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	=== 1200K Lava Line ===		=== 1200K Lava Line ===
	* '''Description:''' The calculated distance from the star where the equilibrium temperature reaches approximately 1200 Kelvin. Planets orbiting primarily within this line are highly likely to be [[~~Star types~~#Planet Types\|Lava Worlds]] due to the intense stellar radiation. Implemented in [[Galaxy Generation]] ([[Dev Builds\|Build 0.225.0.66]]).		* '''Description:''' The calculated distance from the star where the equilibrium temperature reaches approximately 1200 Kelvin. Planets orbiting primarily within this line are highly likely to be [[Planet#Planet Types\|Lava Worlds]] due to the intense stellar radiation. Implemented in [[Galaxy Generation]] ([[Dev Builds\|Build 0.225.0.66]]).

	=== 320K Habitable Zone Start ===		=== 320K Habitable Zone Start ===

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	~~{{Page_Intro\|description=~~This page explains the various data fields displayed for star systems and celestial bodies within [[Starship Simulator]], typically viewed via the [[Sensors]] console. This data is generated by the [[Galaxy Generation]] system based on procedural algorithms and real-world astronomical principles.}}		This page explains the various data fields displayed for star systems and celestial bodies within [[Starship Simulator]], typically viewed via the [[Sensors]] console. This data is generated by the [[Galaxy Generation]] system based on procedural algorithms and real-world astronomical principles.

	== Star System Data Fields ==		== Star System Data Fields ==

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	This page explains the various data fields displayed for star systems and celestial bodies within [[Starship Simulator]], typically viewed via the [[Sensors]] console. This data is generated by the [[Galaxy Generation]] system based on procedural algorithms and real-world astronomical principles.		{{Page_Intro\|description=This page explains the various data fields displayed for star systems and celestial bodies within [[Starship Simulator]], typically viewed via the [[Sensors]] console. This data is generated by the [[Galaxy Generation]] system based on procedural algorithms and real-world astronomical principles.}}

	== Star System Data Fields ==		== Star System Data Fields ==

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* Fleetyard Studios Pitcon Presentation #2 (April 2025) - Slides available [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16hy0FAoNFTbwVr1x0sHxHSVxLT8KET_Dp8sOq7CvOBE/edit#slide=id.g34fb5b24b7f_0_163 Here].		* Fleetyard Studios Pitcon Presentation #2 (April 2025) - Slides available [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16hy0FAoNFTbwVr1x0sHxHSVxLT8KET_Dp8sOq7CvOBE/edit#slide=id.g34fb5b24b7f_0_163 Here].
	* [~~[Starship Simulator Helm Design V2.1~~.~~pdf\|~~Starship Simulator Helm Design V2.1]] (Jan 7, 2025)		* [https://discord.com/channels/823957955443163146/823957957586583613/1326246198633300008 Starship Simulator Helm Design V2.1] (Jan 7, 2025)
	* Fleetyard Studios Pitcon Presentation #2 Video Recording (Segment: 2:46:30 - 3:24:00) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XEw_qSheag&t=9990s Link]		* Fleetyard Studios Pitcon Presentation #2 Video Recording (Segment: 2:46:30 - 3:24:00) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XEw_qSheag&t=9990s Link]
	* [[Dev Builds\|Development Build Update History]] (Various entries referenced above)		* [[Dev Builds\|Development Build Update History]] (Various entries referenced above)

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	=== General Information ===		=== General Information ===
	* '''Name~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The designation of the planet or moon (e.g., Earth, Luna, Sol III). Often a combination of the star system name and a Roman numeral or letter.		* '''Name:''' The designation of the planet or moon (e.g., Earth, Luna, Sol III). Often a combination of the star system name and a Roman numeral or letter.
	* '''Type~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The classification of the celestial body (e.g., Rocky Planet, Gas Giant, Ice Giant, Lava World, Habitable World) as determined by the system generation process. '''See Also:''' `[[Star types#Planet Types]]`.		* '''Type:''' The classification of the celestial body (e.g., Rocky Planet, Gas Giant, Ice Giant, Lava World, Habitable World) as determined by the system generation process. '''See Also:''' `[[Star types#Planet Types]]`.
	* '''Explored Percentage~~:''' '''Description~~:''' Indicates how much of this specific body has been surveyed.		* '''Explored Percentage:''' Indicates how much of this specific body has been surveyed.

