Fuel: Difference between revisions
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==Stranded== | ==Stranded== | ||
When you run out of fuel in a system without an available refueling station and without a fuel scoop or scoopable sun, you are stranded. In this case you should choose to [[self-destruct]], which will place you back at the last safepoint, but may be costly should you choose to repurchase the destroyed ship. | When you run out of fuel in a system without an available refueling station and without a fuel scoop or scoopable sun, you are stranded. In this case you should choose to [[self-destruct]], which will place you back at the last safepoint, but may be costly should you choose to repurchase the destroyed ship. | ||
It is vital for the commander of any ship to plan his route in advance even if the person has a fuel scoop. At any point during travel, you might find yourself near unscoopable suns if you follow the follow the galaxy map's flight planner blindly. A good tactic is to scoop when you have 50% fuel left or to always scoop when you can. | |||