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=Space Suits and Equipment=
=Space Suits and Equipment=
In order to not succumb to vacuum and have your blood boil out of your pores, you must wear protective equipment. Below are the different types of equipment available.
In order to not succumb to vacuum and turn into a popsicle, you must wear protective equipment. Below are the different types of equipment available.


==[[File:Softsuit.png|64px]]Softsuits==
==[[File:Softsuit.png|64px]]Softsuits==
Softsuits are your most basic protective equipment against vacuum and space. They are commonly found in the blue emergency oxygen closets placed around the station. The suit and helmet are separate, but also quite fragile and susceptible to puncturing and tearing, which would render the suit useless against space. They are also clunky, encumbering, and colored very brightly.
Softsuits are your most basic protective equipment against vacuum and space. They are commonly found in the blue emergency oxygen closets placed around the colony and in ruins. The suit and helmet are separate, but also quite fragile and susceptible to puncturing and tearing, which would render the suit useless against space. They are also clunky, encumbering, and colored very brightly. If this happens do not panic, for you can repair the breach with simple tools.  


==[[File:VMVoidsuit.png|64px]]Voidsuits==
==[[File:VMVoidsuit.png|64px]]Voidsuits==
<small>See also: [[Voidsuit]]s</small>
<small>See also: [[Voidsuit]]s</small>


Voidsuits are much more advanced over softsuits, and provide a slightly better range of options. The only downside is that they must be refit in a [[Guide to EVA#Suit_Cycler|suit cycler]] to fit your species/anatomy if you are not human. Voidsuits, however, contain a suit slot for oxygen tanks so that you don't have to place one on your back. On top of this, voidsuits can also be assembled and compacted down to a single item, which will be covered below. Despite what some may look like, voidsuits are ''not'' suits of armor, and can still be damaged beyond optimal operation. Punctures must be repaired with a welder, and scorches require steel sheets.
Voidsuits are much more advanced over softsuits, and provide a slightly better range of options. Well voidsuits are suits of armor they still can be damaged beyond optimal operation


===Assembly===
==Repairing Space Suits==
Assembly is done by taking a voidsuit component and clicking on the main suit with it. This will attach it to the suit, and will deploy once the main suit is equipped ''as long as nothing is in the way,'' shoes being an exception for magboots. To remove components, use a screwdriver on the suit. Assembly is optional but very much encouraged.
Any tool with sealing quality will patch up both slashes and melting, this even works well you are inside the space suit making it the easiest.
For melting damage from burns you may want to remove the suit and use plastic or steel sheets on it, this will instantly repair the breaches but you can not do this well waring the space suit.
For slashes and or punctures a welder may be used to repair, however like using sheets you are not able to do so well waring the suit.
 
==Assembly==
Assembly is done by taking a voidsuit component and clicking on the main suit with it. This will attach it to the suit, and will deploy once the main suit is equipped ''as long as nothing is in the way,'' shoes being an exception for magboots. To remove components use any wrench on the suit. Assembly is optional but very much encouraged.
* [[File:Medical_Hardsuit_Helmet.png|64px]]'''Voidsuit helmet:''' Occupies helmet slot. Removes the need for an oxygen mask as long as it's worn.
* [[File:Medical_Hardsuit_Helmet.png|64px]]'''Voidsuit helmet:''' Occupies helmet slot. Removes the need for an oxygen mask as long as it's worn.
* [[File:Medical_Hardsuit.png|64px]]'''Voidsuit:''' Occupies exo slot.
* [[File:Medical_Hardsuit.png|64px]]'''Voidsuit:''' Occupies exo slot.
* [[File:Mashoe.png|64px]]'''Magboots:''' Occupies shoe slot. Will fit over any shoes you're already wearing.
* [[File:Mashoe.png|64px]]'''Magboots:''' Occupies shoe slot. Will fit over any shoes you're already wearing.
* [[File:Oxygen_tank.png|64px]]'''Oxygen tank:''' Occupies suit storage slot. Provides breathable oxygen. Can be ejected by right clicking the suit.<br>'''OR'''<br>
* [[File:Oxygen_tank.png|64px]]'''Oxygen tank:''' Occupies suit storage slot. Provides breathable oxygen. Can be ejected by right clicking the suit.<br>'''OR'''<br>
* [[File:Suit_cooler.png|64px]]'''Suit cooler:''' Occupies suit storage slot. Cools the internal atmosphere of the suit for synthetic users. Can be ejected by right clicking the suit.
* [[File:Suit_cooler.png|64px]]'''Suit cooler:''' Occupies suit storage slot, does *not* attach into voidsuits. Cools the internal atmosphere for the user. Must be held in hand to switch on and off by clicking the unit well in-hand.


