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2026-04-14T22:34:50Z

Interaction

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	== Interaction ==		== Interaction ==
	To operate the Helm, a player typically approaches the console and presses the interact key (default '''F''') to sit down. Interaction with the on-screen panels is usually done by holding the 'Use Mouse' key (default '''E''') and clicking elements with the '''~~Left Mouse Button'''~~. Many functions also have dedicated keyboard shortcuts.		To operate the Helm, a player typically approaches the console and presses the interact key (default '''F''') to sit down, or simply clicks on the station's chair using the Left Mouse Button (LMB). Interaction with the on-screen panels is usually done by holding the 'Use Mouse' key (default '''E''') and clicking elements with the '''LMB. Many functions also have dedicated keyboard shortcuts.

	* ''For a detailed list of key bindings, see the [[Controls#Helm Controls (When Seated at Helm)\|Helm Controls]] section on the Controls page.''		* ''For a detailed list of key bindings, see the [[Controls#Helm Controls (When Seated at Helm)\|Helm Controls]] section on the Controls page.''

Gatehouse: /* Core Functions */

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Core Functions

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	Operations performed at the Helm station include:		Operations performed at the Helm station include:

	* '''Manual Flight:''' ~~Direct~~ control over the ship's ~~movement~~ using:		* '''Manual Flight:''' direct control over the ship's manoeuvrability using:
	** [[RCS Thrusters]] for [[Six degrees of freedom#Pitch (Rotation)\|rotational maneuvers]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll) and [[Six degrees of freedom#Yaw (Rotation)\|translational maneuvers]] (Heave, Sway).		** [[RCS Thrusters]] for [[Six degrees of freedom#Pitch (Rotation)\|rotational maneuvers]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll) and [[Six degrees of freedom#Yaw (Rotation)\|translational maneuvers]] (Heave, Sway)
	** Main Sublight Engines for [[Six degrees of freedom#Surge (Translation)\|forward and reverse thrust]] (Surge) via throttle controls.		** Main Sublight Engines for [[Six degrees of freedom#Surge (Translation)\|forward and reverse thrust]] (Surge) via throttle controls
	* '''Navigation:'''		* '''Navigation:'''
	** ~~Setting~~ destinations by manually inputting galactic coordinates.		** setting destinations by manually inputting galactic coordinates
	** ~~Accepting~~ target coordinates sent from the [[Sensors]] station (using the 'Use Sensor Target' function).		** accepting target coordinates sent from the [[Sensors]] station (using the 'Use Sensor Target' function)
	** ~~Targeting~~ specific known locations ~~like~~ [[Earth]].		** targeting specific known locations such as [[Earth]].
	* '''[[Alcubierre Drive\|FTL Operation]]:'''		* '''[[Alcubierre Drive\|FTL Operation]]:'''
	** ~~Setting~~ the desired FTL power level (Helm throttle).		** setting the desired FTL power level (Helm throttle).
	** ~~Engaging~~ and disengaging the Alcubierre Drive for interstellar travel.		** engaging and disengaging the Alcubierre Drive for interstellar travel
	* '''Autopilot Management:'''		* '''Autopilot Management:'''
	** ~~Engaging~~ the autopilot system to automatically navigate the ship to the selected target.		** engaging the autopilot system to automatically navigate the ship to the selected target
	** ~~Monitoring~~ autopilot status and disengaging when necessary.		** monitoring autopilot status and disengaging when necessary

	== Interaction ==		== Interaction ==

Gatehouse: /* Location and Layout */

2026-04-14T22:19:13Z

Location and Layout

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	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA
	* '''Targeting Panel:''' displays information about the current navigation target and allows toggling of HUD target indicators		* '''Targeting Panel:''' displays information about the current navigation target and allows toggling of HUD target indicators
	* '''Lighting Panel:''' includes controls for the ship's external lighting systems (status currently TBD).		* '''Lighting Panel:''' includes controls for the ship's external lighting systems (status currently TBD)

	== Core Functions ==		== Core Functions ==

Gatehouse: /* Location and Layout */

2026-04-14T22:17:56Z

Location and Layout

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	The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels include:		The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels include:
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and ~~the~~ control to engage/disengage the drive		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and a control to engage/disengage the drive
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Manual Flight Controls (Sublight & RCS)\|Helm Controls Panel]]:''' provides interface elements related to manual control via [[RCS Thrusters]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Translation) and Sublight Engine throttle		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Manual Flight Controls (Sublight & RCS)\|Helm Controls Panel]]:''' provides interface elements related to manual control via [[RCS Thrusters]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Translation) and Sublight Engine throttle
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA

Gatehouse: /* Location and Layout */

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Location and Layout

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	On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the bridge. It faces the bridge-front window, albeit the station's chair can swivel through 360°.		On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the bridge. It faces the bridge-front window, albeit the station's chair can swivel through 360°.

	The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels ~~identified~~ include:		The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels include:
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and the control to engage/disengage the drive		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and the control to engage/disengage the drive

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Location and Layout

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	== Location and Layout ==		== Location and Layout ==
	On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the bridge. It faces the ~~main the main viewscreen~~, ~~thought~~ the ~~occupant~~ can ~~turn it to face behind them~~.		On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the bridge. It faces the bridge-front window, albeit the station's chair can swivel through 360°.

