Six degrees of freedom - Revision history

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	The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition to movement in three-dimensional space within [[Starship Simulator]]. They define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.
	[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]		[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]
			The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition for movement in three-dimensional space. It defines how space-based vehicles such as a [[starship]] or [[shuttlecraft]] orientates and moves in space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.

	== Pitch (Rotation) ==		== Pitch (Rotation) ==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	*[[wikipedia:~~Six_degrees_of_freedom~~\|Six degrees of freedom]] on [[wikipedia:Main Page\|Wikipedia]]		*[[wikipedia:Six degrees of freedom\|Six degrees of freedom]] on [[wikipedia:Main Page\|Wikipedia]]

	[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]		[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Space Travel]]		[[Category:Space Travel]]

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	~~{{Page_Intro\|description=~~The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition to movement in three-dimensional space within [[Starship Simulator]]. They define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.}}		The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition to movement in three-dimensional space within [[Starship Simulator]]. They define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.
	[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]		[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]

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			{{Page_Intro\|description=The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition to movement in three-dimensional space within [[Starship Simulator]]. They define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.}}
	[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]		[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]
	The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition to movement in three-dimensional space within [[Starship Simulator]]. They define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.

	== Pitch (Rotation) ==		== Pitch (Rotation) ==

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	[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]		[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]
	[[Category:~~Glossary Terms~~]]		[[Category:Space Travel]]

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	~~'''Ship Movement and Control Axes'''~~		[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]
			The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition to movement in three-dimensional space within [[Starship Simulator]]. They define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.
	[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|~~720px~~\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]

	~~This page describes the~~ '''~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_degrees_of_freedom~~ six degrees of freedom]''' (6DoF) ~~that~~ define how the [[Magellan Class]] starship can move and orient itself in three-dimensional space ~~within [[Starship Simulator]]. Understanding these is crucial for effective piloting~~. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.




	== Pitch (Rotation) ==		== Pitch (Rotation) ==
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	* [[Help:Glossary\|Glossary]]		* [[Help:Glossary\|Glossary]]
	* [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]]		* [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]]

			==External Links==
			*[[wikipedia:Six_degrees_of_freedom\|Six degrees of freedom]] on [[wikipedia:Main Page\|Wikipedia]]

	[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]		[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Glossary Terms]]		[[Category:Glossary Terms]]

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	* [[Help:Glossary\|Glossary]]		* [[Help:Glossary\|Glossary]]
	* [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]]		* [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]]

	~~{{Links}}~~

	[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]		[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Glossary Terms]]		[[Category:Glossary Terms]]

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	* [[Help:Glossary\|Glossary]]		* [[Help:Glossary\|Glossary]]
	* [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]]		* [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]]

			{{Links}}

	[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]		[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Glossary Terms]]		[[Category:Glossary Terms]]

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	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Pitch occurs around the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis, the imaginary horizontal line running through the ship's center from [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] to [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]].		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Pitch occurs around the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis, the imaginary horizontal line running through the ship's center from [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] to [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]].
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' Pitching up points the bow towards the ship's top; pitching down points the bow towards the ship's bottom. This is analogous to nodding your head.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' Pitching up points the bow towards the ship's top; pitching down points the bow towards the ship's bottom. This is analogous to nodding your head.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' Controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''W''' (Pitch Up) / '''S''' (Pitch ~~Down~~); Alt: Numpad '''8''' / '''5'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' Controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''W''' (Pitch down) / '''S''' (Pitch up); Alt: Numpad '''8''' / '''5'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Roll (Rotation) ==		== Roll (Rotation) ==

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	== Pitch (Rotation) ==		== Pitch (Rotation) ==
	'''Pitch''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Glossary#Bow\|bow]] (front) either upwards towards the [[Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or downwards towards the [[Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side.		'''Pitch''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]] (front) either upwards towards the [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or downwards towards the [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side.

	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Pitch occurs around the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis, the imaginary horizontal line running through the ship's center from [[Glossary#Port\|port]] to [[Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]].		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Pitch occurs around the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis, the imaginary horizontal line running through the ship's center from [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] to [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]].
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' Pitching up points the bow towards the ship's top; pitching down points the bow towards the ship's bottom. This is analogous to nodding your head.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' Pitching up points the bow towards the ship's top; pitching down points the bow towards the ship's bottom. This is analogous to nodding your head.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' Controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''W''' (Pitch Up) / '''S''' (Pitch Down); Alt: Numpad '''8''' / '''5'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' Controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''W''' (Pitch Up) / '''S''' (Pitch Down); Alt: Numpad '''8''' / '''5'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Roll (Rotation) ==		== Roll (Rotation) ==
	'''Roll''' describes the angular movement of the ship around its [[Glossary#Bow\|bow]]-to-[[Glossary#Stern\|stern]] axis, causing the port and starboard sides to raise or lower relative to each other, like dipping an aircraft's wing.		'''Roll''' describes the angular movement of the ship around its [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]]-to-[[Help:Glossary#Stern\|stern]] axis, causing the port and starboard sides to raise or lower relative to each other, like dipping an aircraft's wing.