==[[File:Evasuit.png|64px]]Hardsuits==
==[[File:Evasuit.png|64px]]RIGs==
<small>See also: [[Hardsuit|Hardsuit Operation]]</small>
<small>See also: [[Hardsuit|Hardsuit Operation]]</small>


Hardsuits are perhaps the most advanced pieces of EVA equipment supplied by Nanotrasen. They resemble control modules that fit on your back to deploy and manage components and modules at the press of a button. Refitting hardsuits is unnecessary (and impossible) because the hardsuit will conform to a user's anatomy as soon as it deploys. They also contain a detachable oxygen tank, power cell, jetpack, heatsink, and bone support. They are much sturdier than voidsuits and may even work as armor, depending on the control module you're wearing. Hardsuits have more utility over voidsuits in that they contain modules that can perform a variety of tasks, depending on the control module you're wearing. The downsides of hardsuits, however, are that they inflict a speed penalty (some of which can be negated by keeping the chestpiece undeployed, or picking the Hardy trait) and they are uncommon, only eight in total belonging to the station.
RIG or also called "Hardsuits" are the most advanced pieces of EVA equipment. They resemble control modules that fit on your back to deploy and manage components and modules at the press of a button. RIGs also contain a detachable oxygen tank, power cell, and bone support. RIGs are much sturdier than voidsuits and even work as armor, depending on the control module you're wearing. Hardsuits have more utility over voidsuits in that they contain modules that can perform a variety of tasks, depending on the control module you're wearing. The downsides of hardsuits, however, are that they inflict a speed penalty (some of which can be negated by keeping the chestpiece undeployed or staying powered) and take a while to activate or take off. Waring a RIG's glove will prevent you from being handcuffed, but not from cable cuffs or zipties! RIG's even when unpowered will block surgery requiring the surgent to remove it via another surgery.
 
RIGs also have ablative armor, this armor slowly degrades as the plates protect you from being harmed. To repair ablative armor simply take off your RIG and open its panel, then use any welding quality tool to slowly mend and repair the damaged plates.  


==[[File:Jetpack_black.gif|64px]]Jetpacks==
==[[File:Jetpack_black.gif|64px]]Jetpacks==
Unless you're using a hardsuit, jetpacks are necessary to navigate environments without gravity, otherwise you will drift perpetually unless another force acts on your character, such as throwing or coming into contact with an object. Activating a jetpack will allow you to move around quickly, and activating stabilization (at the cost of more propellant) will allow for more precise movement. Jetpacks must be placed on your back to work, and '''should not be used as internals''' if the paint on the jetpack is black. If you are not granted the luxury of using a jetpack, a fire extinguisher will work as well.
Unless you're using a RIG with installed jets, jetpacks are necessary to navigate environments without gravity, otherwise you will drift perpetually unless another force acts on your character, such as throwing or coming into contact with an object. Activating a jetpack will allow you to move around quickly, and activating stabilization (at the cost of more propellant) will allow for more precise movement. Jetpacks must be placed on your back to work, and '''should not be used as internals''' if the paint on the jetpack is black. If you are not granted the luxury of using a jetpack, a fire extinguisher will work as well.


=[[File:Suit_cycler.png|64px]]Suit Cycler=
=[[File:Suit_cycler.png|64px]]Suit Cycler=
This large stationary machine refits voidsuits to a race's anatomy, particularly ones that are not human. There are different cyclers for different department voidsuits, all locked to prevent other departments from obtaining or impersonating another department's color. As long as you have access, you are able to lock and unlock a suit cycler.
Suit Cyclers are dense structures that could be climbed in if needed but otherwise hold just a suit, a helmet and an air tank. The main use of these suit storage units is to disinfect plasma off the suit and gear as well as clean any blood off.


