Alpha 3.17 - Ship to Ship Refueling
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Ship to Ship Refueling
Alpha 3.17
Star Citizen Alpha 3.17 introduces the ability to refuel ships mid-flight, utilizing the systems built into MISC's line of Starfarer ships. We've put together this guide for those of you looking to start your own career in refueling as a freelance pilot, as part of an org like Altama Energy, or supporting events from orgs like ATMO esports; and for you gearheads that are simply curious about how Starfarers operate. Read on for a step-by-step guide to the ship's systems, whether you are looking to refuel others or get refueled yourself.
Escrow Service and Emergency Undocking
While the refueling process is underway, your aUEC is placed in escrow on the server. This is a safeguard that assures all refueling transactions go smoothly, even in the event the job is stopped suddenly. When you make a refueling request while docked, aUEC is withdrawn from your account based upon the price set by the Starfarer pilot. This pays out gradually in real time as you receive your fuel. That way, if either party decides to abort mid-transaction, only the fuel received is paid for. The escrow service will refund the remaining aUEC back to the customer.
Either party can abort the refueling process at any time, even if the transaction is partially complete. The customer can simply undock by pressing the default keybind N, or the Starfarer can press the Abort button on their refueling interface. This is handy in the unfortunate case that you come under attack in the middle of refueling.
Refining
Fifty
Alpha 3.17 brings this brand new support career to Star Citizen, and as the 'verse expands, ship to ship refueling will become ever more vital.
We're excited for Starfarer pilots to jump in and give this new gameplay a test drive. It's important to note that this is our first iteration of ship to ship refueling, and we're looking forward to expanding this gameplay loop by adding refining to the mix in future patches. In the meantime, head over to our dedicated feedback thread on Spectrum and let us know your thoughts, questions, and concerns.
VectorHow to Refuel Your ShipRequest to DockOnce you've successfully hailed a refueling ship to your location, target them (default key "T") and request to dock (default key "N"). The refueling ship then has to approve the request and extend their boom arm. At that point you can manually dock with the arm by lining up the HUD, or you can hold the request-to-dock key to do so automatically.
Request FuelNext, open up your mobiGlas and select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app. From here, you can select Auto to fill your tanks to the top, or you can hit Manual to request a specific amount of fuel. This request goes straight to the refueling ship's operator, who will then start the refueling process.
Start Your Refueling CareerThinking about slinging fuel around the 'verse for some cold, hard aUEC? What follows is a step-by-step guide to the entire process, from stocking up on fuel to setting prices, and more. First things first though, you'll need a refueling ship to get started in this support career.
MISC StarfarerThe Starfarer is MISC's dedicated fuel platform, designed not only to load, store and protect fuel stasis units, it is also equipped to take in spaceborne gases and refine them for use without landing.
MISC Starfarer GeminiThe UEE military uses the more robust Gemini variant of the Starfarer for their front-line operations, trading some cargo capacity and maneuverability for reinforced armor, increased shielding, more powerful engines,stronger manned turrets, and a missile pod.
The Refueling ProcessFill Your Fuel PodsFilling the pods on the Starfarer follows the same process as refueling your own ship. Open up your mobiGlas, select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app, then pick which fuel you'd like to stock up on and select Manual. This will let you individually fill each pod with as much or as little fuel as you need. Keep in mind, you can't fill a pod with more than one type of fuel, so choose your options carefully.
You're also able to reallocate fuel between your pods if there's empty space to do so. These controls can be found on the refueling console on the ship's bridge, under Pod Management, or you can walk onto the catwalk and use the individual interface for each pod. Press Pump on a pod you wish to fill with another, and Open on the pod you wish to empty. The Starfarer will automatically move the fuel between those pods.
Accept the Fuel RequestWith your filled fuel pods on hand, make your way to the person requesting a fill-up. Access the console on the bridge, behind the pilot's chair, and select the refueling mode. Press the button on the bottom of the screen to deploy the boom arm, then accept the docking request. The request will show up on your HUD, similar to a friend request.
Prepare and PriceThere's a few things to set up on the Refueling screen before you can start the fuel transfer process. On the left side of the screen, you can set a specific price for each type of fuel. The Auto Price button will automatically set the price to ten percent more than what you paid for it when you loaded your Starfarer. Next to the pricing options, you'll see the ship that's docked to you, its name, and who's flying it.
