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	This tutorial explains how to use the Command Chair, the primary station for the [[Captain]] and [[Executive Officer]] on the [[Bridge]]. Sitting in this chair provides access to command-level ship oversight and control functions.		This tutorial explains how to use the Command Chair, the primary station for the [[Captain]] and [[Executive Officer]] on the [[Bridge]]. Sitting in this chair provides access to command-level ship oversight and control functions.

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	=== 1. Sitting Down ===		=== 1. Sitting Down ===
	* Approach the Command Chair.		* Approach the Command Chair.
	* Look directly at the chair until it highlights and an on-screen text prompt appears (e.g., "~~Press F To Sit~~").		* Look directly at the chair until it highlights and an on-screen text prompt appears (e.g., "Captain's Chair").
	* Press the '~~Use~~' ~~key~~ (Default: ~~'''~~<code>F</code>''') ~~as indicated by the prompt~~. Your character will sit in the chair.		* Press the '''Action Key''' (''Default: <code>LMB</code>''). Your character will sit in the chair.
	* For more details on basic interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].		* For more details on basic interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].

	=== 2. Accessing Controls ===		=== 2. Accessing Controls ===
	* Once seated, you gain access to the Command Chair's specific interfaces.		* Once seated, you gain access to the Command Chair's specific interfaces.
	* These interfaces are displayed on a nearby screens visible from the chair integrated into the chair's armrests		* These interfaces are displayed on nearby screens visible from the chair or integrated into the chair's armrests.

	=== 3. Using Command Interfaces ===		=== 3. Using Command Interfaces ===
	* To interact with the buttons, menus, readouts, or other elements presented on the command interfaces, you must use '''Mouse Mode'''.		* To interact with the buttons, menus, readouts, or other elements presented on the command interfaces, you must use '''Mouse Mode'''.
	* '''Press and hold''' the UI Interaction key (Default: ~~'''~~<code>E</code>''') to activate the mouse cursor.		* '''Press and hold''' the UI Interaction key (''Default: <code>E</code>'') to activate the mouse cursor.
	* Use the mouse to click on interface elements to monitor systems, issue commands, or access information.		* Use the mouse to click on interface elements to monitor systems, issue commands, or access information.
	* Release the '''<code>E</code>''' key to deactivate the mouse cursor.		* Release the '''<code>E</code>''' key to deactivate the mouse cursor.
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	== Command Functions (Overview) ==		== Command Functions (Overview) ==
	While seated in the Command Chair, the [[Captain]] ~~can~~ typically perform high-level functions such as:		While seated in the Command Chair, the [[Captain]] will be presented with two UI screens to interact with.
			* '''Command Console UI'''
			** This console has the controls for the [[Holoprojector\|holodisplay]].
			* '''Alert Condition UI'''
			** This console has the ship's alert condition controls.

			===Command Console UI===
			Can typically perform high-level functions such as:
			* Switch between Holo Display Modes (''Currently sensors or off'').

			===Alert Condition UI===
			Can typically perform high-level functions such as:
			* Switch between ship-wide Alert condition modes.

			==Using the Consoles==

			===Command Console UI===
			The '''Command Console UI''' has 3 modes, each with its own functions.

			===Holo Display===
			The Holo display screen displays the controls to switch the holodisplay mode.
			====Available Functions====
			* '''Sensors''' - Sets the display output of the holodisplay to show the '''Command staff''' a 3D interpretation of the '''Sensors Console''' output.
			* '''Holo-Display Off''' - Turns off the '''Holo Display'''.
			====Unavailable (''Planned'') Functions====
			Some functions are greyed out and are currently placeholder UI buttons. These will become available once Holo-Display outputs are created for the game.<br>Currently, these are as listed:
			* '''Helm'''
			* '''Comms'''
			* '''Environmental Controls'''
			* '''Internal Security'''
			* '''Defense'''
			* '''Weapons'''
			* '''Engineering - Power'''
			* '''Engineering - Propulsion'''

			===Shipwide Orders===
			The Ship Wide Orders screen will display the current live [[Order\|Shipwide Orders]] within the game [[Task Manager]] system. These can then be viewed or belayed by clicking the '''Cancel Order''' UI button.

			===Bridge Orders===
			The Bridge Orders screen will display the current live [[Order\|Bridge Orders]] within the game [[Task Manager]] system. These can then be viewed or belayed by clicking the '''Cancel Order''' UI button.

			===Alert Condition UI===
			The Alert Condition screen displays the mode selection for the ship's alert condition. When one of the modes is selected, the ship's lighting will change to represent the alert condition.

