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The '''Starmap''', or star chart, is the map of our corner of the galaxy. It is divided into a grid of 20x20 squares, with each square consisting of fifty degrees space-latitude by fifty degrees space-longitude. The canonical term ''[[Standard HyperSpace distance unit]]'', (or SDU ) is used to describe the degrees of distance in latitude and longitude. The section of space shown on the Starmap is 1000x1000 SDU and 1 000 000 sq.SDU. | The '''Starmap''', or star chart, is the map of our corner of the galaxy. It is divided into a grid of 20x20 squares, with each square consisting of fifty degrees space-latitude by fifty degrees space-longitude. The canonical term ''[[Standard HyperSpace distance unit]]'', (or SDU ) is used to describe the degrees of distance in latitude and longitude. The section of space shown on the Starmap is 1000x1000 SDU and 1 000 000 sq.SDU. | ||
| − | While viewing the map, the lowest X:Y co-ordinate is (002.0 : 002.1) and the highest is (999.9 : 997.7). The imaginary line connecting the two points is the [[Coreward]] direction and travel between the two points requires 141.3 units of fuel for the Flagship. | + | While viewing the map, the lowest X:Y co-ordinate is (002.0 : 002.1) and the highest is (999.9 : 997.7). The imaginary line connecting the two points is the [[Coreward]] direction and travel between the two points requires 141.3 units of fuel for the Flagship. In [[HyperSpace]], the Flagship can travel to the co-ordinates (000.0 : 000.0) and (999.9 : 999.9) which will be shown in the navbox, but the ship's location on the Starmap will be (002.1 : 002.1) and (999.9 : 997.7) respectively. |
| − | + | On the Starmap, the location of [[The Flagship]] is designated by a small grey ring and its selected destination by a pink compass star; the trajectory between the two points is represented as a dotted blue line. The projected fuel consumption is shown in the menu column. While plotting course, the Flagship's range based on actual fuel will be expressed as a grey disc on the map. When the Flagship makes contact with a race, their [[Sphere of Influence]] is added to the Starmap in the form of a coloured ring that corresponds to the location of their fleet with their name in the centre. | |
===Navigation Mode=== | ===Navigation Mode=== | ||
| − | [[Image:Starmap nav grid.png|right|300px|thumb|Image 3: '''Navigation mode''' in main screen, with small green | + | [[Image:Starmap nav grid.png|right|300px|thumb|Image 3: '''Navigation mode''' in main screen, with small green navbox showing Flagship's relative location.]] |
| − | In Navigation mode (Image 3), the main screen shows the Flagship's location, and to the right is a smaller, green | + | In Navigation mode (Image 3), the main screen shows the Flagship's location, and to the right is a smaller, green navbox that shows the Flagship's immediate position with nearby stars and any approaching vessels. |
===Fuel Consumption=== | ===Fuel Consumption=== | ||
* To travel the entire length of one axis (ex: from the left limit of the map to the right) requires exactly 100.0 units of fuel. | * To travel the entire length of one axis (ex: from the left limit of the map to the right) requires exactly 100.0 units of fuel. | ||
* To travel a diagonal line between corners (ex: from top left to bottom right) requires 141.3 units of fuel. | * To travel a diagonal line between corners (ex: from top left to bottom right) requires 141.3 units of fuel. | ||
| − | * 1 SDU uses 0.1 unit of fuel. | + | * 1 [[Standard HyperSpace distance unit|SDU]] uses 0.1 unit of fuel. |
===Cardinal Points=== | ===Cardinal Points=== | ||
| − | Many Humans use the Cardinal Points to refer relative locations on the starmap. The North-South Axis runs from (500.0 : 999.9) to (500.0 : 000.0). The West-East Axis runs from (000.0 : 500.0) to (999.9 : 500.0). | + | Many Humans use the Cardinal Points to refer to relative locations on the starmap, with the top of the map being north. The North-South Axis runs from (500.0 : 999.9) to (500.0 : 000.0). The West-East Axis runs from (000.0 : 500.0) to (999.9 : 500.0). |
By this system, Human, Ilwrath and Pkunk space are all in the southwest of the region while the Supox and Utwig are in the northeast. | By this system, Human, Ilwrath and Pkunk space are all in the southwest of the region while the Supox and Utwig are in the northeast. | ||
[[Gamma cancri|Gamma Cancri]] (500.6 : 501.1) is the closest star to the centre of the map and it falls within [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za|Kzer-Za]] and [[Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah|Kohr-Ah]] [[Sphere of Influence|space]]. | [[Gamma cancri|Gamma Cancri]] (500.6 : 501.1) is the closest star to the centre of the map and it falls within [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za|Kzer-Za]] and [[Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah|Kohr-Ah]] [[Sphere of Influence|space]]. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[TrueSpace]] | ||
| + | * [[HyperSpace]] | ||
| + | * [[QuasiSpace]] | ||
| + | *[[Galactic Core]] | ||
[[Category:Science and technology]] | [[Category:Science and technology]] | ||
[[Category:Game mechanics]] | [[Category:Game mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 21 July 2015
The Starmap, or star chart, is the map of our corner of the galaxy. It is divided into a grid of 20x20 squares, with each square consisting of fifty degrees space-latitude by fifty degrees space-longitude. The canonical term Standard HyperSpace distance unit, (or SDU ) is used to describe the degrees of distance in latitude and longitude. The section of space shown on the Starmap is 1000x1000 SDU and 1 000 000 sq.SDU.
While viewing the map, the lowest X:Y co-ordinate is (002.0 : 002.1) and the highest is (999.9 : 997.7). The imaginary line connecting the two points is the Coreward direction and travel between the two points requires 141.3 units of fuel for the Flagship. In HyperSpace, the Flagship can travel to the co-ordinates (000.0 : 000.0) and (999.9 : 999.9) which will be shown in the navbox, but the ship's location on the Starmap will be (002.1 : 002.1) and (999.9 : 997.7) respectively.
On the Starmap, the location of The Flagship is designated by a small grey ring and its selected destination by a pink compass star; the trajectory between the two points is represented as a dotted blue line. The projected fuel consumption is shown in the menu column. While plotting course, the Flagship's range based on actual fuel will be expressed as a grey disc on the map. When the Flagship makes contact with a race, their Sphere of Influence is added to the Starmap in the form of a coloured ring that corresponds to the location of their fleet with their name in the centre.
In Navigation mode (Image 3), the main screen shows the Flagship's location, and to the right is a smaller, green navbox that shows the Flagship's immediate position with nearby stars and any approaching vessels.
Fuel Consumption
- To travel the entire length of one axis (ex: from the left limit of the map to the right) requires exactly 100.0 units of fuel.
- To travel a diagonal line between corners (ex: from top left to bottom right) requires 141.3 units of fuel.
- 1 SDU uses 0.1 unit of fuel.
Cardinal Points
Many Humans use the Cardinal Points to refer to relative locations on the starmap, with the top of the map being north. The North-South Axis runs from (500.0 : 999.9) to (500.0 : 000.0). The West-East Axis runs from (000.0 : 500.0) to (999.9 : 500.0).
By this system, Human, Ilwrath and Pkunk space are all in the southwest of the region while the Supox and Utwig are in the northeast.
Gamma Cancri (500.6 : 501.1) is the closest star to the centre of the map and it falls within Kzer-Za and Kohr-Ah space.