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==Emergency Protocol== | ==Emergency Protocol== | ||
[[File:Station Attack interior.png|thumb|200px|The interior of a damaged station]] | [[File:Station Attack interior.png|thumb|200px|The interior of a damaged station]] | ||
Coriolis, Ocellus, and Orbis stations activate emergency protocols in the event of a direct attack that renders them too dangerous to inhabit. Attacks on this scale were apparently rare until December 14, 3303, when a number of stations in the [[Pleiades Nebula]] were devastated by [[Thargoids]].<ref name="Station Attack">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/7jqg5p/so_the_thargoids_attacked_a_station_images/?st=jb6b35m0&sh=f42ecad9 /r/EliteDangerous: So the Thargoids(?) Attacked a Station. Images Courtesy of CMDR Bad_Player]</ref> | Coriolis, Ocellus, and Orbis stations activate emergency protocols in the event of a direct attack that renders them too dangerous to inhabit. Attacks on this scale were apparently rare until December 14, 3303, when a number of stations in the [[Pleiades Nebula]] were devastated by [[Thargoids]].<ref name="Station Attack">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/7jqg5p/so_the_thargoids_attacked_a_station_images/?st=jb6b35m0&sh=f42ecad9 /r/EliteDangerous: So the Thargoids(?) Attacked a Station. Images Courtesy of CMDR Bad_Player]</ref> Systems with damaged and repairing stations are hubs for related [[Search and Rescue]] activities. | ||
===Damaged State=== | ===Damaged State=== | ||
Stations that have become damaged enough to trigger emergency protocol display a "Damaged" marker on the [[Galaxy Map]] and [[System Map]]. Refueling, Maintenance, Contacts, Universal Cartographics, and the Crew Lounge are disabled at these stations. The Missions panel is accessible, but no missions are on offer. The Passenger Lounge offers several contracts to transport refugees to the safety of a nearby [[Pilots Federation]] [[Rescue Vessel]]. The Commodities Market is damaged, and only accepts certain emergency supplies. [[Standard Docking Computer]] functionality is also disabled, forcing pilots to use manual controls if they wish to dock. If a player was docked at a station that becomes damaged, they and their ship will be transferred free of charge to the Rescue Vessel.<ref name="Station Attack" /> | {{Quote|The Pilots' Federation has issued a travel warning in this system after certain stations were attacked and damaged. All general services have been suspended at the affected stations, but they are accepting aid relief or help evacuating civilians caught up in the disaster.<!--PRE-3.3 NOTICE TEXT: "Pilots Federation Warning: One or more of the space stations in this system has suffered an attack of unknown origin. All normal services have been suspended, but pilots willing to assist are encouraged to do so by helping evacuate civilians or delivering aid to the stations affected."-->|Damaged Starports galaxy map notice}} | ||
[[File:Station Attack The Oracle.png|thumb|200px|Exterior damage to The Oracle, Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55]] | |||
Stations that have become damaged enough to trigger emergency protocol display a "Damaged" marker on the [[Galaxy Map]] and [[System Map]]. Refueling, Maintenance, Contacts, Universal Cartographics, and the Crew Lounge are disabled at these stations. The Missions panel is accessible, but no missions are on offer. The Passenger Lounge offers several contracts to transport refugees to the safety of a nearby [[Pilots Federation]] [[Rescue Vessel]]. The Commodities Market is damaged, and only accepts certain emergency supplies. [[Standard Docking Computer|Standard]] and [[Advanced Docking Computer]] functionality is also disabled, forcing pilots to use manual controls if they wish to dock. If a player was docked at a station that becomes damaged, they and their ship will be transferred free of charge to the Rescue Vessel.<ref name="Station Attack" /> | |||
Affected stations exhibit severe structural damage, corrosion from Thargoid weapons, fires, and the main reactor module at the far end of Orbis and Ocellus stations is breached; approaching the reactor will disrupt ship HUDs. The docking bay is lit by red emergency lights and littered with floating debris and salvageable commodities. A hazardous level of heat has built up that can easily overwhelm ships that linger in the docking bay too long, and sudden explosions can knock ships off-course at inopportune moments. [[Heatsink Launcher|Heatsinks]], [[Shield Generator]]s, and [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]]s are strongly recommended.<ref name="Station Attack" /> | Affected stations exhibit severe structural damage, corrosion from Thargoid weapons, fires, and the main reactor module at the far end of Orbis and Ocellus stations is breached; approaching the reactor will disrupt ship HUDs. The docking bay is lit by red emergency lights and littered with floating debris and salvageable commodities. A hazardous level of heat has built up that can easily overwhelm ships that linger in the docking bay too long, and sudden explosions can knock ships off-course at inopportune moments. [[Heatsink Launcher|Heatsinks]], [[Shield Generator]]s, and [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]]s are strongly recommended.<ref name="Station Attack" /> | ||
