Q&A: Argo SRV

Argo SRV
Q&A
Now that the SRV has been added to the ‘verse, we asked the vehicle and gameplay teams a few questions about Argo's new towing ship, as well as a refresh on some of the questions from our previous Q&A. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.

Can the SRV’s towing beam move SCU containers, items, asteroids/rocks, or even people?
The SRV’s towing beam is a little different compared to your “ordinary” tractor beam. It can move cargo containers and ships and, in the future, will also be able to tow asteroids and rocks. However, it will not be able to detach items and move people.

Can the SRV quantum travel while towing?
Yes. One of the SRV's main roles in the universe will be to help ships that have broken down, run out of fuel, or are critically damaged.

Can multiple SRVs work together to move larger ships/objects? If so, can this be done in quantum travel?
Multiple SRVs can link up to pull larger and heavier vehicles. They will also be able to quantum travel while linked together, though this feature is coming later.

Does towing impact the SRV’s fuel consumption?
Anything that changes a ship’s weight will have an impact on its fuel consumption, as it will have to work harder to provide the same level of thrust.

Can the towing beam be used both in space and in atmosphere?
Yes, the tractor beam works both in space and atmosphere. But, as gravity is applied to the object being towed, it could mean the tether breaks or becomes harder to wield.

Does a ship or vehicle need to be in soft death to be towed?
No, as long as the ship does not have active shields, you will be able to attempt to tow it.

Can the towing beam be used “in reverse”? For example, a larger ship pulling a disabled SRV that still has towing capability?
Yes, this is possible, but the ship the towing beam is attached to has to fly very carefully.

What’s the effective range of the towing beam?
As of now, the maximum distance that you can target a ship is 300m, with a maximum-strength distance of 125m - the max-strength distance is the distance the towing beam will try to get the ship to when in towing mode. However, these are balancing values, so are subject to change.

What prevents an SRV from stealing another vehicle with its beam?
If the target ship has its shields up, the SRV will be unable to tow it. So, if someone wants to make sure their vehicle cannot be taken, they will need to leave it powered on with the shields up.

Is the tractor arm bespoke to the SRV, or can it be swapped to another capable ship?
The SRV uses a bespoke tractor beam setup unique to the SRV.

Does activating the towing beam affect your signature levels?
Yes. As the towing beam uses power, it will cause your ship to generate more signature.

Does the SRV have any weapon racks or personal storage?
The SRV comes with a weapon rack for you and your passengers to store their equipment in. It also features a suit locker and personal storage for the pilot.

DISCLAIMERThe answers accurately reflect development's intentions at the time of writing, but the company and development team reserve the right to adapt, improve, or change feature and ship designs in response to feedback, playtesting, design revisions, or other considerations to improve balance or the quality of the game overall.

Argo SRV
FRAGEN UND ANTWORTEN
Jetzt, wo das SRV zum Spiel hinzugefügt wurde, haben wir den Fahrzeug- und Gameplay-Teams ein paar Fragen zu Argos neuem Zugschiff gestellt und einige Fragen aus unserer letzten Q&A aufgefrischt. Hier sind die Antworten, direkt von den Designern selbst.

Kann der Schleppbalken des SRV SCU-Container, Gegenstände, Asteroiden/Gestein oder sogar Menschen transportieren?
Der Zugstrahl des SRV ist etwas anders als ein "normaler" Traktorstrahl. Er kann Frachtcontainer und Schiffe bewegen und wird in Zukunft auch Asteroiden und Felsen schleppen können. Allerdings kann er keine Gegenstände abtrennen und Menschen bewegen.

Kann das SRV Quantum beim Schleppen reisen?
Ja. Eine der Hauptaufgaben des SRV im Universum wird es sein, Schiffen zu helfen, die eine Panne haben, denen der Treibstoff ausgeht oder die schwer beschädigt sind.

Können mehrere SRVs zusammenarbeiten, um größere Schiffe/Gegenstände zu bewegen? Wenn ja, kann dies mit Quantenreisen geschehen?
Mehrere SRVs können sich zusammenschließen, um größere und schwerere Fahrzeuge zu ziehen. Sie werden auch in der Lage sein, gemeinsam Quantenreisen durchzuführen, aber diese Funktion kommt erst später.

Wirkt sich das Abschleppen auf den Treibstoffverbrauch des SRVs aus?
Alles, was das Gewicht eines Schiffes verändert, wirkt sich auf seinen Treibstoffverbrauch aus, da es mehr arbeiten muss, um die gleiche Schubkraft zu erzeugen.

Kann der Schleppstrahl sowohl im Weltraum als auch in der Atmosphäre eingesetzt werden?
Ja, der Traktorstrahl funktioniert sowohl im Weltraum als auch in der Atmosphäre. Aber wenn die Schwerkraft auf das zu schleppende Objekt einwirkt, kann es sein, dass das Seil reißt oder schwieriger zu handhaben ist.