On the right, you'll see the current fuel levels for each of your pods and what type of fuel is in them. Here you can also open the fuel nozzle to start refueling, adjust the rate at which the fuel is flowing, and see how much of each fuel type is both requested and left to be fulfilled.
Fill 'er Up!Once your prices are set and you're ready to start fueling, you have to open up the fuel pods. You can do so by pressing the Pod Management button on the Refueling screen, pictured here, or a member of your crew can do so from the screens on the Starfarer's catwalk.
Press Open on your selected fuel pod to allow the fuel to flow, toggle the Nozzle to Open, and adjust the fuel rate to your desired speed. Be careful, as fueling too fast can run the risk of overflow, possibly damaging the fuel nozzle or wasting your fuel as it flies into space! Be sure to close the nozzle or hit Stop on the fuel pod as the refueling process finishes
Alpha 3.17
Star Citizen Alpha 3.17 introduces the ability to refuel ships mid-flight, utilizing the systems built into MISC's line of Starfarer ships. We've put together this guide for those of you looking to start your own career in refueling as a freelance pilot, as part of an org like Altama Energy, or supporting events from orgs like ATMO esports; and for you gearheads that are simply curious about how Starfarers operate. Read on for a step-by-step guide to the ship's systems, whether you are looking to refuel others or get refueled yourself.
Escrow Service and Emergency Undocking
While the refueling process is underway, your aUEC is placed in escrow on the server. This is a safeguard that assures all refueling transactions go smoothly, even in the event the job is stopped suddenly. When you make a refueling request while docked, aUEC is withdrawn from your account based upon the price set by the Starfarer pilot. This pays out gradually in real time as you receive your fuel. That way, if either party decides to abort mid-transaction, only the fuel received is paid for. The escrow service will refund the remaining aUEC back to the customer.
Either party can abort the refueling process at any time, even if the transaction is partially complete. The customer can simply undock by pressing the default keybind N, or the Starfarer can press the Abort button on their refueling interface. This is handy in the unfortunate case that you come under attack in the middle of refueling.
Refining
Fifty
Alpha 3.17 brings this brand new support career to Star Citizen, and as the 'verse expands, ship to ship refueling will become ever more vital.
We're excited for Starfarer pilots to jump in and give this new gameplay a test drive. It's important to note that this is our first iteration of ship to ship refueling, and we're looking forward to expanding this gameplay loop by adding refining to the mix in future patches. In the meantime, head over to our dedicated feedback thread on Spectrum and let us know your thoughts, questions, and concerns.
VectorHow to Refuel Your ShipRequest to DockOnce you've successfully hailed a refueling ship to your location, target them (default key "T") and request to dock (default key "N"). The refueling ship then has to approve the request and extend their boom arm. At that point you can manually dock with the arm by lining up the HUD, or you can hold the request-to-dock key to do so automatically.
Request FuelNext, open up your mobiGlas and select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app. From here, you can select Auto to fill your tanks to the top, or you can hit Manual to request a specific amount of fuel. This request goes straight to the refueling ship's operator, who will then start the refueling process.
Start Your Refueling CareerThinking about slinging fuel around the 'verse for some cold, hard aUEC? What follows is a step-by-step guide to the entire process, from stocking up on fuel to setting prices, and more. First things first though, you'll need a refueling ship to get started in this support career.
MISC StarfarerThe Starfarer is MISC's dedicated fuel platform, designed not only to load, store and protect fuel stasis units, it is also equipped to take in spaceborne gases and refine them for use without landing.
MISC Starfarer GeminiThe UEE military uses the more robust Gemini variant of the Starfarer for their front-line operations, trading some cargo capacity and maneuverability for reinforced armor, increased shielding, more powerful engines,stronger manned turrets, and a missile pod.
The Refueling ProcessFill Your Fuel PodsFilling the pods on the Starfarer follows the same process as refueling your own ship. Open up your mobiGlas, select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app, then pick which fuel you'd like to stock up on and select Manual. This will let you individually fill each pod with as much or as little fuel as you need. Keep in mind, you can't fill a pod with more than one type of fuel, so choose your options carefully.
You're also able to reallocate fuel between your pods if there's empty space to do so. These controls can be found on the refueling console on the ship's bridge, under Pod Management, or you can walk onto the catwalk and use the individual interface for each pod. Press Pump on a pod you wish to fill with another, and Open on the pod you wish to empty. The Starfarer will automatically move the fuel between those pods.