==Operation==
=Finding space on a planet=
A small window of options should appear once the cycler is unlocked. Options range from recoloring and refitting suits to sterilizing the voidsuit in UV light. To refit a suit, place the voidsuit and helmet inside the cycler, select the type of suit (which will just change the sprite, the suit will still have the same stats as before), and select your race. Click '''Begin Customization Routine''' and wait for around ten seconds until the cycler pings. Remove the voidsuit and helmet and ensure that they fit on your character.
[[File:Airlock prompt.png|frame|Airlock panel. Controls airlock doors and atmosphere control.]]
Once your have the gear you need, you're ready to take on the elements... or lack thereof. Most of the time, exiting the any shuttle is done by cycling through an airlock, which will depressurize the room you're in momentarily and open to the outside. If the airlock has not been operated before or it is not cycled to your side of it, you must press the button on your side of the door to open it. From there, click the control panel and select '''Cycle to Exterior.''' ''DO NOT'' click any buttons that will force the doors, otherwise the whole room will depressurize and you'll probably fly out of the airlock. It is highly recommended that your activate your internals and magboots before operating the airlock in case an accident occurs during the cycling procedure. Once the vents shut off and the opposite door opens, you are free to walk through.


=Exiting the Station=
Outside of shuttle operations the only other way to get to space is through the Church's space teleporter. This teleporter will send you to a junk field of destroyed ships, infested with carp, pirates and drones. Despite the teleporter  being the fastest and easiest way to explore space, it is not stable and using it well waring bluespace gear can lead to you being teleported into a random area or section of space.  
[[File:Airlock prompt.png|frame|Airlock panel. Controls airlock doors and atmosphere control.]]
Once your have the gear you need, you're ready to take on the elements... or lack thereof. Most of the time, exiting the station is done by cycling through an airlock, which will depressurize the room you're in momentarily and open to the outside. If the airlock has not been operated before or it is not cycled to your side of it, you must press the button on your side of the door to open it. From there, click the control panel and select '''Cycle to Exterior.''' ''DO NOT'' click any buttons that will force the doors, otherwise the whole room will depressurize and you'll probably fly out of the airlock. It is highly recommended that your activate your internals and magboots before operating the airlock in case an accident occurs during the cycling procedure. Once the vents shut off and the opposite door opens, you are free to walk through.


==Exploring Space==
==Exploring Space==
Space is... well, space. Aesthetically and mechanically. There's no air, no floor, and no gravity. Without a jetpack, you will be forced to use magboots and cling to the exterior of the station to navigate. If you fall out of range of the station wall, you will have to throw something in the direction you are traveling in order to send yourself back. If someone is unconscious in space, they will have to be pulled towards the station, though your pull will let go automatically. If they are fully conscious but unable to maneuver in space, switching to an intent other than help and bumping into them will move them
Space is... well, space. Aesthetically and mechanically. There's no air, no floor, and no gravity. Without a jetpack, you will be forced to use magboots and cling to the exterior of the anything solid to navigate.


===Returning===
===Returning===
To cycle back into the station, simply click '''Cycle to Interior''' and wait for the room to pressurize. The door will open shortly after, and you may turn off your internals and other equipment once you are out of the airlock.
To cycle back into the shuttle or station, simply click '''Cycle to Interior''' and wait for the room to pressurize. The door will open shortly after, and you may turn off your internals and other equipment once you are out of the airlock. For the churches teleporter simply return through the same portal that popped you into space.


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Revision as of 22:38, 3 October 2024

EVA is an often used phrase that means Extravehicular Activity, which more often than not refers to going out into space, or spacewalking.

Space Suits and Equipment

In order to not succumb to vacuum and turn into a popsicle, you must wear protective equipment. Below are the different types of equipment available.

Softsuits

Softsuits are your most basic protective equipment against vacuum and space. They are commonly found in the blue emergency oxygen closets placed around the colony and in ruins. The suit and helmet are separate, but also quite fragile and susceptible to puncturing and tearing, which would render the suit useless against space. They are also clunky, encumbering, and colored very brightly. If this happens do not panic, for you can repair the breach with simple tools.

Voidsuits

See also: Voidsuits

Voidsuits are much more advanced over softsuits, and provide a slightly better range of options. Well voidsuits are suits of armor they still can be damaged beyond optimal operation

Repairing Space Suits

Any tool with sealing quality will patch up both slashes and melting, this even works well you are inside the space suit making it the easiest. For melting damage from burns you may want to remove the suit and use plastic or steel sheets on it, this will instantly repair the breaches but you can not do this well waring the space suit. For slashes and or punctures a welder may be used to repair, however like using sheets you are not able to do so well waring the suit.

