Oolite Instruction Manual

Installing the game

• Running Oolite on Mac OS X
• Running Oolite on Linux
• Running Oolite on Windows
• Running Oolite on BSD and Irix

A background to the game

• Alien Items - A series of short stories which set the scene.
• The Virtuous Misfortune - A story that sets the scene (now included in "Alien Items")
• Status Quo - Elite came with a Novella called 'The Dark Wheel', which set the scene for the game. 'Status Quo' aims to do the same thing for 'Oolite', introducing Commander Jamesons to the 'Ooniverse'... Status Quo is the first part of a four part series known as the Oolite Saga.
• Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the Dubious Profit
• Powers and Organisations - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
• Mr Gimlet - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders.
• The Rough Guide to the Ooniverse – A brief overview of the inhabitants, customs and cultures of Lave and other nearby worlds.

Playing the game

• Download OoliteRS.pdf - Essential info reference sheet for a quick start.
• Pilot's Reference Manual
• Docking Clearance Protocol
• Equipment
• Trading
• Tactics

• How to Dock
• How to deal with pirates
• How to deal with thargoid ambushes
• Laser tactics
• Missile tactics
• WMD tactics

• IFF system
• Scooping fuel and cargo
• Keyboard Controls
• Voice Control
• Missions

Technical help and troubleshooting

• Location of Oolite saved settings
• Hidden Settings in Oolite
• Oolite forum
• Oolite Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Links

Русская версия: Ru:Oolite Instruction Manual