Accept the Fuel RequestWith your filled fuel pods on hand, make your way to the person requesting a fill-up. Access the console on the bridge, behind the pilot's chair, and select the refueling mode. Press the button on the bottom of the screen to deploy the boom arm, then accept the docking request. The request will show up on your HUD, similar to a friend request.
Prepare and PriceThere's a few things to set up on the Refueling screen before you can start the fuel transfer process. On the left side of the screen, you can set a specific price for each type of fuel. The Auto Price button will automatically set the price to ten percent more than what you paid for it when you loaded your Starfarer. Next to the pricing options, you'll see the ship that's docked to you, its name, and who's flying it.
On the right, you'll see the current fuel levels for each of your pods and what type of fuel is in them. Here you can also open the fuel nozzle to start refueling, adjust the rate at which the fuel is flowing, and see how much of each fuel type is both requested and left to be fulfilled.
Fill 'er Up!Once your prices are set and you're ready to start fueling, you have to open up the fuel pods. You can do so by pressing the Pod Management button on the Refueling screen, pictured here, or a member of your crew can do so from the screens on the Starfarer's catwalk.
Press Open on your selected fuel pod to allow the fuel to flow, toggle the Nozzle to Open, and adjust the fuel rate to your desired speed. Be careful, as fueling too fast can run the risk of overflow, possibly damaging the fuel nozzle or wasting your fuel as it flies into space! Be sure to close the nozzle or hit Stop on the fuel pod as the refueling process finishes
Schiff zu Schiff Betankung
Alpha 3.17
Star Citizen Alpha 3.17 führt die Möglichkeit ein, Schiffe während des Fluges aufzutanken, indem es die Systeme der MISC Starfarer Schiffe nutzt. Wir haben diesen Leitfaden für alle zusammengestellt, die als freiberufliche Piloten, als Teil einer Organisation wie Altama Energy oder als Unterstützer von Orgs wie ATMO esports ihre eigene Karriere im Betanken von Schiffen starten wollen. Und für alle, die einfach nur neugierig sind, wie die Starfarer funktionieren. Im Folgenden findest du eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung zu den Schiffssystemen, egal ob du andere betanken oder selbst betankt werden möchtest.
Treuhandservice und Notabdocken
Während des Betankungsvorgangs wird dein aUEC auf dem Server hinterlegt. Dies ist eine Sicherheitsmaßnahme, die gewährleistet, dass alle Betankungsvorgänge reibungslos ablaufen, selbst wenn der Auftrag plötzlich abgebrochen wird. Wenn du eine Betankungsanfrage stellst, während du angedockt bist, werden die aUEC auf der Grundlage des vom Starfarer-Piloten festgelegten Preises von deinem Konto abgezogen. Die Auszahlung erfolgt schrittweise in Echtzeit, während du deinen Treibstoff erhältst. Wenn also eine der beiden Parteien mitten in der Transaktion abbricht, wird nur der erhaltene Treibstoff bezahlt. Der Treuhandservice erstattet dem Kunden den verbleibenden aUEC zurück.
Beide Parteien können den Tankvorgang jederzeit abbrechen, auch wenn die Transaktion bereits teilweise abgeschlossen ist. Der Kunde kann einfach abdocken, indem er die Standardtastenkombination N drückt, oder der Starfarer kann die Schaltfläche Abbrechen auf seinem Tankinterface drücken. Das ist praktisch für den Fall, dass du mitten im Tankvorgang angegriffen wirst.
So betankst du dein Schiff
Ankoppeln anfordern
Treibstoff anfordern
Zum Andocken auffordern
Wenn du erfolgreich ein Tankschiff zu deinem Standort gerufen hast, rufe es an (Standardtaste "T") und fordere es zum Andocken auf (Standardtaste "N"). Das Tankschiff muss die Anfrage bestätigen und seinen Auslegerarm ausfahren. Dann kannst du entweder manuell mit dem Arm andocken, indem du das HUD ausrichtest, oder du hältst die Andockanforderungstaste gedrückt, damit dies automatisch geschieht.
Treibstoff anfordern
Als Nächstes öffnest du dein mobiGlas und wählst die App Fahrzeugwartungsdienste. Hier kannst du "Auto" wählen, um deine Tanks bis oben hin zu füllen, oder du kannst "Manuell" wählen, um eine bestimmte Menge Kraftstoff anzufordern. Diese Anfrage geht direkt an den Betreiber des Tankschiffs, der dann den Tankvorgang startet.