	=== Orbital Characteristics ===		=== Orbital Characteristics ===
	* '''Orbital Radius~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The average distance of the planet from its primary star, or a moon from its primary planet, determined during system generation.		* '''Orbital Radius:''' The average distance of the planet from its primary star, or a moon from its primary planet, determined during system generation.
	* '''Orbital Period~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The time it takes for the body to complete one orbit around its primary, calculated from its orbital characteristics.		* '''Orbital Period:''' The time it takes for the body to complete one orbit around its primary, calculated from its orbital characteristics.
	* '''Rotation Period (Day Length)~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The time it takes for the body to complete one rotation on its axis.		* '''Rotation Period (Day Length):''' The time it takes for the body to complete one rotation on its axis.
	* '''Axial Tilt (Obliquity)~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The angle between the body's rotational axis and its orbital axis, which influences seasons.		* '''Axial Tilt (Obliquity):''' The angle between the body's rotational axis and its orbital axis, which influences seasons.

	=== Physical Characteristics ===		=== Physical Characteristics ===
	* '''Mass~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The total mass of the body, typically expressed in Earth masses or kilograms, determined during the core accretion and physical characteristics generation steps.		* '''Mass:''' The total mass of the body, typically expressed in Earth masses or kilograms, determined during the core accretion and physical characteristics generation steps.
	* '''Radius~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The equatorial or average radius of the body, determined during physical characteristics generation.		* '''Radius:''' The equatorial or average radius of the body, determined during physical characteristics generation.
	* '''Density~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The average density of the body, derived from its mass and volume.		* '''Density:''' The average density of the body, derived from its mass and volume.
	* '''Surface Gravity~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The gravitational acceleration experienced at the surface of the body, derivable from its mass and radius.		* '''Surface Gravity:''' The gravitational acceleration experienced at the surface of the body, derivable from its mass and radius.
	* '''Escape Velocity~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The minimum speed an object needs to escape the body's gravitational pull, determined during physical characteristics generation.		* '''Escape Velocity:''' The minimum speed an object needs to escape the body's gravitational pull, determined during physical characteristics generation.
	* '''Iron Content~~:''' '''Description~~:''' A measure of the proportion of iron within the body's overall composition, a factor in core mass accretion.		* '''Iron Content:''' A measure of the proportion of iron within the body's overall composition, a factor in core mass accretion.
	* '''Layer Density & Mass~~:''' '''Description~~:''' For rocky planets, this refers to information about the density and mass of different internal layers (e.g., core, mantle, crust).		* '''Layer Density & Mass:''' For rocky planets, this refers to information about the density and mass of different internal layers (e.g., core, mantle, crust).
	* '''Magnetic Field Strength~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The strength of the body's global magnetic field, if present.		* '''Magnetic Field Strength:''' The strength of the body's global magnetic field, if present.
	* '''Number of Moons~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The count of natural satellites orbiting the planet.		* '''Number of Moons:''' The count of natural satellites orbiting the planet.
	* '''Rings~~:''' '''Description~~:''' Presence and type of planetary rings, formed from material within the planet's Roche Limit for its moons. Volumetric planetary rings are a planned future expansion.		* '''Rings:''' Presence and type of planetary rings, formed from material within the planet's Roche Limit for its moons. Volumetric planetary rings are a planned future expansion.