	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Roll occurs around the ship's '''longitudinal''' axis, the imaginary line running through the ship's center from bow to stern.		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Roll occurs around the ship's '''longitudinal''' axis, the imaginary line running through the ship's center from bow to stern.
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	== Yaw (Rotation) ==		== Yaw (Rotation) ==
	'''Yaw''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Glossary#Bow\|bow]] either left towards the [[Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without rolling or pitching.		'''Yaw''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]] either left towards the [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without rolling or pitching.

	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Yaw occurs around the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis, the imaginary line running vertically through the ship's center from [[Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] to [[Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]].		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' Yaw occurs around the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis, the imaginary line running vertically through the ship's center from [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] to [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]].
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' Yawing port points the bow left; yawing starboard points the bow right. This is analogous to shaking your head "no".		* '''Effect of Movement:''' Yawing port points the bow left; yawing starboard points the bow right. This is analogous to shaking your head "no".
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' Controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''A''' (Yaw Left) / '''D''' (Yaw Right); Alt: Numpad '''4''' / '''6'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' Controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''A''' (Yaw Left) / '''D''' (Yaw Right); Alt: Numpad '''4''' / '''6'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Heave (Translation) ==		== Heave (Translation) ==
	'''Heave''' describes the linear vertical movement of the entire ship either up towards the [[Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or down towards the [[Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side, without changing its orientation (pitch, roll, or yaw).		'''Heave''' describes the linear vertical movement of the entire ship either up towards the [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or down towards the [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side, without changing its orientation (pitch, roll, or yaw).

	* '''Axis of Translation:''' Heave occurs along the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis.		* '''Axis of Translation:''' Heave occurs along the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis.
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	== Sway (Translation) ==		== Sway (Translation) ==
	'''Sway''' describes the linear sideways movement of the entire ship either left towards the [[Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without changing its orientation.		'''Sway''' describes the linear sideways movement of the entire ship either left towards the [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without changing its orientation.

	* '''Axis of Translation:''' Sway occurs along the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis (side-to-side).		* '''Axis of Translation:''' Sway occurs along the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis (side-to-side).
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	[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]		[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]
	[[Category~~:Help~~:Glossary Terms]]		[[Category:Glossary Terms]]

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	[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]		[[File:Ship_Directions.jpg\|500px\|right\|Diagram illustrating the six degrees of freedom (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway).]]
	The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition for ~~movement~~ in three-dimensional space. It ~~defines how~~ space-based vehicles such as a [[starship]] or [[shuttlecraft]] ~~orientates and moves~~ in space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.		The '''six degrees of freedom''' (6DoF) is the definition for manoeuvring in three-dimensional space. It describes the orientation of space-based vehicles such as a [[starship]] or [[shuttlecraft]]'s movement in space. The six degrees are divided into three rotational axes (changing orientation) and three translational axes (changing position). Control is primarily managed from the [[Helm]] station.

	== Pitch (Rotation) ==		== Pitch (Rotation) ==
	'''Pitch''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]] (front) either upwards towards the [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or downwards towards the [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side.		'''Pitch''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]] (front) either upwards towards the [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or downwards towards the [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side.

	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' ~~Pitch~~ occurs around the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis, the imaginary horizontal line running through the ship's ~~center~~ from [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] to [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]].		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' pitch occurs around the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis, the imaginary horizontal line running through the ship's centre from [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] to [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]]
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' ~~Pitching~~ up points the bow towards the ship's top; pitching down points the bow towards the ship's bottom. This is analogous to nodding your head.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' pitching up points the bow towards the ship's top; pitching down points the bow towards the ship's bottom. This is analogous to nodding your head.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' ~~Controlled~~ via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''W''' (Pitch down) / '''S''' (Pitch up); Alt: Numpad '''8''' / '''5'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''W''' (Pitch down) / '''S''' (Pitch up); Alt: Numpad '''8''' / '''5'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Roll (Rotation) ==		== Roll (Rotation) ==
	'''Roll''' describes the angular movement of the ship around its [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]]-to-[[Help:Glossary#Stern\|stern]] axis, causing the port and starboard sides to raise or lower relative to each other, like dipping an aircraft's wing.		'''Roll''' describes the angular movement of the ship around its [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]]-to-[[Help:Glossary#Stern\|stern]] axis, causing the port and starboard sides to raise or lower relative to each other, like dipping an aircraft's wing.

	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' ~~Roll~~ occurs around the ship's '''longitudinal''' axis, the imaginary line running through the ship's center from bow to stern.		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' roll occurs around the ship's '''longitudinal''' axis, the imaginary line running through the ship's center from bow to stern
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' ~~Rolling~~ port dips the port side down and raises the starboard side; rolling starboard does the opposite. This is analogous to tilting your head sideways.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' rolling to port dips the port side down and raises the starboard side; rolling to starboard does the opposite. This is analogous to tilting your head sideways.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' ~~Controlled~~ via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: Numpad '''7''' (Roll Port/Left) / Numpad '''9''' (Roll Starboard/Right). See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: Numpad '''7''' (Roll Port/Left) / Numpad '''9''' (Roll Starboard/Right). See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Yaw (Rotation) ==		== Yaw (Rotation) ==
	'''Yaw''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]] either left towards the [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without rolling or pitching.		'''Yaw''' describes the angular movement of the ship's [[Help:Glossary#Bow\|bow]] either left towards the [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without rolling or pitching.

