Sector Scan - Revision history

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	Detailed information about discovered POIs is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process is triggered by clicking the POI on the sector map and is performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector. No scientists or crew assignments are needed. After the local survey, the POI becomes a fully accessible star system that can be jumped to via FTL.		Detailed information about discovered POIs is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process is triggered by clicking the POI on the sector map and is performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector. No scientists or crew assignments are needed. After the local survey, the POI becomes a fully accessible star system that can be jumped to via FTL.

	Some newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s, which ~~include unique loot recoverable~~ and ~~analyzable at~~ a [[Science Station]].		Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s. These often include [[Research#Research Credit\|Research Credit]], which can be recovered and fed into a [[Science Station]] as a resource for certain research projects.

	== Required Equipment ==		== Required Equipment ==

Eichi at 21:52, 27 September 2025

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	A '''Sector Scan''' is a gameplay mechanic introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]] of ''[[The Last Starship]]''. It allows the player to survey unexplored areas of a [[Sector]]~~, revealing~~ nearby [[Star System]]s.		A '''Sector Scan''' is a gameplay mechanic introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]] of ''[[The Last Starship]]''. It allows the player to survey unexplored areas of a [[Sector]] and reveal nearby [[Star System]]s.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. ~~The process requires~~ hyperspace sensors and some time to complete. ~~Once the scan finishes~~, additional points of interest (POIs) become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].		Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. They require hyperspace sensors and some time to complete. When finished, additional points of interest (POIs) become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].

	Detailed information about ~~the~~ discovered POIs is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process ~~can be~~ triggered on the sector map ~~by clicking the POI~~ and is ~~subsequently~~ performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector ~~where the system was discovered~~. No scientists or crew assignments are ~~required~~. After the local survey, the POI becomes a star system ~~and~~ can be jumped to via FTL ~~just like any other star system~~.		Detailed information about discovered POIs is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process is triggered by clicking the POI on the sector map and is performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector. No scientists or crew assignments are needed. After the local survey, the POI becomes a fully accessible star system that can be jumped to via FTL.

	Some ~~of these~~ newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s~~. These often~~ include unique loot ~~items that can be recovered~~ and ~~analyzed~~ at a [[Science Station]] ~~for research purposes~~.		Some newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s, which include unique loot recoverable and analyzable at a [[Science Station]].

	== Required Equipment ==		== Required Equipment ==
	~~To perform a Sector Scan, the ship must be equipped with a~~ [[Hyperspace Sensor]] or a [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]]~~. The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both~~ must be powered ~~to function.~~		* [[Hyperspace Sensor]] or [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]] (must be powered)
			* At least one powered [[Super Computer]] for performing a Local Survey

	~~For the '''Local Survey''', at least one powered Super Computer must be installed on the ship.~~		== Performing a Sector Scan ==
			# Install and power the required hyperspace sensors.
	== ~~How to Perform~~ a Scan ==		# While in a star system, click the '''Sector Scan''' button.
	# ~~Ensure~~ the ~~ship has either Hyperspace Sensors or Hyperspace Sensors LR installed and powered~~.		# Wait for the scan to complete; multiple sensors likely accelerate the process. Scan progress is displayed on the sector map.
	# While ~~located~~ in a star system, click the '''Sector Scan''' button.		# New systems or POIs appear on the sector map when the scan finishes.
	# ~~The~~ scan ~~will take some time~~ to complete~~. Multiple~~ sensors likely accelerate the process. ~~The~~ progress ~~can be viewed~~ on the sector map.		# To perform a local survey, remain in the sector with a powered Super Computer and click the POI. The survey completes automatically.
	# ~~When the scan is finished, new~~ systems or POIs ~~will be revealed~~ on the sector map.
	# To ~~analyze these newly discovered systems~~, remain ~~within~~ the sector with a powered Super Computer and click the POI ~~on the sector map~~. ~~A '''Local Survey''' will then be completed~~ automatically.

