Frame Shift Drive (SCO): Difference between revisions
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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. | 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. | ||
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. The ship will decelerate to normal supercruise speed, but setting maximum throttle will reduce the rate of deceleration. | ||
Supercruise overcharge will be deactivated during an [[interdiction]]. | Supercruise overcharge will be deactivated during an [[interdiction]]. | ||
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The SCO enables rapid interplanetary travel, making planet [[Detailed Surface Scanner|mapping]], [[Exobiologist|exobiology]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Explorer|exploration]] activities in general much faster and more convenient, especially in combination with a [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]]. | The SCO enables rapid interplanetary travel, making planet [[Detailed Surface Scanner|mapping]], [[Exobiologist|exobiology]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Explorer|exploration]] activities in general much faster and more convenient, especially in combination with a [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]]. | ||
Comparing the A-rated modules, the SCO-capable Frame Shift Drives have an "optimised mass" stat around 12% higher than the older [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius]] drives, as well as a 4% higher "max fuel per jump" stat, meaning the Class 5A SCO drives offer more jump range when fully [[Engineers|engineered]] than even the "[[Engineered FSD V1]]" that is acquired through [[Technology Broker|Technology Brokers]].<ref>https://edsy.org/index.html</ref> | |||
=== Downsides === | === Downsides === | ||
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E-rated SCO Frame Shift Drives match the jump range of a C-rated Sirius FSD, while C and B ratings match an A-rated Sirius FSD. The D and A ratings offer greater jump range than an A-rated Sirius FSD for different reasons; the D rating has a lower mass (except for class 2D), while the A rating has a higher optimised mass and max fuel per jump stats. | |||
==Specifications == | ==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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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