Start deiner Betankungskarriere
Hast du Lust, für ein paar harte Euro Treibstoff im Meer zu tanken? Im Folgenden findest du eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung für den gesamten Prozess, von der Bevorratung des Treibstoffs bis zum Festlegen der Preise und vielem mehr. Das Wichtigste zuerst: Du brauchst ein Tankschiff, um mit dieser Karriere zu beginnen.
Der Betankungsprozess
Fülle deine Treibstoffkapseln
Nimm die Treibstoffanforderung an
Vorbereiten und Bepreisen
Tanken!
Fülle deine Treibstoffkapseln
Das Betanken der Pods auf der Starfarer läuft genauso ab wie das Betanken deines eigenen Schiffs. Öffne dein mobiGlas, wähle die App Fahrzeugwartungsdienste, wähle dann den Treibstoff, den du tanken möchtest, und wähle Manuell. So kannst du jede Kapsel einzeln mit so viel oder so wenig Treibstoff befüllen, wie du brauchst. Bedenke, dass du einen Tank nur mit einer Kraftstoffsorte füllen kannst, also wähle deine Optionen sorgfältig aus.
Du kannst den Treibstoff auch zwischen deinen Gondeln umverteilen, wenn der Platz dafür frei ist. Diese Steuerung findest du an der Betankungskonsole auf der Schiffsbrücke unter "Pod-Management" oder du gehst auf den Laufsteg und benutzt das individuelle Interface für jeden Pod. Drücke auf "Pumpen" bei der Kapsel, die du mit einer anderen füllen willst, und auf "Öffnen" bei der Kapsel, die du leeren willst. Die Starfarer wird den Treibstoff automatisch zwischen diesen Gondeln hin- und herschieben.
Akzeptiere die Treibstoffanforderung
Wenn du deine gefüllten Treibstoffkapseln zur Hand hast, machst du dich auf den Weg zu der Person, die dich zum Tanken auffordert. Gehe zur Konsole auf der Brücke hinter dem Pilotensessel und wähle den Betankungsmodus. Drücke die Taste am unteren Bildschirmrand, um den Auslegerarm auszufahren, und akzeptiere dann die Andockanfrage. Die Anfrage wird auf deinem HUD angezeigt, ähnlich wie bei einer Freundschaftsanfrage.
Vorbereitungen und Preis
Auf dem Betankungsbildschirm musst du ein paar Dinge einstellen, bevor du mit dem Treibstofftransfer beginnen kannst. Auf der linken Seite des Bildschirms kannst du für jede Treibstoffart einen bestimmten Preis festlegen. Mit der Schaltfläche "Automatischer Preis" wird der Preis automatisch um zehn Prozent höher angesetzt als der Preis, den du beim Tanken deines Starfarers bezahlt hast. Neben den Preisoptionen siehst du das Schiff, das bei dir angedockt ist, seinen Namen und wer es fliegt.
Auf der rechten Seite siehst du den aktuellen Treibstoffstand für jede deiner Kapseln und die Art des Treibstoffs, der sich in ihnen befindet. Hier kannst du auch die Zapfpistole öffnen, um mit dem Tanken zu beginnen, die Geschwindigkeit des Treibstoffflusses einstellen und sehen, wie viel von jeder Treibstoffsorte angefordert wurde und noch übrig ist.
Volltanken!
Sobald deine Preise festgelegt sind und du mit dem Tanken beginnen kannst, musst du die Tankbehälter öffnen. Das kannst du tun, indem du auf dem Betankungsbildschirm auf die Schaltfläche "Pod Management" drückst (siehe Bild), oder ein Mitglied deiner Crew kann dies auf den Bildschirmen auf dem Laufsteg der Starfarer tun.
Drücke auf Öffnen an der ausgewählten Tankkapsel, um den Treibstoff fließen zu lassen, schalte die Düse auf Offen und stelle die Treibstoffmenge auf die gewünschte Geschwindigkeit ein. Sei vorsichtig, denn wenn du zu schnell tankst, besteht die Gefahr, dass der Treibstoff überläuft und die Düse beschädigt wird oder dein Treibstoff ins All fliegt! Vergewissere dich, dass du die Düse schließt oder auf "Stop" drückst, wenn der Tankvorgang beendet ist.
