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2024-07-10T04:52:38Z

Game Modes: Add Stargate Project mode

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	== Game Modes ==		== Game Modes ==

			; Stargate Project
			: Help provide materials for constructing a stargate to our nearest galactic neighbor.

	; Survival		; Survival
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	; Free Roam		; Free Roam
	: Without the push of the anomaly to force you to move on, explore sectors and complete contracts at your leisure.		: Without the push of the anomaly to force you to move on, explore sectors, and complete contracts at your leisure.

	; Creative Mode		; Creative Mode
	: Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components.		: Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for the cost of the components.

	== Setting up the Praxis (step-by-step guide) ==		== Setting up the Praxis (step-by-step guide) ==

HepiChestCow at 14:12, 3 June 2024

2024-06-03T14:12:49Z

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	The Last Starship is a sandbox spaceship management game developed by Introversion Software. It is currently in Early Access development. For this reason, there is currently relatively little guidance on getting started with the game.		''[[The Last Starship]]'' is a sandbox spaceship management game developed by [[Introversion Software]]. It is currently in Early Access development. For this reason, there is currently relatively little guidance on getting started with the game.

	Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].		Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].

Totengeist: /* Building your first ship */ Update how-to video link

2024-01-08T21:45:01Z

Building your first ship: Update how-to video link

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	== Building your first ship ==		== Building your first ship ==
	{{#ev:youtube\|~~bJvsBq87H98~~\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|TUPR-Hs994k\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[spacesuit]]s arrive via [[Cargo Shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[spacesuit]]s arrive via [[Cargo Shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

Henrus: canister / cannister -> container

2023-07-29T15:04:34Z

canister / cannister -> container

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	* [[Loader]]s		* [[Loader]]s
	* [[Fuel]]		* [[Fuel]]
	Place the reactor and one loader together somewhere in your vessel's interior. It may be most efficient to place this close to where you intend to build your engines, as the reactor and engines are the main components that require fuel. Connect the reactor's fuel connector to the loader's output. A crew member should immediately pick up a fuel ~~canister~~ and deposit it on the loader. After a moment of spinup, your reactor will spring to life, ready to provide power to your ship.		Place the reactor and one loader together somewhere in your vessel's interior. It may be most efficient to place this close to where you intend to build your engines, as the reactor and engines are the main components that require fuel. Connect the reactor's fuel connector to the loader's output. A crew member should immediately pick up a fuel [[container]] and deposit it on the loader. After a moment of spinup, your reactor will spring to life, ready to provide power to your ship.
	=== Atmosphere ===		=== Atmosphere ===
	The crew members have enough oxygen to survive without an atmosphere for several minutes, so there is some flexibility in the order that the player can build systems. That said, a working atmosphere means the player doesn't need to rush and can lay things out the way they want. Therefore, we will establish essential [[life support]]. Purchase the following items from the [[Trade]] screen:		The crew members have enough oxygen to survive without an atmosphere for several minutes, so there is some flexibility in the order that the player can build systems. That said, a working atmosphere means the player doesn't need to rush and can lay things out the way they want. Therefore, we will establish essential [[life support]]. Purchase the following items from the [[Trade]] screen:
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	* [[Loader]]		* [[Loader]]
	* [[Oxygen]]		* [[Oxygen]]
	Similarly to how we set up our power system, place the airduct and loader together. Connect the airduct's oxygen connector to the loader's output and the power connector to the reactor's power output. Once a crew member has loaded an oxygen ~~canister~~ into the loader, your airduct will begin pumping that oxygen into the ship's atmosphere.		Similarly to how we set up our power system, place the airduct and loader together. Connect the airduct's oxygen connector to the loader's output and the power connector to the reactor's power output. Once a crew member has loaded an oxygen container into the loader, your airduct will begin pumping that oxygen into the ship's atmosphere.

	You can select the Atmosphere overlay to see the interior change from a lattice pattern to red horizontal lines. The lines will progress towards green and expand to fill their tiles as oxygen fills the atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is sufficient to sustain them, the crew members will remove their spacesuits and transfer them to the cargo storage area. Keeping the spacesuits on hand is good in a hull breach during battle or if there is a blockage in your life support system.		You can select the Atmosphere overlay to see the interior change from a lattice pattern to red horizontal lines. The lines will progress towards green and expand to fill their tiles as oxygen fills the atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is sufficient to sustain them, the crew members will remove their spacesuits and transfer them to the cargo storage area. Keeping the spacesuits on hand is good in a hull breach during battle or if there is a blockage in your life support system.

