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.



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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.



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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.



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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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