Assembly

Assembly is done by taking a voidsuit component and clicking on the main suit with it. This will attach it to the suit, and will deploy once the main suit is equipped as long as nothing is in the way, shoes being an exception for magboots. To remove components use any wrench on the suit. Assembly is optional but very much encouraged.

  • Voidsuit helmet: Occupies helmet slot. Removes the need for an oxygen mask as long as it's worn.
  • Voidsuit: Occupies exo slot.
  • Magboots: Occupies shoe slot. Will fit over any shoes you're already wearing.
  • Oxygen tank: Occupies suit storage slot. Provides breathable oxygen. Can be ejected by right clicking the suit.
    OR
  • Suit cooler: Occupies suit storage slot, does *not* attach into voidsuits. Cools the internal atmosphere for the user. Must be held in hand to switch on and off by clicking the unit well in-hand.

RIGs

See also: Hardsuit Operation

RIG or also called "Hardsuits" are the most advanced pieces of EVA equipment. They resemble control modules that fit on your back to deploy and manage components and modules at the press of a button. RIGs also contain a detachable oxygen tank, power cell, and bone support. RIGs are much sturdier than voidsuits and even work as armor, depending on the control module you're wearing. Hardsuits have more utility over voidsuits in that they contain modules that can perform a variety of tasks, depending on the control module you're wearing. The downsides of hardsuits, however, are that they inflict a speed penalty (some of which can be negated by keeping the chestpiece undeployed or staying powered) and take a while to activate or take off. Waring a RIG's glove will prevent you from being handcuffed, but not from cable cuffs or zipties! RIG's even when unpowered will block surgery requiring the surgent to remove it via another surgery.

RIGs also have ablative armor, this armor slowly degrades as the plates protect you from being harmed. To repair ablative armor simply take off your RIG and open its panel, then use any welding quality tool to slowly mend and repair the damaged plates.

Jetpacks

Unless you're using a RIG with installed jets, jetpacks are necessary to navigate environments without gravity, otherwise you will drift perpetually unless another force acts on your character, such as throwing or coming into contact with an object. Activating a jetpack will allow you to move around quickly, and activating stabilization (at the cost of more propellant) will allow for more precise movement. Jetpacks must be placed on your back to work, and should not be used as internals if the paint on the jetpack is black. If you are not granted the luxury of using a jetpack, a fire extinguisher will work as well.

Suit Cycler

Suit Cyclers are dense structures that could be climbed in if needed but otherwise hold just a suit, a helmet and an air tank. The main use of these suit storage units is to disinfect plasma off the suit and gear as well as clean any blood off.

Finding space on a planet

File:Airlock prompt.png
Airlock panel. Controls airlock doors and atmosphere control.

Once your have the gear you need, you're ready to take on the elements... or lack thereof. Most of the time, exiting the any shuttle is done by cycling through an airlock, which will depressurize the room you're in momentarily and open to the outside. If the airlock has not been operated before or it is not cycled to your side of it, you must press the button on your side of the door to open it. From there, click the control panel and select Cycle to Exterior. DO NOT click any buttons that will force the doors, otherwise the whole room will depressurize and you'll probably fly out of the airlock. It is highly recommended that your activate your internals and magboots before operating the airlock in case an accident occurs during the cycling procedure. Once the vents shut off and the opposite door opens, you are free to walk through.

Outside of shuttle operations the only other way to get to space is through the Church's space teleporter. This teleporter will send you to a junk field of destroyed ships, infested with carp, pirates and drones. Despite the teleporter being the fastest and easiest way to explore space, it is not stable and using it well waring bluespace gear can lead to you being teleported into a random area or section of space.

Exploring Space

Space is... well, space. Aesthetically and mechanically. There's no air, no floor, and no gravity. Without a jetpack, you will be forced to use magboots and cling to the exterior of the anything solid to navigate.

Returning

To cycle back into the shuttle or station, simply click Cycle to Interior and wait for the room to pressurize. The door will open shortly after, and you may turn off your internals and other equipment once you are out of the airlock. For the churches teleporter simply return through the same portal that popped you into space.

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