnoxicorp in both the political lobbying and execution of the project, there were many champions to claim honours and declare directions for the future, and some confusion could not be disguised.
As Onrira was at the time under a flawed Multi-Government system, caught up in the recurring Esonatoid calamity, there was solid cause to see the political instability resolved, especially considering the potential of the world's abundant resources. The Obnoxicorp strategy was intended to join the fragmented leadership in space, and shape a common prosperity through trade. The Torus station made this possible.
Early indications showed success as Onrira began to prosper, offering hope to similar systems who would benefit from a similar lift, but few of these figured in Obnoxicorp's elaborate plans. Torus stations began to appear on a galactic scale, but exclusively around planets of great commercial promise, and not where diplomatic efforts were needed. Although Galcop leadership were said to be displeased about the direction of the Torus program, any public acknowledgement of failure was suppressed.
Design
Although enormous in size, a Torus station is remarkably unproblematic to assemble compared to other space habitat. At the project's announcement, the modular design concept was praised for its simplicity of fabrication and genius of design. The prefabricated segments are transported with ease to the assembly site, where a Torus station is finalized according to specific needs and budget.
It was all going so well, until the considerable self-satisfaction of the project's designers and economic backers was brutally snuffed out at the unveiling of the full scale prototype. Under embarrassing circumstances, a fatal design flaw was exposed, allowing a relatively minor collision to trigger the complete modular dissociation of its constituent parts, ending careers and causing years of delay until all errors were guaranteed to be corrected.
Theoretically, there is no limit to the amount of rings a Torus can feature, though few have requested more than two. A single Torus supporting 8 times the population of a Coriolis and unique controlled segment facilities, corporate opportunity dwells at the very heart of the design.
Some years later Obnoxicorp Inc. has released a new and heavily modified version - the Tori2 - to counteract other companies designs and to reduce accidents with sleepy spaceship commanders crashing into this collossal structure, even though rumours say this attempt has failed completely.
Locations
- Chart 1: Onrira (23), Inera (33), Ceesxe (151)
- Chart 2: Onatbeza (66), Laribebi (98), Recexela (231)
- Chart 3: Lezaer (5), Orzaedve (42)
- Chart 4: Gebiisso (141), Dicebe (197)
- Chart 5: Tetiri (70), Xevera (198), Gesolaon (249)
- Chart 6: Bearrabe (40), Enqura (50), Diesanen (149)
- Chart 7: Quandixe (53), Maraus (66), Bionbiin (119), Articeso (229)
- Chart 8: Esusale (251)
Requirements
- This OXP requires Oolite v1.76.1
Download
Version history
- January 2006, v1, Murgh, models
- October 2010, Svengali, overhaul
- October 2014, CaptSolo with Griff, overhaul, high definition textures, Griff docking bay
- November 2023, v2.1 phkb, texture update, specular maps, Oolite 1.90/1.91 shader compatibility
Older version downloads
- Tori2.02 OXZ (downloaded 7318 times)
- Murghs_Stations2.0.zip (1.3 MB) 2013-03-08.
- Tori 2.01 (740.5KB) 2010-10-15
- Tori.oxp v1 (556 KB) via Oosat, containing the 4 original Torus variants.
Links
- Murgh - Obnoxicorp Inc. (2010-14)
- v2.1 BB thread
- Torus space stations' sphere of influence (2007-12) - from the days when NPCs would collide while docking
Gameplay and Balance Indicator
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