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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, | 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 === | ||