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This tutorial explains how to Issue Commands on the [[Bridge]] of the [[UNSF Magellan]] in [[Starship Simulator]].
This tutorial explains how to Issue Commands to crewmembers in ''[[Starship Simulator]]''
 
==Overview==
 
From build [[Dev Build|0.277.0.8]] the method of issueing Commands was move to the [[Radial Menu]]. Prior to this a simple Pop up UI was used.  


== How to Issuing Commands ==
== How to Issuing Commands ==


=== 1. Accessing Command Interface ===
=== 1. Accessing Radial Menus ===
* Approach a station (chair) on the bridge. (Depending on the distance the player is from the Chair will determine what options are available.  
* Approach a station (chair) on the bridge. (Depending on the distance the player is from the Chair will determine what options are available.  
* Once point at the Station Press '''<code>F</code>'''
* Once point at the Station and Press the '''Radial Menu Key''' ''(Default: <code>F</code>)''


=== 2. Using Command Interfaces ===
=== 2. Using Command Interfaces ===
* Upon interaction, an interface will appear for the station for commands that can be issued or options available to the player.
* Upon interaction, a context aware Radial Menu will appear for the station for commands that can be issued or options available to the players dpartment/role.
* These consist of taking a seat at the station, summoning an NPC to command or leaving it alone.
* The mouse can be moved freely around the screen to activate the mouse cursor.
* The mouse can be moved freely around the screen to activate the mouse cursor.
* An option can be selected freely.
* An option can be selected freely.
* When an option is selected that are listed on the Games Task manager so the task for the order are dished out the players/NPC's is the correct order and posistions.
:These order can Satck or overide other orders depending on the orders priority.
* For more details on UI interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].
* For more details on UI interaction, see [[Tutorial:Interaction Basics]].


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* Ask NPCs to engage and disengage the FLT drive as well as ask for full speed or 10%.
* Ask NPCs to engage and disengage the FLT drive as well as ask for full speed or 10%.
* Ask NPC's to take the ship home ([[Earth]])
* Ask NPC's to take the ship home ([[Earth]])
* Ask NPC's to come to a '''Full Stop'''
;[[Sensors Station]]
;[[Sensors Station]]
* Ask Sensors Operator to select sensors range.
* Ask Sensors Operator to select sensors range.
* Ask Sensors Operator to increase or degrees range.
* Ask Sensors Operator to increase or degrees range.
* Long Range:
** Align to Target (Must have System Targeted on Holo-Display)
** Align to Target (Must have System Targeted on Holo-Display)
** Back to Stellar View (Must be in Alignment Mode)
** Back to Stellar View
** Initiate Survey:
** Initiate Survey:
* Medium Range
** Initiate Survey of Star System
* Short Range
** Scan Target
** Scan Target
** Show Surface Map
** Show Surface Map

Latest revision as of 07:34, 29 March 2026

NOTICE: This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.

Build Compatibility: This tutorial was last verified for Build 0.277.0.8. If you notice discrepancies in a newer version, please update the guide or flag it for review.


This tutorial explains how to Issue Commands to crewmembers in Starship Simulator

Overview

From build 0.277.0.8 the method of issueing Commands was move to the Radial Menu. Prior to this a simple Pop up UI was used.

How to Issuing Commands

1. Accessing Radial Menus

  • Approach a station (chair) on the bridge. (Depending on the distance the player is from the Chair will determine what options are available.
  • Once point at the Station and Press the Radial Menu Key (Default: F)

2. Using Command Interfaces

  • Upon interaction, a context aware Radial Menu will appear for the station for commands that can be issued or options available to the players dpartment/role.
  • The mouse can be moved freely around the screen to activate the mouse cursor.
  • An option can be selected freely.
  • When an option is selected that are listed on the Games Task manager so the task for the order are dished out the players/NPC's is the correct order and posistions.
These order can Satck or overide other orders depending on the orders priority.

Issuing Commands (Overview)

While playing as a Command role, the player can typically perform functions such as:

General
  • Spawn/Dismiss NPCs
Helm
  • Command helm to travel to sensors target.
  • Ask NPCs to engage and disengage the FLT drive as well as ask for full speed or 10%.
  • Ask NPC's to take the ship home (Earth)
  • Ask NPC's to come to a Full Stop
Sensors Station
  • Ask Sensors Operator to select sensors range.
  • Ask Sensors Operator to increase or degrees range.
    • Align to Target (Must have System Targeted on Holo-Display)
    • Back to Stellar View
    • Initiate Survey:
    • Scan Target
    • Show Surface Map
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