	== Tutorial ==		== Tutorial ==
	~~The first introduction to~~ Sector Scanning ~~occurs~~ at the beginning of [[Stargate Project, Phase 7]], when [[Commander Harken]] hails the player. A short tutorial explains how to operate hyperspace sensors to ~~unlock~~ nearby systems.		Sector Scanning is first introduced at the beginning of [[Stargate Project, Phase 7]] when [[Commander Harken]] hails the player. A short tutorial explains how to operate hyperspace sensors to reveal nearby systems.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* Scans require time to complete ~~and consume ship power while active~~.		* Scans consume ship power and require time to complete.
	* Multiple sensors likely reduce ~~the~~ time ~~required for scanning~~.		* Multiple sensors likely reduce scanning time.
	* Introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]].		* Introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]].

	[[Category:Game mechanics]]		[[Category:Game mechanics]]

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	A '''Sector Scan''' is a gameplay mechanic introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]] of ''[[The Last Starship]]''. It allows the player to survey unexplored areas of a [[Sector]], revealing nearby [[Star System]]s ~~and points of interest (POIs)~~.		A '''Sector Scan''' is a gameplay mechanic introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]] of ''[[The Last Starship]]''. It allows the player to survey unexplored areas of a [[Sector]], revealing nearby [[Star System]]s.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. The process requires ~~dedicated~~ hyperspace ~~sensor equipment~~ and some time to complete. Once the scan finishes, additional ~~star systems or~~ POIs become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].		Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. The process requires hyperspace sensors and some time to complete. Once the scan finishes, additional points of interest (POIs) become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].

	Detailed information about the discovered ~~systems~~ is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.		Detailed information about the discovered POIs is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI becomes a star system and can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.

	Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.		Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.

	== Required Equipment ==		== Required Equipment ==
	To perform a Sector Scan, the ship must be equipped with ~~one of the following:~~		To perform a Sector Scan, the ship must be equipped with a [[Hyperspace Sensor]] or a [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]]. The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.
	* [[Hyperspace Sensor]]
	* [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]]

	The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.

	For the '''Local Survey''', at least one powered Super Computer must be installed on the ship.		For the '''Local Survey''', at least one powered Super Computer must be installed on the ship.

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	The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.		The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.

			For the '''Local Survey''', at least one powered Super Computer must be installed on the ship.

	== How to Perform a Scan ==		== How to Perform a Scan ==

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	Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. The process requires dedicated hyperspace sensor equipment and some time to complete. Once the scan finishes, additional star systems or POIs become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].		Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. The process requires dedicated hyperspace sensor equipment and some time to complete. Once the scan finishes, additional star systems or POIs become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].

	Detailed information about the discovered systems is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[~~Supercomputer~~]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.		Detailed information about the discovered systems is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Super Computer]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.

	Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.		Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.
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	# The scan will take some time to complete. Multiple sensors likely accelerate the process. The progress can be viewed on the sector map.		# The scan will take some time to complete. Multiple sensors likely accelerate the process. The progress can be viewed on the sector map.
	# When the scan is finished, new systems or POIs will be revealed on the sector map.		# When the scan is finished, new systems or POIs will be revealed on the sector map.
	# To analyze these newly discovered systems, remain within the sector with a powered ~~Supercomputer~~ and click the POI on the sector map. A '''Local Survey''' will then be completed automatically.		# To analyze these newly discovered systems, remain within the sector with a powered Super Computer and click the POI on the sector map. A '''Local Survey''' will then be completed automatically.

	== Tutorial ==		== Tutorial ==

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	Detailed information about the discovered systems is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Supercomputer]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.		Detailed information about the discovered systems is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Supercomputer]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.

	Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict]] ~~ships~~. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.		Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict Ship]]s. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.

	== Required Equipment ==		== Required Equipment ==

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	== Required Equipment ==		== Required Equipment ==
	To perform a Sector Scan, the ship must be equipped with one of the following:		To perform a Sector Scan, the ship must be equipped with one of the following:
	* [[Hyperspace ~~Sensors~~]]		* [[Hyperspace Sensor]]
	* [[Hyperspace ~~Sensors~~ LR]]		* [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]]

	The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.		The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.

