Frame Shift Drive (SCO): Difference between revisions

Supercruise overcharge will be deactivated during an [[interdiction]]. If the ship runs low on fuel during supercruise overcharge, it will perform an emergency drop into [[Normal Speed|normal space]], leaving a small amount of fuel in the main fuel tank. Emergency dropping during supercruise overcharge will deal severe damage to the ship and its modules.

[[File:SCO leaving planet.gif|thumb|An [[Adder]] exiting a planet using Supercruise Overcharge.]]

Supercruise overcharge (SCO) is very beneficial for shorter-distance travel rather than long-distance such as to [[Hutton Orbital]]. It can be used for short bursts of speed to overcome the gravity wells of celestial bodies, greatly speeding up the start and end of a typical journey within a system.   

The SCO enables rapid interplanetary travel for e.g. quick mapping of a star system, exobiology, It makes exploration and [[Miner|mining]] a lot quicker, especially in combination with a [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]].  

While using SCO; acceleration increases continuously to the max speed. The boost cannot be throttled. SCO also has a very high fuel consumption. A standard ship's handling is decreased due to turbulence and wobblyness.<ref name=":2" /> SCO also generates much [[heat]] while activate. If kept unchecked it will destroy the ship.

The [[Python MkII]] was designed from the ground up with advanced Supercruise Overcharge capabilities for better handling, heat management, better acceleration and deceleration, and less fuel consumption with SCO. The result is an overall smoother ride.

==Specifications ==

Unlike [[Frame Shift Drive|Frame Shift Drives]], you can only install a Frame Shift Drive (SCO) if its size class matches the size of your ship's Frame Shift Drive [[Internal Compartment]].