Alpha 3.17
Star Citizen Alpha 3.17 führt die Möglichkeit ein, Schiffe während des Fluges aufzutanken, indem es die Systeme der MISC Starfarer Schiffe nutzt. Wir haben diesen Leitfaden für alle zusammengestellt, die als freiberufliche Piloten, als Teil einer Organisation wie Altama Energy oder als Unterstützer von Orgs wie ATMO esports ihre eigene Karriere im Betanken von Schiffen starten wollen. Und für alle, die einfach nur neugierig sind, wie die Starfarer funktionieren. Im Folgenden findest du eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung zu den Schiffssystemen, egal ob du andere betanken oder selbst betankt werden möchtest.
Treuhandservice und Notabdocken
Während des Betankungsvorgangs wird dein aUEC auf dem Server hinterlegt. Dies ist eine Sicherheitsmaßnahme, die gewährleistet, dass alle Betankungsvorgänge reibungslos ablaufen, selbst wenn der Auftrag plötzlich abgebrochen wird. Wenn du eine Betankungsanfrage stellst, während du angedockt bist, werden die aUEC auf der Grundlage des vom Starfarer-Piloten festgelegten Preises von deinem Konto abgezogen. Die Auszahlung erfolgt schrittweise in Echtzeit, während du deinen Treibstoff erhältst. Wenn also eine der beiden Parteien mitten in der Transaktion abbricht, wird nur der erhaltene Treibstoff bezahlt. Der Treuhandservice erstattet dem Kunden den verbleibenden aUEC zurück.
Beide Parteien können den Tankvorgang jederzeit abbrechen, auch wenn die Transaktion bereits teilweise abgeschlossen ist. Der Kunde kann einfach abdocken, indem er die Standardtastenkombination N drückt, oder der Starfarer kann die Schaltfläche Abbrechen auf seinem Tankinterface drücken. Das ist praktisch für den Fall, dass du mitten im Tankvorgang angegriffen wirst.
So betankst du dein Schiff
Ankoppeln anfordern
Treibstoff anfordern
Zum Andocken auffordern
Wenn du erfolgreich ein Tankschiff zu deinem Standort gerufen hast, rufe es an (Standardtaste "T") und fordere es zum Andocken auf (Standardtaste "N"). Das Tankschiff muss die Anfrage bestätigen und seinen Auslegerarm ausfahren. Dann kannst du entweder manuell mit dem Arm andocken, indem du das HUD ausrichtest, oder du hältst die Andockanforderungstaste gedrückt, damit dies automatisch geschieht.
Treibstoff anfordern
Als Nächstes öffnest du dein mobiGlas und wählst die App Fahrzeugwartungsdienste. Hier kannst du "Auto" wählen, um deine Tanks bis oben hin zu füllen, oder du kannst "Manuell" wählen, um eine bestimmte Menge Kraftstoff anzufordern. Diese Anfrage geht direkt an den Betreiber des Tankschiffs, der dann den Tankvorgang startet.
Start deiner Betankungskarriere
Hast du Lust, für ein paar harte Euro Treibstoff im Meer zu tanken? Im Folgenden findest du eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung für den gesamten Prozess, von der Bevorratung des Treibstoffs bis zum Festlegen der Preise und vielem mehr. Das Wichtigste zuerst: Du brauchst ein Tankschiff, um mit dieser Karriere zu beginnen.
Der Betankungsprozess
Fülle deine Treibstoffkapseln
Nimm die Treibstoffanforderung an
Vorbereiten und Bepreisen
Tanken!
Fülle deine Treibstoffkapseln
Das Betanken der Pods auf der Starfarer läuft genauso ab wie das Betanken deines eigenen Schiffs. Öffne dein mobiGlas, wähle die App Fahrzeugwartungsdienste, wähle dann den Treibstoff, den du tanken möchtest, und wähle Manuell. So kannst du jede Kapsel einzeln mit so viel oder so wenig Treibstoff befüllen, wie du brauchst. Bedenke, dass du einen Tank nur mit einer Kraftstoffsorte füllen kannst, also wähle deine Optionen sorgfältig aus.
