Bridge: Difference between revisions
mNo edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
*'''Command Area:''' Two command chairs for the [[Captain]] and [[Executive Officer|Executive Officer (XO)]] are positioned centrally, facing the viewscreen. | *'''Command Area:''' Two command chairs for the [[Captain]] and [[Executive Officer|Executive Officer (XO)]] are positioned centrally, facing the viewscreen. | ||
*'''Forward Consoles:''' Consoles for Helm, Science and Tactical personnel are located directly in front of the command chairs. | *'''Forward Consoles:''' Consoles for Helm, Science and Tactical personnel are located directly in front of the command chairs. | ||
*''' | *'''Aft Alcoves:''' A ring of additional consoles lines the aft section of the bridge, intended for other key personnel. Two alcoves are located in the aft regionCurrently, there appear to be four stations in this rear ring. | ||
*'''[[Holoprojector]]:''' A sunken area in the centre of the room houses a large holographic projector, capable of displaying complex data such as navigational maps, sensor readings, and tactical information. | *'''[[Holoprojector]]:''' A sunken area in the centre of the room houses a large holographic projector, capable of displaying complex data such as navigational maps, sensor readings, and tactical information. | ||
*'''Entrance:''' Access to the Bridge is via the main [[A Deck#Corridor|A Deck corridor]]. | *'''Entrance:''' Access to the Bridge is via the main [[A Deck#Corridor|A Deck corridor]]. | ||
| Line 41: | Line 41: | ||
* Filtering contacts and managing sensor focus. | * Filtering contacts and managing sensor focus. | ||
=== | ===[[Comms Station]]=== | ||
A communications station (planned as one of the port consoles) is planned for managing all shipboard communication. Intended functions include: | A communications station (planned as one of the port consoles) is planned for managing all shipboard communication. Intended functions include: | ||
* Contacting planets, stations, and other vessels. | * Contacting planets, stations, and other vessels. | ||
| Line 47: | Line 47: | ||
* Managing the subspace communication link back to Earth or command headquarters. | * Managing the subspace communication link back to Earth or command headquarters. | ||
===Tactical | ===Tactical=== | ||
A dedicated station (planned as one of the starboard stations) is planned for managing the ship's offensive systems. Intended functions include: | A dedicated station (planned as one of the starboard stations) is planned for managing the ship's offensive systems. Intended functions include: | ||
* Managing and firing ship weaponry. | * Managing and firing ship weaponry. | ||
* Targeting hostile vessels or objects. | * Targeting hostile vessels or objects. | ||
===Defence | ===Defence=== | ||
A dedicated station (planned as one of the starboard stations) is planned for managing the ship's defence systems. Intended functions include: | A dedicated station (planned as one of the starboard stations) is planned for managing the ship's defence systems. Intended functions include: | ||
* Controlling ship shields. | * Controlling ship shields. | ||
* Damage control assessment related to combat. | * Damage control assessment related to combat. | ||
* Monitoring structural integrity and hull stress. | |||
===Security | ===Security=== | ||
Another planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) will focus on internal ship security. Intended functions include: | Another planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) will focus on internal ship security. Intended functions include: | ||
* Monitoring internal ship sensors and cameras. | * Monitoring internal ship sensors and cameras. | ||
| Line 64: | Line 65: | ||
* Managing internal bulkheads. | * Managing internal bulkheads. | ||
===Environmental | ===Environmental=== | ||
This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) will monitor and manage the ship's life support and internal environment. Intended functions include: | This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) will monitor and manage the ship's life support and internal environment. Intended functions include: | ||
* Monitoring and regulating air pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature across the ship. | * Monitoring and regulating air pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature across the ship. | ||
| Line 70: | Line 71: | ||
* Detecting environmental hazards. | * Detecting environmental hazards. | ||
=== | ===Propulsion=== | ||
This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) would oversee the ship's engines and propulsion systems. Intended functions include: | |||
* Monitoring | * Monitoring the performance of the [[Alcubierre Drive]] | ||
* Managing resource allocation (e.g., water, waste processing). | * Managing resource allocation (e.g., water, waste processing). | ||
* Monitoring structural integrity and hull stress. | * Monitoring structural integrity and hull stress. | ||
* Overseeing day-to-day systems essential for ship function. | * Overseeing day-to-day systems essential for ship function. | ||
===Power=== | |||
This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) would oversee the ship's power systems. Intended functions include: | |||
* Monitoring output from the [[Fusion Reactor]]. | |||
* Managing ship-wide power distribution. | |||
==Other Features== | ==Other Features== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:57, 5 March 2026
The Bridge is the primary command and control centre of starships. It provides the command crew with access to all essential ship functions and information, including the status of ship systems and access to ship systems vital to its travel.
