11/14/2023 0 Comments Wing commander privateer hull repair![]() ![]() We have also discussed how towing might be handled, but don’t have solid answers on that implementation yet. “Yes.” The Miller ERS has been replaced by repair drones while we explore how to meaningfully enable construction actions on the scale implied by the Miller ERS. Does the Crucible still have the Miller ERS or the towing capabilities? Ships that fit inside the garage can properly land, and so will move with the crucible. Think of the Crucible as a dry dock for small ships, and scaffolding for larger ships. But we do plan to allow for fixing smaller ships within the garage during transit. Right now we plan for external repairs to be done while the ships are stationary. Will be able to repair fighters en-route or will we need to be stationary until the repairs are complete? To answer the question more broadly, the Crucible is specifically designed for a single captain to both operate and engage in repair tasks… hence the ‘moving restaurant’ design that lets the main set change between the forward view and an overview of the Scarab. Stay tuned! Will the AI be able to perform either role described in the “Ship Repair and Maintenance” post? ( AKA, can I operate the Crucible solo)Įventually, yes, although no AI crew will ever be as efficient as humans working together. But we will be going into more detail on salvage hopefully soon. The ship will have limited salvage capabilities due to salvage and repair sharing some actions and mechanics. Part of the ‘in world’ design spec was that it needed to handle all of the military single seaters, with a particular focus on the Anvil designs as a result, you can be sure it’ll hold the Hornet and Gladiator! From the sales page, “… which will be necessary for larger repair and salvage operations.” Can we expect a different salvage scarab module in the future? We are still in development designing the details of the Crucible and when the ship starts to be built up more we will be able to release more detailed dimensions on the garage and clearances within. Right now, we have fit in most of the single seater ships without issue, but the Cutlass actually fits within the garage with the top open. What’s the largest ship a Crucible can repair? How are ships larger than this repaired? But to repair larger ships, one does not necessarily need to undock from the garage, the larger ship repair arms and drones should be used in making repairs on ships larger. Yes, the Crucible garage is meant to be able to undock and re-dock. Can the garage unit be left “floating” in space while the Crucible repairs larger ships like the Constellation? Major hull repair might require a dry dock visit or another Crucible, as the repair arms don’t reach the entire ship. ![]() Internal components are fully accessible for repair, and most minor damage should be handled by the ship itself through use of EVA, onboard tools and drones. No, there’s a good amount of capacity for self-repair. The Crucible can repair anything… except itself. To what extent will a Crucible crew be able to repair damages sustained to their own hull and components? The only impact to the Crucible’s performance will be any changes resulting from the increase in total mass. Yes, at that point, the ship will be treated like cargo since it will be landed and locked down within the enclosure. Enjoy! If the Crucible has the enclosed repair bay installed, can it navigate a jump point with a ship in the bay? Special thanks to designers Calix Renau and Randy Vasquez for taking the time to answer these questions. If you’re interested in further details of the new repair mechanic, please check out the design post here. Today, we’ll be answering questions collected on the forums. On Thursday, we kicked off the concept sale for the new Anvil Crucible repair ship. Concept Art - Blueprint - General Greetings Citizens, ![]()
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