Frame Shift Drive (SCO): Difference between revisions

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==Usage==

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 deactivation, there is a short cooldown before SCO can be activated again.

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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For example: the C7 FSD has the slowest and worst acceleration curve. When using the C7 FSD in a [[star system]] with a second [[Stars|star]] that is 182,000ls from the primary star; with normal supercruise the journey is 11 minutes, 30 seconds. If you do use SCO, the journey is just 5 minutes, 30 seconds. So travel time is cut by more than half. For shorter jumps it can cut travel time to 1/10th or less.<ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1c17dlf/supercruise_overcharge_how_good_is_it_test_results/ Supercruise Overcharge - How good is it? (test results)] - 11 April 2024</ref> Leaving a [[Planets|planet]]'s [[Gravity|gravity well]] is reduced from 1-3 minutes to 3 seconds.

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]].

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-capable Frame Shift Drives have an "optimized 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 new Class 5 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 ===

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.

While using supercruise overcharge, acceleration increases rapidly and continuously to the max speed. The boost cannot be throttled. SCO also has a very high fuel consumption. During overcharge, a ship's handling is decreased due to turbulence, and has a similar effect to being [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor|interdicted]].<ref name=":2" /> SCO also generates a substantial amount of [[heat]] while active, which can severely damage the ship and its modules if left unchecked.

=== Ships Designed for Supercruise Overcharge ===

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 ==Usage==
-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 deactivation, there is a short cooldown before SCO can be activated again.
 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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 For example: the C7 FSD has the slowest and worst acceleration curve. When using the C7 FSD in a [[star system]] with a second [[Stars|star]] that is 182,000ls from the primary star; with normal supercruise the journey is 11 minutes, 30 seconds. If you do use SCO, the journey is just 5 minutes, 30 seconds. So travel time is cut by more than half. For shorter jumps it can cut travel time to 1/10th or less.<ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1c17dlf/supercruise_overcharge_how_good_is_it_test_results/ Supercruise Overcharge - How good is it? (test results)] - 11 April 2024</ref> Leaving a [[Planets|planet]]'s [[Gravity|gravity well]] is reduced from 1-3 minutes to 3 seconds.
-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]].
+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-capable Frame Shift Drives have an "optimized 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 new Class 5 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 ===
-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.
+While using supercruise overcharge, acceleration increases rapidly and continuously to the max speed. The boost cannot be throttled. SCO also has a very high fuel consumption. During overcharge, a ship's handling is decreased due to turbulence, and has a similar effect to being [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor|interdicted]].<ref name=":2" /> SCO also generates a substantial amount of [[heat]] while active, which can severely damage the ship and its modules if left unchecked.
 === Ships Designed for Supercruise Overcharge ===

Frame Shift Drive (SCO): Difference between revisions

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