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{{Infobox object | {{Infobox object | ||
| name = '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | name = '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| grid_size = | | grid_size = 7 x 4 | ||
| inputs = [[Power]]<br>[[Fuel]] | | inputs = [[Power]]<br>[[Fuel]] | ||
| outputs = Propulsion | | outputs = Propulsion | ||
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An '''engine''' is a ship's main propulsion system, while [[thruster]]s are needed for fine movement and maneuvers. The greater mass a ship has, the more engines are needed to provide movement. | An '''engine''' is a ship's main propulsion system, while [[thruster]]s are needed for fine movement and maneuvers. The greater mass a ship has, the more engines are needed to provide movement. | ||
Engines are | Engines are 7 x 4, cannot be rotated, and must be placed with the 3rd block inside the [[Hull]]. They require 6 unobstructed squares to the left of them. | ||
Engines will load fuel while they are unpowered. Fuel capacity is 4, and they then continue to drain fuel at a rate of 1 per 5 seconds. | Engines will load fuel while they are unpowered. Fuel capacity is 4, and they then continue to drain fuel at a rate of 1 per 5 seconds. | ||
At rest, while powered, an engine uses 4 power per second. | At rest, while powered, an engine uses 4 power per second. | ||
== History == | |||
{{Prehistory|Update 1.rc2|Introduced.}} | |||
{{Prehistory|Alpha1A|Changed width from 6 to 7, removed wall constraint, and added interior constraint.}} | |||
[[Category:Equipment]] | [[Category:Equipment]] | ||