Propulsion
System
To properly move the spaceships about their axes a
thruster system has been built into the game.
The main thrusters are located on the rear of the ship
with several smaller thrusters located on the front and
back of the ship to apply torque as necessary.
Since this is not a peaceful space
simulation, ships are more than likely to suffer damage
due to enemy fire or user error.
In the event that all of a ships thrusters are damaged a
control moment gyro is running inside of each ship that
will provide the necessary torque to continue rotation.
CMG's accomplish this by having a
plate connected to a rotating axis in the middle with
two gimbals attached to it. These gimbals change the
orientation of the rotating plate.
The thruster system also helps
those pilots who do not understand how to properly pilot
their ship by auto correcting thrust application.
Without this system, the ships
would be rotating and swerving in every direction
but the right one!
Also, it is known that the with this system wings become
unnecessary. They just look awesome!
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