Du kannst den Treibstoff auch zwischen deinen Gondeln umverteilen, wenn der Platz dafür frei ist. Diese Steuerung findest du an der Betankungskonsole auf der Schiffsbrücke unter "Pod-Management" oder du gehst auf den Laufsteg und benutzt das individuelle Interface für jeden Pod. Drücke auf "Pumpen" bei der Kapsel, die du mit einer anderen füllen willst, und auf "Öffnen" bei der Kapsel, die du leeren willst. Die Starfarer wird den Treibstoff automatisch zwischen diesen Gondeln hin- und herschieben.
Akzeptiere die Treibstoffanforderung
Wenn du deine gefüllten Treibstoffkapseln zur Hand hast, machst du dich auf den Weg zu der Person, die dich zum Tanken auffordert. Gehe zur Konsole auf der Brücke hinter dem Pilotensessel und wähle den Betankungsmodus. Drücke die Taste am unteren Bildschirmrand, um den Auslegerarm auszufahren, und akzeptiere dann die Andockanfrage. Die Anfrage wird auf deinem HUD angezeigt, ähnlich wie bei einer Freundschaftsanfrage.
Vorbereitungen und Preis
Auf dem Betankungsbildschirm musst du ein paar Dinge einstellen, bevor du mit dem Treibstofftransfer beginnen kannst. Auf der linken Seite des Bildschirms kannst du für jede Treibstoffart einen bestimmten Preis festlegen. Mit der Schaltfläche "Automatischer Preis" wird der Preis automatisch um zehn Prozent höher angesetzt als der Preis, den du beim Tanken deines Starfarers bezahlt hast. Neben den Preisoptionen siehst du das Schiff, das bei dir angedockt ist, seinen Namen und wer es fliegt.
Auf der rechten Seite siehst du den aktuellen Treibstoffstand für jede deiner Kapseln und die Art des Treibstoffs, der sich in ihnen befindet. Hier kannst du auch die Zapfpistole öffnen, um mit dem Tanken zu beginnen, die Geschwindigkeit des Treibstoffflusses einstellen und sehen, wie viel von jeder Treibstoffsorte angefordert wurde und noch übrig ist.
Volltanken!
Sobald deine Preise festgelegt sind und du mit dem Tanken beginnen kannst, musst du die Tankbehälter öffnen. Das kannst du tun, indem du auf dem Betankungsbildschirm auf die Schaltfläche "Pod Management" drückst (siehe Bild), oder ein Mitglied deiner Crew kann dies auf den Bildschirmen auf dem Laufsteg der Starfarer tun.
Drücke auf Öffnen an der ausgewählten Tankkapsel, um den Treibstoff fließen zu lassen, schalte die Düse auf Offen und stelle die Treibstoffmenge auf die gewünschte Geschwindigkeit ein. Sei vorsichtig, denn wenn du zu schnell tankst, besteht die Gefahr, dass der Treibstoff überläuft und die Düse beschädigt wird oder dein Treibstoff ins All fliegt! Vergewissere dich, dass du die Düse schließt oder auf "Stop" drückst, wenn der Tankvorgang beendet ist.
Ship to Ship Refueling
Alpha 3.17
Star Citizen Alpha 3.17 introduces the ability to refuel ships mid-flight, utilizing the systems built into MISC's line of Starfarer ships. We've put together this guide for those of you looking to start your own career in refueling as a freelance pilot, as part of an org like Altama Energy, or supporting events from orgs like ATMO esports; and for you gearheads that are simply curious about how Starfarers operate. Read on for a step-by-step guide to the ship's systems, whether you are looking to refuel others or get refueled yourself.
Escrow Service and Emergency Undocking
While the refueling process is underway, your aUEC is placed in escrow on the server. This is a safeguard that assures all refueling transactions go smoothly, even in the event the job is stopped suddenly. When you make a refueling request while docked, aUEC is withdrawn from your account based upon the price set by the Starfarer pilot. This pays out gradually in real time as you receive your fuel. That way, if either party decides to abort mid-transaction, only the fuel received is paid for. The escrow service will refund the remaining aUEC back to the customer.
Either party can abort the refueling process at any time, even if the transaction is partially complete. The customer can simply undock by pressing the default keybind N, or the Starfarer can press the Abort button on their refueling interface. This is handy in the unfortunate case that you come under attack in the middle of refueling.
Refining
Fifty
Alpha 3.17 brings this brand new support career to Star Citizen, and as the 'verse expands, ship to ship refueling will become ever more vital.
