This iteration introduces the Navigation Plan system, enabling autonomous orbital maneuvers like docking, orbit changes, and interplanetary transfers. The crew now handles autopilot selection and maneuver planning autonomously.
The navigation system has evolved significantly! We've introduced a comprehensive Navigation Plan system that enables your ships to perform complex orbital maneuvers autonomously. You can now dock with other vessels, change orbits, transfer to the moon, or even travel to other planets—all managed automatically through the Navigation Plans.
The navigation plan contains periodically checking tasks, where the crew will check the vessel's state regarding your navigation plan. During these checks, they handle autopilot setup and monitor for deviations. If they notice significant or complex maneuvers requiring more brain power, they set up Navigation Tasks, such as calculating trajectories for rendezvous with other ships and calculate/schedule Mid-Flight Corrections. This creates a more living, breathing ship where crew members contribute meaningfully to navigation operations, reducing your micromanagement burden while adding strategic depth.
Planning is done through new Navigation Console interior items. The astronauts from your crew can perform these tasks there, taking over the complex navigation planning responsibilities. Crew skills and experience will directly impact planning efficiency and maneuver accuracy.
Initially, you as the player need to handle the planning yourself. The ground station on Earth provides support for complex navigation tasks, offering expert oversight. However, as the war on Earth intensifies, this support will become unreliable and eventually disappear entirely.
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