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After beginning the game with the Praxis you will find yourself with a basic ship layout, stocked with a handful of starting resources and 5 crew members. The following steps will get you from an empty ship to one which has completed the starting contract '[[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight|Make your new ship ready for flight]]' by successfully jumping to the next system. | After beginning the game with the Praxis you will find yourself with a basic ship layout, stocked with a handful of starting resources and 5 crew members. The following steps will get you from an empty ship to one which has completed the starting contract '[[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight|Make your new ship ready for flight]]' by successfully jumping to the next system. | ||
First, follow the guidance drawn on the ship floor to install your Reactor and a Loader, by clicking the Construction menu in the bottom-left corner of the screen.<gallery> | First, follow the guidance drawn on the ship floor to install your Reactor and a Loader, by clicking the Construction menu in the bottom-left corner of the screen and selecting Install. Click the equipment to select it, then place it in the designated position.<gallery> | ||
File:Guide1.png|In the Construction menu, select Install and then click the Reactor object. | File:Guide1.png|In the Construction menu, select Install and then click the Reactor object. | ||
File:Guide2.png|Install the Reactor, then do the same for the Loader. Connect the two with pipes via the Pipes button in the Construction menu. | File:Guide2.png|Install the Reactor, then do the same for the Loader. Connect the two with pipes via the Pipes button in the Construction menu. | ||
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File:Guide5.jpg|The tactical view is where you'll be spending most of your time during combat missions! | File:Guide5.jpg|The tactical view is where you'll be spending most of your time during combat missions! | ||
</gallery>So you've got a ship that can fly. Unfortunately, your crew are still stuck in their spacesuits, because there's no oxygen inside the ship. To get them comfortable, we need to install the Oxygen Loader and Airduct. | </gallery>So you've got a ship that can fly. Unfortunately, your crew are still stuck in their spacesuits, because there's no oxygen inside the ship. To get them comfortable, we need to install the Oxygen Loader and Airduct. | ||
After installing both, connect the Loader output to the Airduct input with Pipes.<gallery> | After installing both, connect the Loader output to the Airduct input with Pipes.<gallery> | ||
File:Guide6.jpg|The Airduct and Loader. They can be placed anywhere on the ship. | File:Guide6.jpg|The Airduct and Loader. They can be placed anywhere on the ship. | ||
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File:Guide7.jpg|The FTL Drive will be loaded with special FTL Charges. Make sure you don't run out! | File:Guide7.jpg|The FTL Drive will be loaded with special FTL Charges. Make sure you don't run out! | ||
</gallery>Although you now have a ship capable of manoeuvring and jumping between systems, there are two more things to do before we proceed: installing tanks and designating storage areas. | </gallery>Although you now have a ship capable of manoeuvring and jumping between systems, there are two more things to do before we proceed: installing tanks and designating storage areas. | ||
If you've had your Reactor running for long enough you might have noticed a brief power cut as the Fuel ran out and had to be swapped out for another one by a crewmember. This causes a break in your engine power and requires them to charge up again. You don't want that happening in the middle of a fight! To remedy this, we can install the Medium Tank and connect it to the fuel pipes. The tank will fill up with excess Fuel, and keep things running when your Fuel needs swapping out, ensuring the smooth running of your ship. We can also install the Small Tank between the Oxygen Loader and the Airduct.<gallery> | If you've had your Reactor running for long enough you might have noticed a brief power cut as the Fuel ran out and had to be swapped out for another one by a crewmember. This causes a break in your engine power and requires them to charge up again. You don't want that happening in the middle of a fight! To remedy this, we can install the Medium Tank and connect it to the fuel pipes. The tank will fill up with excess Fuel, and keep things running when your Fuel needs swapping out, ensuring the smooth running of your ship. We can also install the Small Tank between the Oxygen Loader and the Airduct.<gallery> | ||
File:Guide8.jpg|The Medium Tank can be placed anywhere as long as it's connected to the fuel pipes. | File:Guide8.jpg|The Medium Tank can be placed anywhere as long as it's connected to the fuel pipes. | ||
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File:Guide14.jpg|Enjoy the game! | File:Guide14.jpg|Enjoy the game! | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Playtest / Creative mode == | == Playtest / Creative mode == | ||
Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components, and is the only mode available in the Playtest version of the game. | Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components, and is the only mode available in the Playtest version of the game. | ||