We're excited for Starfarer pilots to jump in and give this new gameplay a test drive. It's important to note that this is our first iteration of ship to ship refueling, and we're looking forward to expanding this gameplay loop by adding refining to the mix in future patches. In the meantime, head over to our dedicated feedback thread on Spectrum and let us know your thoughts, questions, and concerns.
VectorHow to Refuel Your ShipRequest to DockOnce you've successfully hailed a refueling ship to your location, target them (default key "T") and request to dock (default key "N"). The refueling ship then has to approve the request and extend their boom arm. At that point you can manually dock with the arm by lining up the HUD, or you can hold the request-to-dock key to do so automatically.
Request FuelNext, open up your mobiGlas and select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app. From here, you can select Auto to fill your tanks to the top, or you can hit Manual to request a specific amount of fuel. This request goes straight to the refueling ship's operator, who will then start the refueling process.
Start Your Refueling CareerThinking about slinging fuel around the 'verse for some cold, hard aUEC? What follows is a step-by-step guide to the entire process, from stocking up on fuel to setting prices, and more. First things first though, you'll need a refueling ship to get started in this support career.
MISC StarfarerThe Starfarer is MISC's dedicated fuel platform, designed not only to load, store and protect fuel stasis units, it is also equipped to take in spaceborne gases and refine them for use without landing.
MISC Starfarer GeminiThe UEE military uses the more robust Gemini variant of the Starfarer for their front-line operations, trading some cargo capacity and maneuverability for reinforced armor, increased shielding, more powerful engines,stronger manned turrets, and a missile pod.
The Refueling ProcessFill Your Fuel PodsFilling the pods on the Starfarer follows the same process as refueling your own ship. Open up your mobiGlas, select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app, then pick which fuel you'd like to stock up on and select Manual. This will let you individually fill each pod with as much or as little fuel as you need. Keep in mind, you can't fill a pod with more than one type of fuel, so choose your options carefully.
You're also able to reallocate fuel between your pods if there's empty space to do so. These controls can be found on the refueling console on the ship's bridge, under Pod Management, or you can walk onto the catwalk and use the individual interface for each pod. Press Pump on a pod you wish to fill with another, and Open on the pod you wish to empty. The Starfarer will automatically move the fuel between those pods.
Accept the Fuel RequestWith your filled fuel pods on hand, make your way to the person requesting a fill-up. Access the console on the bridge, behind the pilot's chair, and select the refueling mode. Press the button on the bottom of the screen to deploy the boom arm, then accept the docking request. The request will show up on your HUD, similar to a friend request.
Prepare and PriceThere's a few things to set up on the Refueling screen before you can start the fuel transfer process. On the left side of the screen, you can set a specific price for each type of fuel. The Auto Price button will automatically set the price to ten percent more than what you paid for it when you loaded your Starfarer. Next to the pricing options, you'll see the ship that's docked to you, its name, and who's flying it.
On the right, you'll see the current fuel levels for each of your pods and what type of fuel is in them. Here you can also open the fuel nozzle to start refueling, adjust the rate at which the fuel is flowing, and see how much of each fuel type is both requested and left to be fulfilled.
Fill 'er Up!Once your prices are set and you're ready to start fueling, you have to open up the fuel pods. You can do so by pressing the Pod Management button on the Refueling screen, pictured here, or a member of your crew can do so from the screens on the Starfarer's catwalk.
Press Open on your selected fuel pod to allow the fuel to flow, toggle the Nozzle to Open, and adjust the fuel rate to your desired speed. Be careful, as fueling too fast can run the risk of overflow, possibly damaging the fuel nozzle or wasting your fuel as it flies into space! Be sure to close the nozzle or hit Stop on the fuel pod as the refueling process finishes
Alpha 3.17
Star Citizen Alpha 3.17 introduces the ability to refuel ships mid-flight, utilizing the systems built into MISC's line of Starfarer ships. We've put together this guide for those of you looking to start your own career in refueling as a freelance pilot, as part of an org like Altama Energy, or supporting events from orgs like ATMO esports; and for you gearheads that are simply curious about how Starfarers operate. Read on for a step-by-step guide to the ship's systems, whether you are looking to refuel others or get refueled yourself.
Escrow Service and Emergency Undocking
While the refueling process is underway, your aUEC is placed in escrow on the server. This is a safeguard that assures all refueling transactions go smoothly, even in the event the job is stopped suddenly. When you make a refueling request while docked, aUEC is withdrawn from your account based upon the price set by the Starfarer pilot. This pays out gradually in real time as you receive your fuel. That way, if either party decides to abort mid-transaction, only the fuel received is paid for. The escrow service will refund the remaining aUEC back to the customer.