Layout and Design
On Magellan Class vessels, the Bridge is a large, circular room dominated by a large forward viewscreen offering a panoramic view outside the ship.
- Command Area: Two command chairs for the Captain and Executive Officer (XO) are positioned centrally, facing the viewscreen.
- Forward Consoles: Consoles for Helm, Science and Tactical personnel are located directly in front of the command chairs.
- Aft Alcoves: A ring of additional consoles lines the aft section of the bridge, intended for other key personnel. Two alcoves are located in the aft regionCurrently, there appear to be four stations in this rear ring.
- Holoprojector: A sunken area in the centre of the room houses a large holographic projector, capable of displaying complex data such as navigational maps, sensor readings, and tactical information.
- Entrance: Access to the Bridge is via the main A Deck corridor.
Stations and Consoles
The Bridge features multiple dedicated stations, although not all are currently functional in Starship Simulator.
Command Chairs
These two central chairs provide seating for the Captain and Executive Officer. Currently, the chairs feature controls integrated into the armrests allow the Captain or XO to:
- Set ship-wide alert conditions (Red Alert, Yellow Alert, etc.).
- Control internal lighting modes.
- Change the input source for the Holo-Display.
Located at the central-forward position of the bridge, the Helm station is responsible for managing the ship's movement. Its functions include:
- Manual flight control using RCS thrusters and sublight engines.
- Setting and engaging courses via the Autopilot / Auto-navigation system.
- Managing and engaging the FTL drive.
- Receiving coordinates from the sensors station and Holo-Display for navigation targeting.
- Controlling external ship lighting.
Sensors Station
Positioned in the port stations, the Sensors console manages the ship's detection and scanning equipment. Key functions include:
- Operating various sensor suites across different ranges:
- GPS Mode: Displays the entire Milky Way galaxy and the ship's position within it.
- Long Range: Provides Level 1 data (basic identification) for objects within the current star sector, focusing on selected star systems.
- Medium Range: Provides Level 2 data (more detailed information) for objects within the current solar system.
- Short Range: Provides Level 3 data (high detail) for objects the ship is closely approaching or orbiting.
- Displaying sensor information on the console and the central holoprojector.
- Sending target coordinates to the Helm station for navigation.
- Filtering contacts and managing sensor focus.
Comms Station
A communications station (planned as one of the port consoles) is planned for managing all shipboard communication. Intended functions include:
- Contacting planets, stations, and other vessels.
- Maintaining internal ship communications.
- Managing the subspace communication link back to Earth or command headquarters.
Tactical
A dedicated station (planned as one of the starboard stations) is planned for managing the ship's offensive systems. Intended functions include:
- Managing and firing ship weaponry.
- Targeting hostile vessels or objects.
Defence
A dedicated station (planned as one of the starboard stations) is planned for managing the ship's defence systems. Intended functions include:
- Controlling ship shields.
- Damage control assessment related to combat.
- Monitoring structural integrity and hull stress.
Security
Another planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) will focus on internal ship security. Intended functions include:
- Monitoring internal ship sensors and cameras.
- Tracking crew locations.
- Controlling door access and security lockdowns.
- Managing internal bulkheads.
Environmental
This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) will monitor and manage the ship's life support and internal environment. Intended functions include:
- Monitoring and regulating air pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature across the ship.
- Managing atmospheric filtering and recycling.
- Detecting environmental hazards.
Propulsion
This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) would oversee the ship's engines and propulsion systems. Intended functions include:
- Monitoring the performance of the Alcubierre Drive
- Managing resource allocation (e.g., water, waste processing).
- Monitoring structural integrity and hull stress.
- Overseeing day-to-day systems essential for ship function.
Power
This planned station (likely one of the aft consoles) would oversee the ship's power systems. Intended functions include:
- Monitoring output from the Fusion Reactor.
- Managing ship-wide power distribution.
Other Features
Power Distribution Panel
Located near the entrance to the Bridge (in the connecting corridor), this panel allows for monitoring and direct control over power distribution for various systems located on A Deck, including Bridge lighting and hardware.
Holoprojector
Located in the very centre of the Bridge, this uses the sensors to present a 3D display the ship's location in the galaxy, nearby star systems, stellar objects surrounding stars and visual information such has the habitual zones. The holoprojector is controlled via the control panel in the Captain and XO's chairs, though can currently display targets selected by the Sensors Station.