	* '''Axis of Rotation:''' ~~Yaw occurs~~ around the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis, the imaginary line running vertically through the ship's center from [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] to [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]].		* '''Axis of Rotation:''' yaw revolves around the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis, the imaginary line running vertically through the ship's center from [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] to [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]]
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' ~~Yawing~~ port points the bow left; yawing starboard points the bow right. This is analogous to shaking your head "no".		* '''Effect of Movement:''' yawing to port points the bow left; yawing to starboard points the bow right. This is analogous to shaking your head "no".
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' ~~Controlled~~ via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''A''' (Yaw Left) / '''D''' (Yaw Right); Alt: Numpad '''4''' / '''6'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''A''' (Yaw Left) / '''D''' (Yaw Right); Alt: Numpad '''4''' / '''6'''. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Heave (Translation) ==		== Heave (Translation) ==
	'''Heave''' describes the linear vertical movement of the entire ship either up towards the [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or down towards the [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side, without changing its orientation (pitch, roll, or yaw).		'''Heave''' describes the linear vertical movement of the entire ship either up towards the [[Help:Glossary#Dorsal\|dorsal]] side or down towards the [[Help:Glossary#Ventral\|ventral]] side, without changing its orientation (pitch, roll, or yaw).

	* '''Axis of Translation:''' ~~Heave~~ occurs along the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis.		* '''Axis of Translation:''' heave occurs along the ship's '''vertical''' (or normal) axis
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' ~~Moves~~ the entire vessel straight up or down relative to its current orientation. Often referred to as vertical translation.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' moves the entire vessel straight up or down relative to its current orientation. Often referred to as vertical translation.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' ~~Controlled~~ via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''R''' (Heave Up) / '''F''' (Heave Down). See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''R''' (Heave Up) / '''F''' (Heave Down). See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Surge (Translation) ==		== Surge (Translation) ==
	'''Surge''' describes the linear movement of the entire ship either forward along its longitudinal axis Forward or backward along that same axis, without changing its orientation.		'''Surge''' describes the linear movement of the entire ship either forward along its longitudinal axis Forward or backward along that same axis, without changing its orientation.

	* '''Axis of Translation:''' ~~Surge~~ occurs along the ship's '''longitudinal''' axis (bow-to-stern).		* '''Axis of Translation:''' surge occurs along the ship's '''longitudinal''' axis (bow-to-stern).
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' ~~Moves~~ the entire vessel straight forward or backward. Often referred to as forward/backward thrust or acceleration/deceleration.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' moves the entire vessel straight forward or backward. Often referred to as forward/backward thrust or acceleration/deceleration.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' ~~Primarily~~ controlled via the main '''Sublight Engines''', managed by the throttle controls. Default keys: Numpad '''+''' (Throttle Up) / Numpad '''-''' (Throttle Down); Numpad '''*''' (Max Throttle) / Numpad '''/''' (Min/Zero Throttle). [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]] might provide minor surge capability. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' primarily controlled via the main '''Sublight Engines''', managed by the throttle controls. Default keys: Numpad '''+''' (Throttle Up) / Numpad '''-''' (Throttle Down); Numpad '''*''' (Max Throttle) / Numpad '''/''' (Min/Zero Throttle). [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]] might provide minor surge capability. See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== Sway (Translation) ==		== Sway (Translation) ==
	'''Sway''' describes the linear sideways movement of the entire ship either left towards the [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without changing its orientation.		'''Sway''' describes the linear sideways movement of the entire ship either left towards the [[Help:Glossary#Port\|port]] side or right towards the [[Help:Glossary#Starboard\|starboard]] side, without changing its orientation.

	* '''Axis of Translation:''' ~~Sway~~ occurs along the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis (side-to-side).		* '''Axis of Translation:''' sway occurs along the ship's '''lateral''' (or transverse) axis (side-to-side)
	* '''Effect of Movement:''' ~~Moves~~ the entire vessel straight left or right relative to its current orientation. Commonly referred to as strafing or lateral translation.		* '''Effect of Movement:''' moves the entire vessel straight left or right relative to its current orientation. Commonly referred to as strafing or lateral translation.
	* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' ~~Controlled~~ via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''Q''' (Sway Left) / '''E''' (Sway Right). See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].		* '''Control in [[Starship Simulator]]:''' controlled via [[RCS Thrusters\|RCS]]. Default keys: '''Q''' (Sway Left) / '''E''' (Sway Right). See [[Tutorial:Helm\|Helm Controls Tutorial]].

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==