Either party can abort the refueling process at any time, even if the transaction is partially complete. The customer can simply undock by pressing the default keybind N, or the Starfarer can press the Abort button on their refueling interface. This is handy in the unfortunate case that you come under attack in the middle of refueling.
Refining
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Alpha 3.17 brings this brand new support career to Star Citizen, and as the 'verse expands, ship to ship refueling will become ever more vital.
We're excited for Starfarer pilots to jump in and give this new gameplay a test drive. It's important to note that this is our first iteration of ship to ship refueling, and we're looking forward to expanding this gameplay loop by adding refining to the mix in future patches. In the meantime, head over to our dedicated feedback thread on Spectrum and let us know your thoughts, questions, and concerns.
VectorHow to Refuel Your ShipRequest to DockOnce you've successfully hailed a refueling ship to your location, target them (default key "T") and request to dock (default key "N"). The refueling ship then has to approve the request and extend their boom arm. At that point you can manually dock with the arm by lining up the HUD, or you can hold the request-to-dock key to do so automatically.
Request FuelNext, open up your mobiGlas and select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app. From here, you can select Auto to fill your tanks to the top, or you can hit Manual to request a specific amount of fuel. This request goes straight to the refueling ship's operator, who will then start the refueling process.
Start Your Refueling CareerThinking about slinging fuel around the 'verse for some cold, hard aUEC? What follows is a step-by-step guide to the entire process, from stocking up on fuel to setting prices, and more. First things first though, you'll need a refueling ship to get started in this support career.
MISC StarfarerThe Starfarer is MISC's dedicated fuel platform, designed not only to load, store and protect fuel stasis units, it is also equipped to take in spaceborne gases and refine them for use without landing.
MISC Starfarer GeminiThe UEE military uses the more robust Gemini variant of the Starfarer for their front-line operations, trading some cargo capacity and maneuverability for reinforced armor, increased shielding, more powerful engines,stronger manned turrets, and a missile pod.
The Refueling ProcessFill Your Fuel PodsFilling the pods on the Starfarer follows the same process as refueling your own ship. Open up your mobiGlas, select the Vehicle Maintenance Services app, then pick which fuel you'd like to stock up on and select Manual. This will let you individually fill each pod with as much or as little fuel as you need. Keep in mind, you can't fill a pod with more than one type of fuel, so choose your options carefully.
You're also able to reallocate fuel between your pods if there's empty space to do so. These controls can be found on the refueling console on the ship's bridge, under Pod Management, or you can walk onto the catwalk and use the individual interface for each pod. Press Pump on a pod you wish to fill with another, and Open on the pod you wish to empty. The Starfarer will automatically move the fuel between those pods.
Accept the Fuel RequestWith your filled fuel pods on hand, make your way to the person requesting a fill-up. Access the console on the bridge, behind the pilot's chair, and select the refueling mode. Press the button on the bottom of the screen to deploy the boom arm, then accept the docking request. The request will show up on your HUD, similar to a friend request.
Prepare and PriceThere's a few things to set up on the Refueling screen before you can start the fuel transfer process. On the left side of the screen, you can set a specific price for each type of fuel. The Auto Price button will automatically set the price to ten percent more than what you paid for it when you loaded your Starfarer. Next to the pricing options, you'll see the ship that's docked to you, its name, and who's flying it.
On the right, you'll see the current fuel levels for each of your pods and what type of fuel is in them. Here you can also open the fuel nozzle to start refueling, adjust the rate at which the fuel is flowing, and see how much of each fuel type is both requested and left to be fulfilled.
Fill 'er Up!Once your prices are set and you're ready to start fueling, you have to open up the fuel pods. You can do so by pressing the Pod Management button on the Refueling screen, pictured here, or a member of your crew can do so from the screens on the Starfarer's catwalk.
Press Open on your selected fuel pod to allow the fuel to flow, toggle the Nozzle to Open, and adjust the fuel rate to your desired speed. Be careful, as fueling too fast can run the risk of overflow, possibly damaging the fuel nozzle or wasting your fuel as it flies into space! Be sure to close the nozzle or hit Stop on the fuel pod as the refueling process finishes
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