	=== Atmospheric Characteristics ===		=== Atmospheric Characteristics ===
	* '''Atmospheric Composition~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The constituent gases of the atmosphere, typically listed by percentage (e.g., Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Methane). This is influenced by initial composition from the proto-planetary disk, volcanism, and oxygenation from life. Detailed atmospheric chemicals are a planned feature.		* '''Atmospheric Composition:''' The constituent gases of the atmosphere, typically listed by percentage (e.g., Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Methane). This is influenced by initial composition from the proto-planetary disk, volcanism, and oxygenation from life. Detailed atmospheric chemicals are a planned feature.
	* '''Atmospheric Pressure~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the surface, often measured in Earth atmospheres (atm) or Pascals. (A planned feature).		* '''Atmospheric Pressure:''' The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the surface, often measured in Earth atmospheres (atm) or Pascals. (A planned feature).
	* '''Surface Temperature~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The average or specific temperature at the surface of the body. This is derived from its equilibrium temperature, atmospheric composition, and greenhouse effect.		* '''Surface Temperature:''' The average or specific temperature at the surface of the body. This is derived from its equilibrium temperature, atmospheric composition, and greenhouse effect.
	* '''Equilibrium Temperature (Teq)~~:''' '''Description~~:''' A theoretical temperature a planet would have if it were a perfect blackbody heated only by its parent star, calculated during system generation.		* '''Equilibrium Temperature (Teq):''' A theoretical temperature a planet would have if it were a perfect blackbody heated only by its parent star, calculated during system generation.
	* '''Bond Albedo~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The fraction of incident solar radiation reflected back into space by the planet as a whole, used in temperature calculations.		* '''Bond Albedo:''' The fraction of incident solar radiation reflected back into space by the planet as a whole, used in temperature calculations.
	* '''Greenhouse Effect Strength~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The degree to which the atmosphere traps heat, raising the surface temperature above the equilibrium temperature. (Proper calculation is a planned feature).		* '''Greenhouse Effect Strength:''' The degree to which the atmosphere traps heat, raising the surface temperature above the equilibrium temperature. (Proper calculation is a planned feature).

	=== Surface & Composition ===		=== Surface & Composition ===
	* '''Volcanism~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The level or type of volcanic activity on the body (e.g., None, Low, High, Cryovolcanism), a factor in atmospheric evolution.		* '''Volcanism:''' The level or type of volcanic activity on the body (e.g., None, Low, High, Cryovolcanism), a factor in atmospheric evolution.
	* '''Ocean Chemicals~~:''' '''Description~~:''' If oceans are present, this field would detail their chemical composition. (A planned feature).		* '''Ocean Chemicals:''' If oceans are present, this field would detail their chemical composition. (A planned feature).

	=== Life & Habitability ===		=== Life & Habitability ===
	* '''Life Detected~~:''' '''Description~~:''' Indicates the presence and potentially the type or complexity of any indigenous life forms detected as part of the "LIFE GEN" step in system generation. Alien civilisations can be found throughout the galaxy, with tech level tied to star system age.		* '''Life Detected:''' Indicates the presence and potentially the type or complexity of any indigenous life forms detected as part of the "LIFE GEN" step in system generation. Alien civilisations can be found throughout the galaxy, with tech level tied to star system age.
	* '''Oxygenation~~:''' '''Description~~:''' The level of oxygen in the atmosphere, often linked to biological processes and atmospheric evolution.		* '''Oxygenation:''' The level of oxygen in the atmosphere, often linked to biological processes and atmospheric evolution.
	* '''Position Relative to Habitable Zone~~:''' '''Description~~:''' Whether the planet orbits within, interior to, or exterior to the parent star's defined [[Habitable Zone]].		* '''Position Relative to Habitable Zone:''' Whether the planet orbits within, interior to, or exterior to the parent star's defined [[Habitable Zone]].

	=== ''More planetary data fields to be added as discovered or detailed in game.'' ===		=== ''More planetary data fields to be added as discovered or detailed in game.'' ===