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===Repairing State=== | ===Repairing State=== | ||
{{Quote|The travel warning for this system has been expunged by the Pilots' Federation. Local factions are performing repairs in the system to restore stations to fully operation status. Many have reopened their trade markets to help collect critical repair materials.<!--PRE-3.3 NOTICE TEXT: "The Pilots Federation has lifted its travel warning in this system. Some stations are still under a state of repair and only able to offer a reduced level of service. Local factions have called upon independent pilots willing to help with the repair operations to deliver suitable materials to the stricken stations."-->|Repairing Starports galaxy map notice}} | |||
[[File:Obsidian Orbital repairing interior 2.png|thumb|200px|The interior of a damaged station undergoing repairs]] | [[File:Obsidian Orbital repairing interior 2.png|thumb|200px|The interior of a damaged station undergoing repairs]] | ||
The following week after a station is damaged, it enters a Repairing state, which is also marked on the System Map and Galaxy Map. Emergency protocol is scaled back, evacuation missions cease, and the Rescue Vessel departs. The docking bay is also stabilized and cleared of debris, and repair work is visible both there and on the station's exterior, but many services and autodock functionality remain disabled. During this phase, the station requires large quantities of 15 different commodities in order to conduct repairs and fully restore all services. These commodities are listed within [[GalNet]] Starport Status Update reports, and can be delivered simply by selling them on the Commodities Market.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/hxTJhqt.png Imgur: Galactic News: Starport Status Update, December 21, 3303]</ref> Stations remain in the Repairing state indefinitely until all requested supplies are delivered.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/398863-Starports-quot-Under-Repair-quot-change-to-visibility-of-progress?p=6278531#post6278531 Frontier Forums: Starports "Under Repair": change to visibility of progress.]</ref> | The following week after a station is damaged, it enters a Repairing state, which is also marked on the System Map and Galaxy Map. Emergency protocol is scaled back, evacuation missions cease, and the Rescue Vessel departs. The docking bay is also stabilized and cleared of debris, and repair work is visible both there and on the station's exterior, but many services and autodock functionality remain disabled. During this phase, the station requires large quantities of 15 different commodities in order to conduct repairs and fully restore all services. These commodities are listed within [[GalNet]] Starport Status Update reports, and can be delivered simply by selling them on the Commodities Market.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/hxTJhqt.png Imgur: Galactic News: Starport Status Update, December 21, 3303]</ref> Stations remain in the Repairing state indefinitely until all requested supplies are delivered.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/398863-Starports-quot-Under-Repair-quot-change-to-visibility-of-progress?p=6278531#post6278531 Frontier Forums: Starports "Under Repair": change to visibility of progress.]</ref> | ||
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* [[Obsidian Orbital]] - Built in late 3301 in the [[Maia]] system, Obsidian Orbital was the first station constructed in the [[Pleiades Nebula]], and the reward for a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]]. | * [[Obsidian Orbital]] - Built in late 3301 in the [[Maia]] system, Obsidian Orbital was the first station constructed in the [[Pleiades Nebula]], and the reward for a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]]. | ||
* [[Jaques Station]] - Owned by the cyborg bartender [[Jaques]], Jaques Station attempted to jump to [[Beagle Point]] in 3302, but [[Thargoid Sensor]]-induced malfunctions knocked it off-course and it arrived in the [[Colonia]] system instead. Pilots across the [[Core Systems]] rallied to the station's aid, leading to the colonization of the [[Colonia Region]]. | * [[Jaques Station]] - Owned by the cyborg bartender [[Jaques]], Jaques Station attempted to jump to [[Beagle Point]] in 3302, but [[Thargoid Sensor]]-induced malfunctions knocked it off-course and it arrived in the [[Colonia]] system instead. Pilots across the [[Core Systems]] rallied to the station's aid, leading to the colonization of the [[Colonia Region]]. | ||
* [[Explorer's Anchorage]] - Built in early 3305 by the [[Distant Worlds II]] expedition, Explorer's Anchorage is the first station constructed in the [[Galactic Centre]]. Located in the [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]] system, it is the closest station to [[Sagittarius A*]] and the furthest station from [[Sol]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||