Henrus: 'Space suit' -> 'Spacesuit'

2023-07-28T17:09:55Z

'Space suit' -> 'Spacesuit'

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	{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[~~space suit~~]]s arrive via [[Cargo Shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[spacesuit]]s arrive via [[Cargo Shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

	The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.		The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.
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	Similarly to how we set up our power system, place the airduct and loader together. Connect the airduct's oxygen connector to the loader's output and the power connector to the reactor's power output. Once a crew member has loaded an oxygen canister into the loader, your airduct will begin pumping that oxygen into the ship's atmosphere.		Similarly to how we set up our power system, place the airduct and loader together. Connect the airduct's oxygen connector to the loader's output and the power connector to the reactor's power output. Once a crew member has loaded an oxygen canister into the loader, your airduct will begin pumping that oxygen into the ship's atmosphere.

	You can select the Atmosphere overlay to see the interior change from a lattice pattern to red horizontal lines. The lines will progress towards green and expand to fill their tiles as oxygen fills the atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is sufficient to sustain them, the crew members will remove their ~~space suits~~ and transfer them to the cargo storage area. Keeping the ~~space suits~~ on hand is good in a hull breach during battle or if there is a blockage in your life support system.		You can select the Atmosphere overlay to see the interior change from a lattice pattern to red horizontal lines. The lines will progress towards green and expand to fill their tiles as oxygen fills the atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is sufficient to sustain them, the crew members will remove their spacesuits and transfer them to the cargo storage area. Keeping the spacesuits on hand is good in a hull breach during battle or if there is a blockage in your life support system.

	=== Propulsion and FTL ===		=== Propulsion and FTL ===

Henrus: Fixed cargo shuttle link

2023-06-24T10:39:47Z

Fixed cargo shuttle link

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	{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[~~cargo shuttle~~]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[Cargo Shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

	The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.		The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.

Henrus: Shuttle to Cargo Shuttle

2023-06-23T18:40:21Z

Shuttle to Cargo Shuttle

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	{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[cargo shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

	The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.		The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.

Totengeist: Rearrange for new game modes

2023-03-31T19:35:39Z

Rearrange for new game modes

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	Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].		Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].

	== ~~New~~ Game (Setting up the Praxis) ==		== Game Modes ==

			; Survival
			: Scientists have discovered a vacuum-collapse [[anomaly]] expanding in space near you. Build your ship and escape the anomaly, completing contracts along the way.

			; Free Roam
			: Without the push of the anomaly to force you to move on, explore sectors and complete contracts at your leisure.

			; Creative Mode
			: Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components.

			== Setting up the Praxis (step-by-step guide) ==
	{{#ev:youtube\|c-6R6pmOXis\|360\|right\|Guide to help you get started with the Praxis in Alpha 1}}		{{#ev:youtube\|c-6R6pmOXis\|360\|right\|Guide to help you get started with the Praxis in Alpha 1}}
	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.
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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~== Creative mode ==~~
	~~Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components.~~
	== Building your first ship ==		== Building your first ship ==
	{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

	The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems, and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.		The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.

	A grey hint layout is shown in the Praxis ship, initially just displaying a [[Reactor]], [[Fuel Loader]], and adjoining pipes, to guide players installing their first equipment.		A grey hint layout is shown in the Praxis ship, initially just displaying a [[Reactor]], [[Fuel Loader]], and adjoining pipes to guide players in installing their first equipment.
	=== Power ===		=== Power ===
	Before installing any systems, you must have power on the ship. Almost every piece of equipment available requires a source of power. If you selected the Praxis vessel, you should already have some or all necessary items. Otherwise, purchase the following items from the [[Trade]] screen.		Before installing any systems, you must have power on the ship. Almost every piece of equipment available requires a source of power. If you selected the Praxis vessel, you should already have some or all necessary items. Otherwise, purchase the following items from the [[Trade]] screen.
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	Similarly to how we set up our power system, place the airduct and loader together. Connect the airduct's oxygen connector to the loader's output and the power connector to the reactor's power output. Once a crew member has loaded an oxygen canister into the loader, your airduct will begin pumping that oxygen into the ship's atmosphere.		Similarly to how we set up our power system, place the airduct and loader together. Connect the airduct's oxygen connector to the loader's output and the power connector to the reactor's power output. Once a crew member has loaded an oxygen canister into the loader, your airduct will begin pumping that oxygen into the ship's atmosphere.

