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==Usage==
==Usage==
In supercruise, the [[Boost Speed|boost]] function will activate and deactivate Supercruise Overcharge. During an overcharge, the Frame Shift Drive will accelerate rapidly, but there are multiple drawbacks: it will consume large amounts of fuel, generate a thermal load which can [[Heat|overheat]] the ship, and the ship's controls will suffer interference.  
In supercruise, the [[Boost Speed|boost]] function will activate and deactivate Supercruise Overcharge by pressing the assigned button. During an overcharge, the Frame Shift Drive will accelerate rapidly, but there are multiple drawbacks: it will consume large amounts of fuel, generate a thermal load which can [[Heat|overheat]] the ship, and the ship's controls will suffer interference.  


To sustain a supercruise overcharge for a longer period of time, a ship needs to equip [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] and carry [[Fuel Tank|fuel tanks]] in its optional slots.   
To sustain a supercruise overcharge for a longer period of time, a ship needs to equip [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] and carry [[Fuel Tank|fuel tanks]] in its optional slots.   
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After deactivating a supercruise overcharge, there is a cooldown before the ship can start another overcharge. [[Commander|Commanders]] can see when another ship is in cooldown on their [[Pilots Guide#Ship HUD|HUD]]'s target info panel.
After deactivating a supercruise overcharge, there is a cooldown before the ship can start another overcharge. [[Commander|Commanders]] can see when another ship is in cooldown on their [[Pilots Guide#Ship HUD|HUD]]'s target info panel.


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.
Supercruise overcharge will be deactivated during an [[interdiction]]. If the ship runs low on fuel during supercruise overcharge, the safety mechanism of the [[Flight Assist]] 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. You should refuel at the nearest [[station]], [[settlement]] or visit a scoopable [[Stars|star]].


=== Benefits ===
=== Benefits ===