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A '''Sector Scan''' is a gameplay mechanic introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17|Alpha 17]] of ''[[The Last Starship]]''. It allows the player to survey unexplored areas of a [[Sector]], revealing nearby [[Star System]]s and points of interest (POIs).

== Overview ==
Sector Scans are the first step in discovering new locations. The process requires dedicated hyperspace sensor equipment and some time to complete. Once the scan finishes, additional star systems or POIs become visible around the player's current location on the [[Sector Map]].

Detailed information about the discovered systems is obtained through a '''Local Survey'''. This process can be triggered on the sector map by clicking the POI and is subsequently performed automatically as long as the player has a powered [[Supercomputer]] onboard and remains in the same sector where the system was discovered. No scientists or crew assignments are required. After the local survey, the POI can be jumped to via FTL just like any other star system.

Some of these newly discovered systems may contain [[Derelict]] ships. These often include unique loot items that can be recovered and analyzed at a [[Science Station]] for research purposes.

== Required Equipment ==
To perform a Sector Scan, the ship must be equipped with one of the following:
* [[Hyperspace Sensors]]
* [[Hyperspace Sensors LR]]

The standard sensors cover a smaller radius, while the long-range variant provides a much larger survey area. Both must be powered to function.

== How to Perform a Scan ==
# Ensure the ship has either Hyperspace Sensors or Hyperspace Sensors LR installed and powered.
# While located in a star system, click the '''Sector Scan''' button.
# The scan will take some time to complete. Multiple sensors likely accelerate the process. The progress can be viewed on the sector map.
# When the scan is finished, new systems or POIs will be revealed on the sector map.
# To analyze these newly discovered systems, remain within the sector with a powered Supercomputer and click the POI on the sector map. A '''Local Survey''' will then be completed automatically.

== Tutorial ==
The first introduction to Sector Scanning occurs at the beginning of [[Stargate Project, Phase 7]], when [[Commander Harken]] hails the player. A short tutorial explains how to operate hyperspace sensors to unlock nearby systems.

== Notes ==
* Scans require time to complete and consume ship power while active.
* Multiple sensors likely reduce the time required for scanning.
* Introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17|Alpha 17]].

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

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	== Required Equipment ==		== Required Equipment ==
	* [[Hyperspace Sensor]] or [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]] (must be powered)		* [[Hyperspace Sensor]] or [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]] (must be powered)
	* At least one powered [[Super Computer]] for performing a Local Survey		* At least one powered [[Super Computer]] for performing a Local Survey

	== Performing a Sector Scan ==		== Performing a Sector Scan ==
	# Install and power the required hyperspace sensors.		# Install and power the required hyperspace sensors.
	# While in a star system, click the '''Sector Scan''' button.		# While in a star system, click the '''Sector Scan''' button.
	# Wait for the scan to complete; multiple sensors likely accelerate the process. Scan progress is displayed on the sector map.		# Wait for the scan to complete; multiple sensors likely accelerate the process. Scan progress is displayed on the sector map.
	# New systems or POIs appear on the sector map when the scan finishes.		# New systems or POIs appear on the sector map when the scan finishes.
	# To perform a local survey, remain in the sector with a powered Super Computer and click the POI. The survey completes automatically.		# To perform a local survey, remain in the sector with a powered Super Computer and click the POI. The survey completes automatically.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* Scans consume ship power and require time to complete.		* Scans consume ship power and require time to complete.
	* Multiple sensors likely reduce scanning time.		* Multiple sensors likely reduce scanning time.
			* Only one POI can be analyzed via Local Survey at a time.
	* Introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]].		* Introduced in [[Version History#Alpha 17\|Alpha 17]].

	[[Category:Game mechanics]]		[[Category:Game mechanics]]