	You can select the Atmosphere overlay to see the interior change from a lattice pattern to red horizontal lines. The lines will progress towards green and expand to fill their tiles as oxygen fills the atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is sufficient to sustain them, the crew members will ~~begin to~~ remove their space suits and transfer them to the cargo storage area. Keeping the space suits on hand is good in a hull breach during battle or if there is a blockage in your life support system.		You can select the Atmosphere overlay to see the interior change from a lattice pattern to red horizontal lines. The lines will progress towards green and expand to fill their tiles as oxygen fills the atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is sufficient to sustain them, the crew members will remove their space suits and transfer them to the cargo storage area. Keeping the space suits on hand is good in a hull breach during battle or if there is a blockage in your life support system.

	=== Propulsion and FTL ===		=== Propulsion and FTL ===

Totengeist: /* New Game */ Minor cleanup

2023-03-06T22:43:33Z

New Game: Minor cleanup

Totengeist: Remove information about the now unavailable demo

2023-03-06T22:37:09Z

Remove information about the now unavailable demo

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	The Last Starship is a sandbox spaceship management game ~~being~~ developed by Introversion Software ~~and~~ is currently in Early Access development. For this reason, there is currently relatively little guidance on getting started with the game.		The Last Starship is a sandbox spaceship management game developed by Introversion Software. It is currently in Early Access development. For this reason, there is currently relatively little guidance on getting started with the game.

	Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a ~~full~~ list can be found at [[Controls]].		Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].

	There are currently two ways to play the game - the Demo and the Early Access version. The Demo is available to anyone for free, whereas the Early Access game requires payment. To buy the game, simply go to the game's [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857080/The_Last_Starship/ Steam page] or the other available stores.		== New Game ==
	== ~~Demo /~~ New Game ==
	In the Demo version of the game, only the standard game is available. Players are only able to select the basic Praxis ship to start out.		In the Demo version of the game, only the standard game is available. Players are only able to select the basic Praxis ship to start out.
	=== Setting up the Praxis ===		=== Setting up the Praxis ===
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	* [[Engine]]s - The size of a ship affects its mass and inertia, so large ships require more engines than smaller ships. Two engines are a good start for the Praxis and Sleek vessels.		* [[Engine]]s - The size of a ship affects its mass and inertia, so large ships require more engines than smaller ships. Two engines are a good start for the Praxis and Sleek vessels.
	* [[FTL Drive]]		* [[FTL Drive]]
	Engines must be placed into the ship's outer hull, with propulsion directed to the left of the screen. It is currently not possible to rotate engines. Once ~~they are~~ placed, connect the engine's power and fuel connectors to the same pipe and cable setup from your reactor.		Engines must be placed into the ship's outer hull, with propulsion directed to the left of the screen. It is currently not possible to rotate engines. Once placed, connect the engine's power and fuel connectors to the same pipe and cable setup from your reactor.

	In addition to engines and FTL, installing some thrusters on your ship is also a good idea. Thrusters allow for fine motor control during [[Contract#Combat\|Combat]] or when [[Contract#Asteroid mining\|mining asteroids]] or [[Contract#Rescue\|docking with ships]].		In addition to engines and FTL, installing some thrusters on your ship is also a good idea. Thrusters allow for fine motor control during [[Contract#Combat\|Combat]] or when [[Contract#Asteroid mining\|mining asteroids]] or [[Contract#Rescue\|docking with ships]].
	[[Category:Getting started]]		[[Category:Getting started]]

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	{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[~~cargo shuttle~~]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[Cargo Shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

	The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.		The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.

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	{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}		{{#ev:youtube\|bJvsBq87H98\|360\|right\|A tutorial on Ship Editor, showing how to build a functioning ship from nothing}}
	:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''		:''For advanced information on building various ship systems, see our other [[:Category:Getting started\|Getting Started]] articles. This article focuses mostly on the early stage of the game, where money is tight.''
	At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.		At the start of a normal game, you have only an empty vessel in a system with [[trade]] and [[Contract\|story contracts]], but no [[shipyard]]. The exceptions are the [[The Praxis]], which starts with some materials, and Shipyard, which starts the game in a system with a shipyard. A few [[crew member]]s in [[space suit]]s arrive via [[cargo shuttle]] in the first few moments of the game, and it is up to the player to turn this vessel into a functioning ship.

