Currently there is a single docking computer module which simply provides docking assistance when close to a station. Anybody who has spent time playing with this module has to concede what a wonderful addition to any ship this is, and is priced far to cheap imho. Below are some ideas for improving this module, providing variants or even a number of discreet flight modules.
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Here are some ideas for improved docking computer functionality:-
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* Provide automatic undocking from station.
* Increased activation range from station - currently ~ 7.5km from station, could be extended considerably or even allow to be activated from anywhere in the system.
* New randomly chosen sound tracks for docking.
* Expedite feature - expedite the docking procedure by jumping the docking queue (fine imposed?).
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Here are some ideas for a Navigation computer:-
* Nav computer will automatically fly between systems.
* Single click on hud will reverse source and destination locations (without going into galaxy/system map)
* Navigation profiles - select from direct (fasttrack to destination), smuggler (avoid authorities), scenic (tour of system).
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Here are some ideas for a Flight computer:-
* Flight computer will automatically optimise you approach speed to a planet/station - this means no more overshooting your destination station.
* optimise flight trajectory/speed when fuel scooping for maximum scooping.
* Automatically enter and maintain orbit (in fsd) of a planet/station.
* Follow another ship.
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Here are some ideas for improved docking computer functionality:-
.
* Provide automatic undocking from station.
* Increased activation range from station - currently ~ 7.5km from station, could be extended considerably or even allow to be activated from anywhere in the system.
* New randomly chosen sound tracks for docking.
* Expedite feature - expedite the docking procedure by jumping the docking queue (fine imposed?).
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Here are some ideas for a Navigation computer:-
* Nav computer will automatically fly between systems.
* Single click on hud will reverse source and destination locations (without going into galaxy/system map)
* Navigation profiles - select from direct (fasttrack to destination), smuggler (avoid authorities), scenic (tour of system).
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Here are some ideas for a Flight computer:-
* Flight computer will automatically optimise you approach speed to a planet/station - this means no more overshooting your destination station.
* optimise flight trajectory/speed when fuel scooping for maximum scooping.
* Automatically enter and maintain orbit (in fsd) of a planet/station.
* Follow another ship.