Stormworks: Build and Rescue

Stormworks: Build and Rescue

Orion Class Mk VI (0.4.5fix)
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RedParadize  [developer] Jun 19, 2018 @ 7:40am
Pilot's user manual. Post your driving related question here!
If you are a Pegasus user you should feel pretty familiar with the layout of the control and handling in general. The default setting should allow you to dash 55m/s up to 30% wind. By pushing engine limiter to its max you will reach 62m/s safely. However, Most stabilization is actively done trough its propeller pitch. That mean no engine power = less stability. Avoid cutting power when turning at 60m/s


Hydrofoil Management:

While the original foil pitch are still accessible, you no more need to adjust them as they are now automated. There is only two Throttle that you need to focus on: The engine limiter and Ship ride height. With these two settings, you can make the Orion go 50m/s even in wind above 40%, even on autopilot. This is because the Orion cut trough wave instead of jumping over them.

Here is the step by step simplified procedure to achieve and maintain best speed in all weather:
  • Wind 10% to 30%: Ship fall off its foil when turning. You may be too heavy. Just increase Max Engine Power.

  • Wind 30% to 50%: Ship may start falling off its foil. This is because its prop are getting out of water. Lower ship ride until prop remain in it, but not further. if ship do not maintain a stable speed, increase Max Engine power to better cut trough wave.

  • Wind above 40%-50%: Depending on wind direction, it may be time to change strategy. If you can't maintain a stable speed. Pull down Max Engine Power, then raise Ship ride to its max. Then increase Max Engine Power until you start feeling instability. Doing so will result in a lower speed but smoother and safer ride.


Capsized? Righting Procedure:

I will likely automate this in the future, but for now here is what you have to do:
  • Cut Autopilot if its on.
  • Engage Superstructure Water Pump if there is water in the cockpit.
  • Engage Active Stabilization System.
Didn't work and ship is now moving laterally? Do this:
  • Turn Active Stabilization System off.
  • Crank up Active Stabilization System power.
  • Engage Active Stabilization system again.
Last edited by RedParadize; Jun 19, 2018 @ 8:36am
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o0Dread0o Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:41am 
Any chance of you giving me a rundown on how you made the stabalization system? Ive tried looking at the ship ingame but its so hectic in there haha.
RedParadize  [developer] Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:49am 
There is 4 stabilization system on that ship, 3 for on the move and one when stopped. All of them would not be plug and play install. They need to be tweaked according to the ship itself. You should go on discord. Many creator on it could help you, me included.
o0Dread0o Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:53am 
Thanks for the fast reply. I'll do that
Last edited by o0Dread0o; Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:53am
Quacktical Sep 6, 2018 @ 8:04pm 
Any chance of the drone callback being more useful?
RedParadize  [developer] Sep 7, 2018 @ 6:11am 
It does exactly what it is suppose to do. What would you use it for?
Quacktical Sep 8, 2018 @ 5:03am 
Ehh you know, I was kind of expecting it as an autoland system.
RedParadize  [developer] Sep 9, 2018 @ 1:07pm 
I could actualy have done that yes. But when I decided to do it it was because I sometimes found it hard to drive it when it was very far. I would say it would have been a nice to have but ultimatly its not essencial...
mrtucker555 Sep 26, 2018 @ 9:07pm 
Somtimes my Orion does a death roll and does not stop? Anything im doing wrong?
RedParadize  [developer] Sep 27, 2018 @ 6:27am 
Did you spawn it in the smallest island? If yes I think its that. I use to be able to spawn it there. There is also the dock at the medical island that will make you flip if you toutch it somehow
mrtucker555 Sep 27, 2018 @ 6:33am 
no its usualy in open water i think it has somthing to do with the crane, even if I turn all engines off it still spins out of control and does not stop and i usualy am in creative when i spawn on the big island besides the spin out of control somtims this ship is the ship i use for almost everything now
RedParadize  [developer] Sep 27, 2018 @ 11:11am 
Hum... I do not know then... did you took the last version I posted yesterday?
mrtucker555 Sep 27, 2018 @ 3:34pm 
yes and also is it just me or after this update yesterday the drone does not work on either ship :(
RedParadize  [developer] Sep 28, 2018 @ 9:17am 
I fixed it for 4.5... I can't fix if they keep pumping out 2 update per day. Gonna have to wait until the game get more stable.
Dr. LSD May 12, 2020 @ 12:40pm 
I don't know how to use the drone
Athena May 8, 2022 @ 5:24pm 
it wont start
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