Sensors

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

Sensors are devices used for data retrieval and analysis. On starships, they are used to scan the surrounding space for celestial bodies, detect other ships or anomalies, and monitor environmental conditions both inside and outside the vessel. Sensors assist with scientific analysis of stellar and interstellar objects, unknown phenomena, and mapping uncharted regions of space. External sensors can be controlled on the Bridge's Sensors Station.

External Sensors

Long Range

Long Range sensors are used to detect star systems within long range of the starship and perform surveys on objects at at distance of 50 LY away. They utilise the LGAS Array to find and identify stars, including their star type and galactic coordinates. Surveys using the Long Range sensors will plot out a nearby star system and determine the type of astronomical/celestial objects within it, determining objects by their mass.

Medium Range

Medium Range sensors are used to plot out the star system the ship is located at and perform surveys on objects at a distance of up to 0.47 LY (29723.21 AU) away. They utilise the HGAS Array to detect the atmospheric contents of astronomical objects and determine their planet type. Surveys using the Medium Range sensors will plot out the star system and provide more details on their planetary content.

Short Range

Short Range sensors are used to gather surface data on astronical objects and perform surveys on objects at a distance of up to 3 million (3,000,00 km/0.02 AU). The utilise the HIDS Array to detect structures on the surface and any signs of life, including plant and animal (flora and fauna). The short range sensors can also provide specific locations of technology for the ship to investigate in planetary landings.

Galactic Positioning

Galactic Positioning Sensors (GPS) are used to determine the ship's position within the Milky Way galaxy. They make use of the XNAV Dish (X-Ray Navigation) to determine the ship's location relative to Sagittarius A*, which serves as galactic x0 y0 z0. GPS mode can be best used to determine how far the ship will or has travelled from one place to another. However, it currently has no other usage in current builds.