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=What are consoles= | =What are consoles= | ||
Consoles allow [[marines]] to interact with the | Consoles are various computer terminals scattered around the [[Battlecruiser]]. Consoles allow [[Marine|marines]] to interact with the Battlecruiser and [[Small Ships|small ships]]. | ||
=Interacting with consoles= | =Interacting with consoles= | ||
To use a console simply walk your [[marine]] into the highlighted circle found directly in front of the console you want to use. | To use a console simply walk your [[Marine|marine]] into the highlighted circle (also called a beacon) found directly in front of the console you want to use. Once you reach the beacon your marine will become locked in place, the beacon will change indicating that you are occupying the console and the console will be automatically selected for you. While your marine stands fixed in the locked state you will take control of the console and will be able to use it. | ||
To get off a console, move your marine or press escape while you have the console selected. | |||
To get off a console, move | |||
If you deselect your console while your marine is occupying it, you can click the [[HUD Tabs#Select console|select console]] tab, or simply click on the console you are using to reselect it. | If you deselect your console while your marine is occupying it, you can click the [[HUD Tabs#Select console|select console]] tab, or simply click on the console you are using to reselect it. | ||
Notes & Tips: | |||
*Only 1 player can occupy a given console at one time. | |||
*Sometimes your marine may accidentally move straight after you have occupied the console, making you disconnect. If this happens simply walk off the highlighted circle and walk back on. To avoid this, don't spam click orders to your marine, order the marine to move to the beacon only once and wait until they occupy the console. | |||
*Using the [[HUD Tabs#Switch view|"Switch View"]] button while using a console will not disconnect the user. | |||
*Disconnecting from a console while in "space view" will automatically change the camera back to "Battlecruiser view", this can be used with the [[HUD Tabs#Goto menu/Directions|Goto menu/Directions tab]] to quickly navigate your marine around the Battlecruiser from a Console in "space view". | |||
*Another tip is switching to "space view" while your marine travels to the console, make sure however that the path to the console is clear and that you do not issue other move commands to your marine otherwise he might not reach the console. Doing this allows you to see what's happening in space, while otherwise you would only see your marine running to a console. Once your marine arrives at the console it will be automatically selected, and can then be used from the "space view". | |||
*You can disconnect afk players occupying a console using the marines [[Marine#Abilities|"Disconnect Console"]] ability. | |||
=Types of consoles= | =Types of consoles= | ||
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|Upper Deck; Bridge. | |Upper Deck; Bridge. | ||
|The | |The Battlecruiser is controlled by the Navigation console (NAV). This console also has some extra abilities and weapons. | ||
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|Upper Deck; Bridge. | |Upper Deck; Bridge. | ||
|Weapons are controlled here. [[Lasers]], [[kinetics]], and [[missiles]] can be launched from this station. From this console you can [[unlock the camera]] and provide over-watch support for team members. | |Weapons are controlled here. [[Weapons Console#Main laser/kinetics weapon|Lasers]], [[Weapons Console#Main laser/kinetics weapon|kinetics]], and [[Missiles|missiles]] can be launched from this station. From this console you can [[Unlock Camera|unlock the camera]] and provide over-watch support for team members. | ||
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|Upper Deck; Bridge. | |Upper Deck; Bridge. | ||
|One of the most important consoles on the [[Battlecruiser]] | |One of the most important consoles on the [[Battlecruiser]]. From here [[Small Ships|small ships]], and the Battlecruiser can be upgraded. | ||
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|Upper Deck; Bridge. | |Upper Deck; Bridge. | ||
|This console is all about supporting team members. It can | |This console is all about supporting team members. It can transfer power from the Battlecruiser to small ships, [[Purge Core Plasma|stabilize the core]], and arm the [[Yamato Cannon]]. | ||
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|[[ | |[[Energy Console|Power Management/Energy Console]] | ||
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|Upper Deck; Isolated at the back. | |Upper Deck; Isolated at the back. | ||
|Power levels for weapons, shields, and engines can be managed here. There are also a few other options like [[Shield Boost]] and [[increasing/decreasing core output]]. If you're new, stay off this console. | |Power levels for weapons, shields, and engines can be managed here. There are also a few other options like [[Shield Boost|shield boost]] and [[Energy Console#Increasing/Decreasing Core Output|increasing/decreasing core output]]. If you're new, stay off this console. | ||
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|Lower Deck; Near construction and refinery. | |Lower Deck; Near construction and refinery. | ||
|The Mass Replicator allows players to convert power, from the | |The Mass Replicator allows players to convert power, from the Battlecruisers main power capacitor, to minerals. | ||
It's not available in the beginning of the match. The Replicator becomes available when [[tier upgrades#T3 Upgrades|economy t3]] is researched. | It's not available in the beginning of the match. The Replicator becomes available when [[tier upgrades#T3 Upgrades|economy t3]] is researched. | ||
If you're new to the game, stay off this console it is very situational. | If you're new to the game, stay off this console it is very situational. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 28 March 2015
What are consoles
Consoles are various computer terminals scattered around the Battlecruiser. Consoles allow marines to interact with the Battlecruiser and small ships.