	The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and ~~providing~~ controls for various ship functions. Key panels identified include:		The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels identified include:
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' ~~Displays~~ current ship and target coordinates~~, features~~ a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets.		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' ~~Manages~~ the [[Alcubierre Drive]], ~~showing~~ the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and the control to engage/disengage the drive.		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and the control to engage/disengage the drive
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Manual Flight Controls (Sublight & RCS)\|Helm Controls Panel]]:''' ~~Provides~~ interface elements related to manual control via [[RCS Thrusters]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Translation) and Sublight Engine throttle.		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Manual Flight Controls (Sublight & RCS)\|Helm Controls Panel]]:''' provides interface elements related to manual control via [[RCS Thrusters]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Translation) and Sublight Engine throttle
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' ~~Allows~~ engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA.		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA
	* '''Targeting Panel:''' ~~Displays~~ information about the current navigation target and allows toggling of HUD target indicators.		* '''Targeting Panel:''' displays information about the current navigation target and allows toggling of HUD target indicators
	* '''Lighting Panel:''' ~~Includes~~ controls for the ship's external lighting systems (status currently TBD).		* '''Lighting Panel:''' includes controls for the ship's external lighting systems (status currently TBD).

	== Core Functions ==		== Core Functions ==

Dark Knight 2013 at 19:28, 23 March 2026

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	[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]		[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]
	The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard a [[starship]]. Manned by a [[~~Operations#Helm~~\|~~Helm~~ officer]], ~~this~~ station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space. The helm is usually located on the ship's [[bridge]], often as the forward-most console in the room.		The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard a [[starship]]. Manned by a [[pilot\|pilot/helm officer]], the station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space. The helm is usually located on the ship's [[bridge]], often as the forward-most console in the room.

	== Location and Layout ==		== Location and Layout ==

Dark Knight 2013 at 14:55, 11 December 2025

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	[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]		[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]
	The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard a [[starship]]. Manned by a [[Operations#Helm\|Helm officer]], this station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space. The helm is usually located on the ship's bridge, often as the forward-most console in the room.		The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard a [[starship]]. Manned by a [[Operations#Helm\|Helm officer]], this station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space. The helm is usually located on the ship's [[bridge]], often as the forward-most console in the room.

	== Location and Layout ==		== Location and Layout ==
	On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the ~~[[Bridge]]~~. It faces the main the main viewscreen, thought the occupant can turn it to face behind them.		On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the bridge. It faces the main the main viewscreen, thought the occupant can turn it to face behind them.

	The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and providing controls for various ship functions. Key panels identified include:		The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and providing controls for various ship functions. Key panels identified include:

Dark Knight 2013 at 13:10, 27 November 2025

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	[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]		[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]
	The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard ~~the~~ [[~~Bridge]] of [[Magellan Class\|Magellan class starships~~]]. Manned by ~~the~~ [[Operations#~~Pilot~~\|~~Pilot~~]], this station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space.		The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard a [[starship]]. Manned by a [[Operations#Helm\|Helm officer]], this station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space. The helm is usually located on the ship's bridge, often as the forward-most console in the room.

	== Location and Layout ==		== Location and Layout ==
	~~The~~ Helm station is ~~one of~~ the ~~main consoles~~ located at the ~~front~~ of the [[Bridge]]~~, typically positioned directly facing~~ the main viewscreen ~~near~~ the ~~command chairs~~.		On a [[Magellan Class]] vessel, the Helm station is the only station located at the forward end of the [[Bridge]]. It faces the main the main viewscreen, thought the occupant can turn it to face behind them.

	The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and providing controls for various ship functions. Key panels identified include:		The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and providing controls for various ship functions. Key panels identified include:

Dark Knight 2013 at 14:51, 17 July 2025

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			[[File:Helm Unoccupied.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The '''Helm''' station aboard a [[Magellan Class\|Magellan-class vessel]]]]
	The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard the [[Bridge]] of [[Magellan Class\|Magellan class starships]]. Manned by the [[Operations#Pilot\|Pilot]], this station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space.		The '''Helm''' (also referred to as '''Helm Control''' or '''Conn''') is the primary flight control station aboard the [[Bridge]] of [[Magellan Class\|Magellan class starships]]. Manned by the [[Operations#Pilot\|Pilot]], this station is responsible for controlling the ship's movement, navigation, and orientation in space.


	== Location and Layout ==		== Location and Layout ==

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	The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels include:		The console interface consists of multiple interactive panels displaying critical flight data and provides controls for various ship functions. Key panels include:
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Navigation Panel\|Navigation Panel]]:''' displays current ship and target coordinates featuring a keypad for manual data entry, and buttons for setting/accepting navigation targets
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and ~~the~~ control to engage/disengage the drive		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#FTL System Panel\|FTL System Panel]]:''' manages the [[Alcubierre Drive]], displaying the requested power percentage (Helm throttle), FTL velocity, and a control to engage/disengage the drive
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Manual Flight Controls (Sublight & RCS)\|Helm Controls Panel]]:''' provides interface elements related to manual control via [[RCS Thrusters]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Translation) and Sublight Engine throttle		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Manual Flight Controls (Sublight & RCS)\|Helm Controls Panel]]:''' provides interface elements related to manual control via [[RCS Thrusters]] (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Translation) and Sublight Engine throttle
	* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA		* '''[[Tutorial:Helm#Autopilot Panel\|Autopilot Panel]]:''' allows engagement and monitoring of the ship's automated navigation system, showing target information and ETA