	* ~~Switch between Holo Display Modes (~~''~~Currently sensors or off~~'')		====Alert Modes====
	* ~~Switch between~~ Ship ~~wide Light condition modes~~. (''~~Currently~~; ~~Normal,~~ Red ~~Alert, Yellow Alert,~~ Emergency Lighting, Disco ~~mode~~ and ~~Alien Virus Modes~~'')		The current conditions are as follows:
			* '''Condition Normal''' - Ship's Main Lights are set to the room's lighting settings from the [[Tutorial:Room Lighting\|Room Lighting UI]]; Secondary lighting is set to the player's default lighting colour as specified in the [[Tutorial:Ship Customisation#LIGHTING\|Lighting Customisation]] menu.
			* '''Yellow Alert''' - Ship's Main Lights are set to the room's lighting settings from the [[Tutorial:Room Lighting\|Room Lighting UI]]; Secondary lighting is set to a constant Yellow hue.
			* '''Red Alert''' - Ship's Main Lights are set to the room's lighting settings from the [[Tutorial:Room Lighting\|Room Lighting UI]]; Secondary lighting is set to a Flashing Red hue.
			* '''Emergency Lighting''' - Ship's Main Lights and Secondary lighting are set to a constant Red hue.
			* '''Test: Disco Mode''' - Ship's Main Lights and Secondary lighting are set to a randomly changing flashing hue with each light fixture acting independently.
			* '''Test: Green Disco''' - Ship's Main Lights and Secondary lighting are set to a flashing green hue with each light fixture acting independently.

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	This tutorial explains how to use the Command Chair, the primary station for the [[Captain]] ~~on the~~ [[~~Bridge~~]] of the [[~~UNSF Magellan]] in [[Starship Simulator~~]]. Sitting in this chair provides access to command-level ship oversight and control functions.		This tutorial explains how to use the Command Chair, the primary station for the [[Captain]] and [[Executive Officer]] on the [[Bridge]]. Sitting in this chair provides access to command-level ship oversight and control functions.

	== Location ==		== Location ==
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	* Release the '''<code>E</code>''' key to deactivate the mouse cursor.		* Release the '''<code>E</code>''' key to deactivate the mouse cursor.
	* For more details on UI interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].		* For more details on UI interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].


	== Command Functions (Overview) ==		== Command Functions (Overview) ==
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	* Switch between Holo Display Modes (''Currently sensors or off'')		* Switch between Holo Display Modes (''Currently sensors or off'')
	* Switch between Ship wide Light condition modes. (''Currently; Normal, Red Alert, Yellow Alert, Emergency Lighting, Disco mode and Alien Virus Modes'')		* Switch between Ship wide Light condition modes. (''Currently; Normal, Red Alert, Yellow Alert, Emergency Lighting, Disco mode and Alien Virus Modes'')


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	[[Category:Bridge Stations]]		[[Category:Bridge Stations]]
	[[Category:Controls]]		[[Category:Controls]]

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	* Switch between Holo Display Modes (''Currently sensors or off'')		* Switch between Holo Display Modes (''Currently sensors or off'')
	* Switch between Ship wide Light condition modes. (''Currently; Normal, Red Alert, Yellow Alert, Emergency Lighting, Disco mode and Alien Virus Modes'')		* Switch between Ship wide Light condition modes. (''Currently; Normal, Red Alert, Yellow Alert, Emergency Lighting, Disco mode and Alien Virus Modes'')
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This tutorial explains how to use the Command Chair, the primary station for the [[Captain]] on the [[Bridge]] of the [[UNSF Magellan]] in [[Starship Simulator]]. Sitting in this chair provides access to command-level ship oversight and control functions.

== Location ==
The Command Chair is typically located in a central, commanding position on the [[Bridge]], offering a clear view of the main viewscreen and surrounding officer stations like [[Helm]] and [[Tactical]].

== How to Use the Chair ==

=== 1. Sitting Down ===
* Approach the Command Chair.
* Look directly at the chair until it highlights and an on-screen text prompt appears (e.g., "Press F To Sit").
* Press the 'Use' key (Default: '''<code>F</code>''') as indicated by the prompt. Your character will sit in the chair.
* For more details on basic interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].

=== 2. Accessing Controls ===
* Once seated, you gain access to the Command Chair's specific interfaces.
* These interfaces are displayed on a nearby screens visible from the chair integrated into the chair's armrests

=== 3. Using Command Interfaces ===
* To interact with the buttons, menus, readouts, or other elements presented on the command interfaces, you must use '''Mouse Mode'''.
* '''Press and hold''' the UI Interaction key (Default: '''<code>E</code>''') to activate the mouse cursor.
* Use the mouse to click on interface elements to monitor systems, issue commands, or access information.
* Release the '''<code>E</code>''' key to deactivate the mouse cursor.
* For more details on UI interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].

== Command Functions (Overview) ==
While seated in the Command Chair, the [[Captain]] can typically perform high-level functions such as:

* Switch between Holo Display Modes (''Currently sensors or off'')
* Switch between Ship wide Light condition modes. (''Currently; Normal, Red Alert, Yellow Alert, Emergency Lighting, Disco mode and Alien Virus Modes'')
{{Links}}

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:Bridge]]
[[Category:Command]]
[[Category:Controls]]