Docking

2014-08-22T12:00:50Z

194.66.198.135: /* Requesting Docking Permission */ Added notes about informal docking protocol discussed on ED Beta Forums.... using the lights to avoid crashes.

In order to use a station's services, you must '''dock''' with the station.

Docking is a three stage process:

== Requesting Docking Permission ==

[[File:DockingRequest.jpg|thumb|300px|Requesting docking clearance at Azeban City]]

Before you can get inside a station, you must first ask for permission to land, otherwise you won't have a specific pad to land at and you may receive a fine! Docking clearance is requested via the Contacts tab in the '''left''' menu of your ship: enter the Target menu ("1" by default), move to the Contacts tab, select the station, and finally select "Request Docking Permission". If you were rejected, you were either out of range or have infractions against the station; get within 7.5 kilometers of the station and try again. If you are still rejected, it may be that the station is full. This quite often happens at the more popular stations and you will have to wait for someone to leave. It could also be because you have been in violation of local laws and have an infraction against you.

If you were acknowledged, the station will tell you what pad number to land at. You now have 10 minutes to land.

== Entering the Station ==
All stations rotate to generate centripetal force, which effectively acts as gravity for its crew and citizens. For pilots, it effectively acts as a huge pain, but it can be dealt with. As you approach the station's entry port, focus on centering your ship with the port first, so that you don't crash into the port's walls. Once you've centered the port, start aligning the ship. This can be done manually, or by pressing the rotational assistance button. If done manually, keep in mind that most ships are wider than they are tall.

The entry ports are a congested location with ships passing in both directions. There is no traffic control and you should stay alert to avoid crashing into other ships. Some ships captains have adopted the protocol of turning on ships lights when docking to make you more visible as well as always traversing the side of the entry port marked by the green lights. Not always possible as some of the bigger ships only just fit.

Once inside, find the pad with the number the station assigned you, and lower the landing gear. You now need to actually land the ship.

== Landing Your Ship ==

[[File:DockLanding.jpg|thumb|300px|Aligning and landing on a docking pad.]]

Landing is simple in theory, but can take finesse if you don't have a joystick throttle. Approach your pad - if you're close enough and landing gears are down, the radar will be replaced with a diagram showing your ship's position relative to the landing point. In the diagram, there is a dot extending from your ship to the pad, like a shadow; you want to get that dot centered with the pad's circle first. When the dot is centered, the pad's diagram will turn blue, and you can thrust down (F key by default) to complete the landing. Congratulations, you're docked!

== Docking Tips ==
* The docking port on a [[Coriolis Station]] is always positioned on the 'end' that is spinning anti-clockwise. Looking for the advertising holograms often helps.
* The ship's [[compass]] (to the right of the scanner) points towards the docking pad currently allocated to your ship. The yellow indicator will be an outline if the target is behind you.

Station

2014-08-20T12:15:03Z

194.66.198.135: /* Docking */

'''Space Stations''' are built in space to provide living space for humans, produce certain goods. Ships can dock at them, allowing access to the station services. Station services include accepting missions, buying new ships or outfitting for ships, clearing and collecting bounty, paying fines, refueling, repairs, trading (legally and illegally). Stations also have their own defence systems in place to deal with criminals and trouble-makers. Station defences are '''very''' powerful and can destroy a medium size ship (Hauler, Cobra) in a matter of seconds.

Not all stations may offer all services.

== Docking ==
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To dock with a station, pilots must first request docking permissions. Once granted, they will be assigned a landing pad number they should approach and land on. If the pilot does not land within the allotted time the pilot will have to request permission again. Attempting to dock without permissions will trigger a lethal response.

To either side of the docking port are lights coloured green and red. Pilots should approach on the side with the green lights to reduce the chance of a collision.

== No Fire Zone ==

All stations have an area surrounding them designated a no fire zone. You are notified each time your ship enters and exits this area. You will also receive a message when your ship enters this zone to retract your weapons, should they be deployed at the time. Station defences will activate and open fire on your ship if you should fire any of your weapons within the no fire zone. Using any scanner within the no fire zone is perfectly legitimate and legal.

== Types ==
{| class="article-table"
!Type
! colspan="2" |
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| rowspan="6" |Coriolis
[[File:Coriolis_station.jpg|thumb|300px]]
!Large spaces
| 1
|-
!Small spaces
| --
|-
!Rotation time
| --
|-
!Gravity (g)
|0.1
|-
!Dimensions (km)
|L: --, W: --, H: --
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| colspan="3" |
|-
| rowspan="6" |
Orbis
[[File:Orbis_station.jpg|thumb|300px]]
!Large spaces
| 1
|-
!Small spaces
| --
|-
!Rotation time
| --
|-
!Gravity (g)
|docks:0.1, middle ring: 0.5, outer ring: 1.0
|-
!Dimensions (km)
|L: --, W: 8, H: 8
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| colspan="3" |
|-
| rowspan="6" |
Asteroid

[[File:Asteroid_station.jpg|thumb|300px]]
!Large spaces
| --
|-
!Small spaces
| --
|-
!Rotation time
| --
|-
!Gravity (g)
| --
|-
!Dimensions (km)
|
L: --, W: --, H: --
|}

==Station Locations==

{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table article-table-selected" style="width: 500px;"
|-
! scope="col" |System
! scope="col" |Station
! scope="col" |Economy
! scope="col" |Black Market?
|-
| Acihaut
| Cuffey Plant
|
|
|-
| Aganippe
| Julian Market
|
|
|-
| Asellus Primus
| Beagle 2 Landing
|
|
|-
|Aulin
|Aulin Enterprise
|
|
|-
| Aulis
| Olivas Settlement
|
|
|-
| BD+47 2112
| Dezhurov Gateway
|
|
|-
| Chi Herculis
| Gorbatko Reserve
|
|Yes
|-
| CM Draco
| Anderson Escape
|
|
|-
| Dahan
| Dahan Gateway
|
|
|-
| Eranin
| Azeban City
|
|
|-
| G 239-25
| Bresnik Mine
|
|
|-
| h Draconis
| Brislington
|
|
|-
| i Bootis
| Chango Dock
|
|Yes
|-
| Ithaca
| Hume Depot
|
|
|-
| LFT 880
| Baker Platform
|
|
|-
| LFT 992
| Szulkin Mines
|
|
|-
| LHS 2819
| Tasaki Freeport
|
|
|-
| LHS 2884
| Abnett Platform
|
|
|-
| LHS 2887
| Massimino Dock
|
|
|-
| LHS 3006
| Wcm Transfer Orbital
|
|
|-
| LHS 3262
| Louis De Lacaille Prospect
|
|
|-
| LHS 417
| Gemhardt Camp
|
|
|-
| LP 64-194
| Longyear Survey
|
|
|-
| LP 98-132
| Freeport
| Poor
| Yes
|-
| Magec
| Xiaoguan Hub
|
|
|-
| Morgor
| Romanek's Folley
|
|
|-
| Nang Ta-kian
| Hay Point
|
|
|-
| Naraka
| Novitski Oasis
|
|
|-
| [[Opala]]
| [[Romanenko Estate]]
|
|Yes
|-
| [[Ovid]]
| [[Bradfield Orbital]]
|
|
|-
| Pi-fang
| Brooks Estate
|
|
|-
| Rakapila
| Stone Enterprise
|
|Yes
|-
| Ross 1015
| Bowersox Mines
|
|
|-
| Ross 1051
| Abetti Platform
|
|
|-
| Ross 1057
| Wang Estate
|
|
|-
| Surya
| Burbank Camp
|
|
|-
| Wyrd
| Vonaburg Co-Operative
|
|
|}

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