	The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.		The [[Contract#Make your new ship ready for flight\|Make your new ship ready for flight]] contract involves setting up these systems and is accepted by default. It is also a good idea to skim the rest of this article. It is currently impossible to rotate engines. Therefore, it is essential to plan the layout to account for this.

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	Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].		Some of the game's controls are undocumented - a complete list can be found at [[Controls]].

	== New Game ==		== New Game (Setting up the Praxis) ==
	~~In the Demo version of the game, only the standard game is available. Players are only able to select the basic Praxis ship to start out.~~		{{#ev:youtube\|c-6R6pmOXis\|360\|right\|Guide to help you get started with the Praxis in Alpha 1}}
	~~===~~ Setting up the Praxis ===		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.
	{{#ev:youtube\|c-6R6pmOXis\|360\|right\|Guide to help you get started with the Praxis in ~~the~~ Alpha 1 ~~Demo~~}}
	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 and selecting Install. Click the equipment to select it, then place it in the designated position.<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>
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	File:Guide3.png\|Engines can be installed on vertical walls wherever the highlight is green.		File:Guide3.png\|Engines can be installed on vertical walls wherever the highlight is green.
	File:Guide4.png\|Install cables and pipes to connect the engines to the Reactor and Loader.		File:Guide4.png\|Install cables and pipes to connect the engines to the Reactor and Loader.
	</gallery>Your ship can now move! Press T, or click the Tactical button in the top right, to enter tactical view. From here, you can click to rotate your ship in a direction, and use the Throttle bar at the bottom to control your engines. Right clicking on the screen will have your crew fly your ship to that location.<gallery>		</gallery>Your ship can now move! Press T, or click the Tactical button in the top right, to enter tactical view. From here, you can click to rotate your ship in a direction and use the Throttle bar at the bottom to control your engines. Right-clicking on the screen will have your crew fly your ship to that location.<gallery>
	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 spend 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 is 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.
	</gallery>Although your ship can now move around, it can't yet reach other star systems. To do so, it will need an FTL Drive, so get your crew ~~installing~~ one anywhere on your ship.<gallery>		</gallery>Although your ship can now move around, it can't yet reach other star systems. To do so, it will need an FTL Drive, so get your crew to install one anywhere on your ship.<gallery>
	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 maneuvering 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 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.
	File:Guide9.jpg\|We don't need to worry as much about brief downtime with the Oxygen supply, so we'll just use a small tank.		File:Guide9.jpg\|We don't need to worry as much about brief downtime with the Oxygen supply, so we'll just use a small tank.
	</gallery>Lastly, your crew ~~have~~ left their spacesuits around the ship and you still have a handful of supplies sat around in the open. We can designate storage areas to tidy these away closer to where they'll be used. Click Construction and then Storage. You can designate storage areas for specific items, or for Equipment (the things you've been installing on your ship), or for all ship cargo, which includes items you pick up for transport during the game. For now, just designate storage areas for Spacesuits, Fuel, Oxygen, FTL Charges, Equipment, and Cargo.<gallery>		</gallery>Lastly, your crew has left their spacesuits around the ship and you still have a handful of supplies sat around in the open. We can designate storage areas to tidy these away closer to where they'll be used. Click Construction and then Storage. You can designate storage areas for specific items, or for Equipment (the things you've been installing on your ship), or for all ship cargo, which includes items you pick up for transport during the game. For now, just designate storage areas for Spacesuits, Fuel, Oxygen, FTL Charges, Equipment, and Cargo.<gallery>
	File:Guide11.jpg\|It's helpful to place storage areas for resources like Fuel ~~close to~~ where they'll be loaded.		File:Guide11.jpg\|It's helpful to place storage areas for resources like Fuel near where they'll be loaded.
	</gallery>You've now got a fully functional ship! ~~Make sure to keep~~ it well stocked with the essentials - FTL Charges, Fuel, Oxygen, Food, and Water.		</gallery>You've now got a fully functional ship! Keep it well stocked with the essentials - FTL Charges, Fuel, Oxygen, Food, and Water.

	To jump to the next system, press M or click the Sector Map button at the bottom of the screen. Click a sector to lock it in, then close the window by pressing M or clicking the X in the top right.		To jump to the next system, press M or click the Sector Map button at the bottom of the screen. Click a sector to lock it in, then close the window by pressing M or clicking the X in the top right.
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	File:Guide14.jpg\|Enjoy the game!		File:Guide14.jpg\|Enjoy the game!
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	== Creative mode ==		== Creative mode ==
	Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components.		Creative mode enables editors to build a ship without regard for cost of the components.