Muss sich ein Schiff oder Fahrzeug im sanften Tod befinden, um abgeschleppt zu werden?
Nein, solange das Schiff keine aktiven Schilde hat, kannst du versuchen, es abzuschleppen.

Kann der Abschleppbalken auch "rückwärts" benutzt werden? Zum Beispiel, wenn ein größeres Schiff ein außer Gefecht gesetztes SRV abschleppt, das noch schleppfähig ist?
Ja, das ist möglich, aber das Schiff, an dem der Abschleppbalken befestigt ist, muss sehr vorsichtig fliegen.

Wie groß ist die effektive Reichweite des Schleppstrahls?
Momentan beträgt die maximale Entfernung, die du mit einem Schiff anvisieren kannst, 300 m und die maximale Stärke 125 m - die maximale Stärke ist die Entfernung, die der Schleppbalken versucht, das Schiff im Schleppmodus zu erreichen. Diese Werte sind jedoch ausgleichend und können sich daher noch ändern.

Was hindert ein SRV daran, ein anderes Fahrzeug mit seinem Strahl zu stehlen?
Wenn das Zielschiff seine Schilde aktiviert hat, kann der SRV es nicht abschleppen. Wenn du also sichergehen willst, dass dein Fahrzeug nicht geklaut werden kann, musst du es mit aktivierten Schilden fahren lassen.

Ist der Traktorarm speziell für den SRV oder kann er mit einem anderen fähigen Schiff ausgetauscht werden?
Der SRV verwendet einen maßgeschneiderten Traktorstrahl, der nur beim SRV zum Einsatz kommt.

Beeinflusst die Aktivierung des Schleppstrahls deine Signaturwerte?
Ja. Da der Schleppstrahl Energie verbraucht, erzeugt dein Schiff mehr Signatur.

Verfügt das SRV über Waffenständer oder persönlichen Stauraum?
Das SRV verfügt über einen Waffenträger, in dem du und deine Passagiere ihre Ausrüstung verstauen können. Außerdem verfügt er über einen Anzugschrank und ein persönliches Fach für den Piloten.

Argo SRV
Q&A
Now that the SRV has been added to the ‘verse, we asked the vehicle and gameplay teams a few questions about Argo's new towing ship, as well as a refresh on some of the questions from our previous Q&A. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.

Can the SRV’s towing beam move SCU containers, items, asteroids/rocks, or even people?
The SRV’s towing beam is a little different compared to your “ordinary” tractor beam. It can move cargo containers and ships and, in the future, will also be able to tow asteroids and rocks. However, it will not be able to detach items and move people.

Can the SRV quantum travel while towing?
Yes. One of the SRV's main roles in the universe will be to help ships that have broken down, run out of fuel, or are critically damaged.

Can multiple SRVs work together to move larger ships/objects? If so, can this be done in quantum travel?
Multiple SRVs can link up to pull larger and heavier vehicles. They will also be able to quantum travel while linked together, though this feature is coming later.

Does towing impact the SRV’s fuel consumption?
Anything that changes a ship’s weight will have an impact on its fuel consumption, as it will have to work harder to provide the same level of thrust.

Can the towing beam be used both in space and in atmosphere?
Yes, the tractor beam works both in space and atmosphere. But, as gravity is applied to the object being towed, it could mean the tether breaks or becomes harder to wield.

Does a ship or vehicle need to be in soft death to be towed?
No, as long as the ship does not have active shields, you will be able to attempt to tow it.

Can the towing beam be used “in reverse”? For example, a larger ship pulling a disabled SRV that still has towing capability?
Yes, this is possible, but the ship the towing beam is attached to has to fly very carefully.

What’s the effective range of the towing beam?
As of now, the maximum distance that you can target a ship is 300m, with a maximum-strength distance of 125m - the max-strength distance is the distance the towing beam will try to get the ship to when in towing mode. However, these are balancing values, so are subject to change.

What prevents an SRV from stealing another vehicle with its beam?
If the target ship has its shields up, the SRV will be unable to tow it. So, if someone wants to make sure their vehicle cannot be taken, they will need to leave it powered on with the shields up.

Is the tractor arm bespoke to the SRV, or can it be swapped to another capable ship?
The SRV uses a bespoke tractor beam setup unique to the SRV.

Does activating the towing beam affect your signature levels?
Yes. As the towing beam uses power, it will cause your ship to generate more signature.

Does the SRV have any weapon racks or personal storage?
The SRV comes with a weapon rack for you and your passengers to store their equipment in. It also features a suit locker and personal storage for the pilot.

DISCLAIMERThe answers accurately reflect development's intentions at the time of writing, but the company and development team reserve the right to adapt, improve, or change feature and ship designs in response to feedback, playtesting, design revisions, or other considerations to improve balance or the quality of the game overall.