Node-On Patrol
Captain
Weapons
Pilot
Comms / CommsIntel Interface
Recon
Engineering
Scientist
Executive Display
Comms Messaging

Phase Quick Explore

Trigger Event: Immediate on node start after pre-game briefing

Duration: 30 sec

Exit Trigger: phase timeout and phaseLocal.reactorPoweredUp == TRUE

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Phase Pre-Flight Preparation

Trigger Event: End previous phase

Duration: 90 sec

Exit Trigger: MGC receives PilotStation::SextantUnit message sextant-calibrated

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Phase Exit Space Dock

Trigger Event: 5 s after End of Previous Phase

Duration: 30 seconds

Exit Trigger: ShipRepository:ship-dock-state == 0

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CaptainWhisperer

CaptainWhisperer

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  • Command the crew and keep the mission moving.
  • First, order Engineering to power up the reactor.
  • Use the Executive Display for messages and procedures.
  • Your wall screen shows ship status and outside views.
  • captains-station.png is labeled with Executive Display, Captains Wall Display, and Permissions Display.
  • Executive-Screen supports Captain command by viewing ship screens. Executive Screen Selector dial selects the screen.
  • Captains-Wall-Screen shows outside the ship and can mirror the Executive Screen.
  • Permissions Screen grants permission for important crew ship functions.

Timed Prompt

CaptainStation::ExecutiveDisplayUnit

15 s after Phase Start

  • Remind Engineer to inject Antimatter. Help if needed.
  • Condition: reactorPoweredUp == FALSE

WeaponsWhisperer

WeaponsWhisperer

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  • Review Weapons and Shields station, Turret Gun, Cartridge Loader, ammo selection, arming, and Shield Unit.

PilotWhisperer

PilotWhisperer

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  • You fly Musketeer from the helm.
  • Use the yoke to steer and the thrust lever for speed.
  • Your navigation screen shows where to go.
  • The visor will help with navigation now and targeting later.
  • Pilot station inventory includes instrument panels, Navigation Display, helm, Space Sextant/Targeting selector, Visor, and Thruster Trim Interface.

CommsIntelWhisperer

CommsIntelWhisperer

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  • You handle off-ship messages and intelligence.
  • Message mode is for sending and receiving traffic.
  • Intel mode helps analyze data.
  • Tag mode shows objects marked by Recon.
  • Signal Analysis helps match or jam signals.

ReconWhisperer

ReconWhisperer

  • Recon helps the crew see what is outside the ship. Review Radar and Periscope basics.

EngineeringWhisperer

EngineeringWhisperer

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  • First power up the reactor so everybody can use their stations.
  • Engineering maintains all power and propulsion on Musketeer.

Message Append

EngineeringWhisperer

On MGC from EngineeringStation::ReactorUnit, message set-ship-state, value 1, state ship-reactor-online

  • Phase local: reactorPoweredUp = True

Message Append

EngineeringWhisperer

On MGC from EngineeringStation::ReactorUnit, message set-ship-state, value 1, state ship-reactor-online

  • Repository: ship-reactor-online = 1

Message Append

EngineeringWhisperer

On MGC from EngineeringStation::ReactorUnit, message set-ship-state, value 1, state ship-reactor-online

  • Subscribed Units perform local power-up behavior from mirrored ship-reactor-online state.

ScienceWhisperer

ScienceWhisperer

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  • Review Science/Medical Analysis, atmosphere system, Inertial Dampener control, and anti-matter containment.

WeaponsWhisperer

WeaponsWhisperer

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  • Check ammo cartridge, arming switch OFF, shields OFF, and report ready.

PilotWhisperer

PilotWhisperer

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  • Use Space Sextant to locate and lock three Pulsars.

Message Replace

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::SextantUnit, message pulsar-lock, value 1

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  • Now move to the Second Pulsar and repeat the process
  • Bring the Pulsar into range and lock the cross hairs on it

Message Append

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::SextantUnit, message pulsar-lock, value 2

  • Now move to the Third Pulsar and lock it in

Message Append

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::SextantUnit, message pulsar-lock, value 3

  • Congratulations Star Map initializing ...
  • Report that the Navigation is Calibrated to Captain

Exit Phase

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::SextantUnit, message sextant-calibrated

  • Exit Phase

CommsIntelWhisperer

CommsIntelWhisperer

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  • Review and send departure request. Later open Station Control clearance.

ReconWhisperer

ReconWhisperer

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  • Use radar and periscope to ensure path is clear. Report to Captain.

EngineeringWhisperer

EngineeringWhisperer

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  • Route power to propulsion, life support, and all stations. Balance reactor in safe range. Report ready.

ScienceWhisperer

ScienceWhisperer

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  • Balance oxygen, nitrogen, and pressure. Report ship properly pressurized.

CaptainWhisperer/Executive Display::Procedure

CaptainWhisperer/Executive Display::Procedure

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  • Load Departure Preparation procedure.
  • Order crew to prepare reactor, navigation, atmosphere, sensors, weapons, and Comms departure signal.

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Phase activity after Comms departure request task is shown

  • Departure Request
  • USS Musketeer ready for departure
  • Requesting permission to undock and proceed
  • From: USS Musketeer
  • To: Station Control
  • Classification: Routine/Open Operational
  • Policy: single

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comms-only-incoming-message

10 sec. after MGC receives `CommsIntelStation::CommsIntelDisplayUnit`, message: `message-sent`, value: `1`

  • Departure Clearance
  • Departure request granted
  • God Speed
  • From: Station Control
  • Classification: Open
  • Policy: single
  • Response: NULL

CaptainWhisperer

CaptainWhisperer

  • Order Helm/Pilot to release docking clamps and take the ship out of the dock. Commence Patrol Route.
  • Monitor crew progress on Executive Display.

WeaponsWhisperer

WeaponsWhisperer

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  • Check cartridges, shield capacitors, and Cocoon Shield emergency notes.

PilotWhisperer

PilotWhisperer

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  • Press Release Docking Clamp button. Push throttle up and follow navigation guidance to patrol route.
  • PilotStation::InteractionPanelUnit ship-docked = 1
  • PilotStation::InteractionPanelUnit ship-docked = 0

Message Append

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::InteractionPanelUnit, message dock-request, value 0

  • Command: ship-docked = 0

Message Append

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::InteractionPanelUnit, message dock-request, value 0

  • Repository: ship-dock-state = 0

Exit Phase

PilotWhisperer

On MGC from PilotStation::InteractionPanelUnit, message dock-request, value 0

  • Exit Phase

CommsIntelWhisperer

CommsIntelWhisperer

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  • Stay alert for incoming messages.

ReconWhisperer

ReconWhisperer

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  • Monitor space around ship, spot threats, assess with periscope, report to Captain.

EngineeringWhisperer

EngineeringWhisperer

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  • Monitor ship power levels for departure.

ScienceWhisperer

ScienceWhisperer

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  • Keep an eye on ship atmosphere.