Interacting with consoles
To use a console simply walk your marine into the highlighted circle (also called a beacon) found directly in front of the console you want to use. Once you reach the beacon your marine will become locked in place, the beacon will change indicating that you are occupying the console and the console will be automatically selected for you. While your marine stands fixed in the locked state you will take control of the console and will be able to use it. To get off a console, move your marine or press escape while you have the console selected. If you deselect your console while your marine is occupying it, you can click the select console tab, or simply click on the console you are using to reselect it.
Notes & Tips:
- Only 1 player can occupy a given console at one time.
- Sometimes your marine may accidentally move straight after you have occupied the console, making you disconnect. If this happens simply walk off the highlighted circle and walk back on. To avoid this, don't spam click orders to your marine, order the marine to move to the beacon only once and wait until they occupy the console.
- Using the "Switch View" button while using a console will not disconnect the user.
- Disconnecting from a console while in "space view" will automatically change the camera back to "Battlecruiser view", this can be used with the Goto menu/Directions tab to quickly navigate your marine around the Battlecruiser from a Console in "space view".
- Another tip is switching to "space view" while your marine travels to the console, make sure however that the path to the console is clear and that you do not issue other move commands to your marine otherwise he might not reach the console. Doing this allows you to see what's happening in space, while otherwise you would only see your marine running to a console. Once your marine arrives at the console it will be automatically selected, and can then be used from the "space view".
- You can disconnect afk players occupying a console using the marines "Disconnect Console" ability.
Types of consoles
| Name | Screenshot of console | Location | Description | Screenshot of minimap |
| Navigation Console | * | Upper Deck; Bridge. | The Battlecruiser is controlled by the Navigation console (NAV). This console also has some extra abilities and weapons. | * |
| Drones [A.I]/AI Console | * | Upper Deck; Bridge. | AI console allows you to order drones to certain tasks. The console also allows you to buy new drones. | * |
| Weapons Console | * | Upper Deck; Bridge. | Weapons are controlled here. Lasers, kinetics, and missiles can be launched from this station. From this console you can unlock the camera and provide over-watch support for team members. | * |
| Upgrades Console | * | Upper Deck; Bridge. | One of the most important consoles on the Battlecruiser. From here small ships, and the Battlecruiser can be upgraded. | * |
| Science Console | * | Upper Deck; Bridge. | This console is all about supporting team members. It can transfer power from the Battlecruiser to small ships, stabilize the core, and arm the Yamato Cannon. | * |
| Power Management/Energy Console | * | Upper Deck; Isolated at the back. | Power levels for weapons, shields, and engines can be managed here. There are also a few other options like shield boost and increasing/decreasing core output. If you're new, stay off this console. | * |
| Construction Console | * | Lower Deck; Next to refinery. | This console has many useful items that it can build. All items can be carried in a player's inventory.
Missiles, piolt items, and ship items can be purchased here. |
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| Hangar Console | * | Lower Deck; At the hangar. | This console is used to launch, load/unload items into, purchase and salvage small ships. | * |
| Mass Replicator | * | Lower Deck; Near construction and refinery. | The Mass Replicator allows players to convert power, from the Battlecruisers main power capacitor, to minerals.
It's not available in the beginning of the match. The Replicator becomes available when economy t3 is researched. If you're new to the game, stay off this console it is very situational. |
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