Tutorials
NOTICE: This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.
This page outlines community created Guides and Tutorials for the game. Note that these may become out of date as development of the game progresses and systems are changed. For a list of official Tutorials made by the developers please see Training Modules
Basic Tutorials
Game and Menu Tutorials
| Game and Menu Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Game Settings | Guide on how to use the Game settings Menu and settings explained in detail, |
| Ship Customisation | Guide on how to use the Ship's Customisation Menu Tool (F3). |
| Character Customisation | Guide on how to use the Character's Customisation Menu Tool (F5). |
| Multiplayer Basics | Guide on hosting, joining, and managing multiplayer sessions (incl. F6 Host Controls). |
| Using the HUD | Understanding the Heads-Up Display elements and toggling (H). |
| Player Movement | Understanding how to explore the world (movement, crouching, sprinting, jumping). |
| Interaction Basics | Guide on basic interaction with the world (F key, E for mouse use, picking up items). |
| Bug Reporting | How to use the F1 Bug Report menu and related chat commands (/bugtp). |
General Ship Interaction
| General Ship Interaction Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Conference Room Video Player | Guide on how to Use the briefing screen. |
| Door Keypads | Guide on how to use door Keypads for access control. |
| Room Lights Controls | Guide on how to use the Room Lighting Panel. |
| Window Control Panel | Guide on how to use the Window Control Panel. |
| Using Wall Screens | Guide on interacting with deck plan displays and other informational wall screens. |
Role Tutorials
Command
| Command Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Command Chair Functions | Guide on using the Captain/XO chair interfaces (Alert Levels, etc.). |
| First Contact Procedures (Planned) | Guide on initiating contact and diplomacy with alien species. |
| Issuing Commands | Guide on directing NPC crew members or mission objectives. |
| Holoprojector | Guide on using the interactive functions of the Holoprojector. |
| Commanding the Bridge | Guide on managing ship operations by commanding NPC crew members. |
| Shipwide Commands | Guide on how to coordinate the task of multiple crew abord the ship and there intended effects. |
Operations
| Operations Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Helm (Ship Piloting) | Guide on how to use Bridge Helm Controls for the main ship. |
| Shuttle Operations (Planned) | Guide on launching, piloting, and docking shuttlecraft. |
| Planetary Landing Procedures (Planned) | Guide on atmospheric entry, surface landing, and ascent in a shuttle. |
| EVA Procedures (Planned) | Guide on using airlocks and performing Extra-Vehicular Activity. |
| Cargo Management (Planned) | Guide on handling cargo movement around the ship or via shuttles. |
Science
| Science Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Sensors Operation | Guide on how to use the Bridge Sensors Console. |
| Sensor Data Analysis | Guide on interpreting detailed data from various sensor modes. |
| Communications Station (Planned) | Guide on managing external and internal ship communications. (Placement TBC) |
| Using Science Labs (Planned) | Guide on operating equipment within specific science labs (e.g., analyzing samples). |
| Probe Deployment & Analysis (Planned) | Guide on launching scientific probes and analyzing retrieved data. |
Engineering
| Engineering Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Cold Start-up | Guide on how to start up the ship from Cold and Dark. |
| Full Shutdown | Guide on how to shut down the ship to a Cold and Dark State. |
| Power Management (Planned) | Guide on monitoring the Fusion Reactor, Battery Rooms, and power distribution. |
| Fluid Systems Management (Planned) | Guide on managing cryogenic fuels and coolants. |
| Damage Control & Repair (Planned) | Guide on identifying, assessing, and repairing system damage. |
| RCS Maintenance (Planned) | Guide on accessing and maintaining RCS components. |
| Battery Room Management | Monitoring battery health, charge levels, and loads. |
| Ship Systems Monitoring (Planned) | Guide on overseeing general ship operational status. (Placement TBC) |
Medical
| Medical Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Medical Bay Operations (Planned) | Guide on using the medical bay facilities to treat crew injuries or illnesses. |
| Managing Crew Mental Health (Planned) | Guide on monitoring and potentially influencing NPC crew morale/wellbeing. |
Tactical
| Tactical Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Tactical Station (Planned) | Guide on managing shields, weapons, and targeting. |
| Brig Operations (Planned) | Guide on using the ship's Brig to detain individuals. |
| Internal Security Systems (Planned) | Guide on using internal sensors, cameras, and security measures. |
| Door/Bulkhead Security Control (Planned) | Guide on security lockdowns and access control. |
Passenger
| Passenger Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Being a Passenger | Guide on ship amenities and enjoying the journey with no duties. (Links to Interaction Basics, exploring locations etc.) |
Stewards
| Stewards Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Hydroponics (Planned) | Guide on cultivating plants for food. |
| Galley Operations (Chef - Planned) | Guide on food preparation and managing galley resources. |
| Lounge Service (Bartender - Planned) | Guide on serving drinks and potentially managing lounge areas. |
| Housekeeping (Janitor) | Guide on the ship cleanliness system and the cleaning bot. |
General Gameplay Mechanics
Directions and Movements
| Directions and Movements | |
|---|---|
| Anatomical Directional Terms | Explanation on Navigational Terms for moving and positioning yourself within the Starship |
| Six degrees of freedom (6DoF) | Explanation on Navigational Terms for moving and positioning the Starship withing the galaxy. |
Interpreting Data
| Interpreting Data | |
|---|---|
| Reading Sensor Data | How to read the data fields in the Bridge Sensors Station | |