Landing without a docking computer

Manual Landing

After requesting docking permission (see below), approach the designated docking bay and use the on-screen guidance to help you land flat, in the center of the bay.

The land, the following 4 parameters must be correctmet exactly:

1. The ship nose must point in the right direction
2. The ship must be parallel to the landing pad
3. The ship must be located centrally over the landing area
4. The ship must be hovering at a certain height

Then the ship lands.

Docking computers

With the docking computer MK1 a docking alignment indicator screen is projected in the cockpit when near the landing pad if docking permission is requested showing what parameters still need adjustment.

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Docking Computer-Assisted Landing

The Docking Computer helps the player to land by taking over when the playership has almost met the above 4 parameters.

 The Mk1 version will kick into when the player has almost landed, saving the need to meet the parameters very precisely. The Mk2 version kicks in while the playership is further from the landing point, streamlining landing further.

Guide with screenshots

Request Permission to

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Dock

1. Left click on station to select it.
2. Right Click to bring up context menu and select "Request dock at"

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