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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]]
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