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== Power management == | == Power management == | ||
The cargo scoop is shown as Cargo Hatch on the ship module list and it is a common practice to move it into the last [[Module priority control|module priority group]] or to turn it off completely to free up some energy (if one does not need to scooping cargo with hardpoints deployed). | The cargo scoop is shown as Cargo Hatch on the ship module list and it is a common practice to move it into the last [[Module priority control|module priority group]] or to turn it off completely to free up some energy (if one does not need to be scooping cargo with hardpoints deployed). This can be especially useful for small combat ships, such as the [[Eagle]] or [[Viper]], with 0.6 MW being a significant percentage of these ship's power plant output. Turning off power to the cargo hatch prevents deployment of the cargo scoop and opening of the cargo hatch door. It does not damage or affect any cargo stored in the cargo racks, nor does it cause the hatch to open and cargo to spill out of the ship. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||