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Graded: Updated information about evac

2025-07-27T04:04:35Z

Updated information about evac

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	= Warship Control Console =		= Warship Control Console =
	The Warship Control Console, located just below the Groundside Operations Console has the function of authorizing evacuation, and awarding medals. '''''Evacuation can only be authorized after ~~a hijacked dropship crashes into the Almayer - not beforehand~~.''''' Once evacuation is authorized, evacuation pods and the lifeboats may be launched at any time. ''Only whitelisted Commanding Officers are able to award medals.''		The Warship Control Console, located just below the Groundside Operations Console has the function of authorizing evacuation, and awarding medals. '''''Evacuation can only be authorized after general quarters is called.''''' Once evacuation is authorized, evacuation pods and the lifeboats may be launched at any time. ''Only whitelisted Commanding Officers are able to award medals.''

Vorkath: Updated at last. More things about tacmap, updated tablet and warship control console, updated telephones with a footnote

2025-01-19T10:13:19Z

Updated at last. More things about tacmap, updated tablet and warship control console, updated telephones with a footnote

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	As a staff, executive, or even commanding officer, it is one of your highest priorities to answer the phones as it means '''someone on the other side is trying to tell you something''' that they think you need to know.		As a staff, executive, or even commanding officer, it is one of your highest priorities to answer the phones as it means '''someone on the other side is trying to tell you something''' that they think you need to know.

			'''''Do note that you can not hear when a telephone is ringing while you are in Overwatch. Make sure to check every couple seconds or so, or pay attention to your chat - as often someone else will notify you of a phone ringing so you do not miss calls.'''''

	= The Overwatch Console =		= The Overwatch Console =
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	This tab allows you to fire the UNS Almayer's Orbital Cannon on the desired set of coordinates. Once fired, there is a 20 second delay before the orbital warhead lands - upon which anything within a 15 tile radius will be caught in the blast.		This tab allows you to fire the UNS Almayer's Orbital Cannon on the desired set of coordinates. Once fired, there is a 20 second delay before the orbital warhead lands - upon which anything within a 15 tile radius will be caught in the blast.
			[[File:Incendiary ob devious.png\|left\|frameless\|Blast radius of the Incendiary orbital warhead.]]
	Upon receiving coordinates and a request for an Orbital Bombardment strike, ''it is highly recommended that you discuss with the CIC or ask the Commander for permission to fire.''		Upon receiving coordinates and a request for an Orbital Bombardment strike, ''it is highly recommended that you discuss with the CIC or ask the Commander for permission to fire.''

	'''TACTICAL MAP:'''		'''TACTICAL MAP:'''

	This button will open a live version of the tactical map. It is functionally identical to opening the physical tactical maps located on the tables west and to the east of the CIC bubble.		This button will open a live version of the tactical map. It is functionally identical to opening the physical tactical maps located on the tables west and to the east of the CIC bubble, and the 'view tactical map' button on the command tablet interface. It will display the marine's locations in real time, as well as the locations of the two communications towers, the sensor tower, and the positions of any xenonids if the sensor tower has been repaired by the marines.

	[[File:~~Blank Tactical Map (Shiva's)~~.png]]		[[File:Shivas tacmap.png]]

	Update Canvas will update the tactical map for all Marines, causing the snapshot image brought up by the View Tactical Map action to display the most recent image. This action has a 240 second cooldown, and so should be left to the Commander's discretion.		Update Canvas will update the tactical map for all Marines, causing the snapshot image brought up by the View Tactical Map action to display the most recent image. This action has a 240 second cooldown, and so should be left to the Commander's discretion.

	Clear Canvas will clear the canvas of all markings made.		Clear Canvas will clear the canvas of all markings made.
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	Making an announcement will send out the message as a Command Announcement, visible to all marines wearing a headset regardless of communications being online or location. A sound queue plays alongside the announcement once it it sent, and sending announcements has a 30 second cooldown.		Making an announcement will send out the message as a Command Announcement, visible to all marines wearing a headset regardless of communications being online or location. A sound queue plays alongside the announcement once it it sent, and sending announcements has a 30 second cooldown.

	Using Overwatch through the Groundside Operations Console brings up the Overwatch Dashboard window, ~~only containing~~ the ~~Message Squad~~, ~~Squad Roles, Squad Monitor, and Tactical Map functions~~.		Using Overwatch through the Groundside Operations Console brings up the Overwatch Dashboard window, which is functionally identical to the one on the Overwatch Consoles, minus the supply drop function.

	= Command Tablet =		= Command Tablet =
	The Command Tablet spawns just above the CIC bubble, next to the north CIC armory door. It is a unique item in the sense that only one exists in the entire round. The ~~current purpose of the~~ Command Tablet is ~~to be~~ able to send command announcements from ~~outside CIC~~. ~~The cooldown on sending command announcements is not shared between the tablet and groundside operations console - meaning you can send more than one announcement per thirty seconds if necessary~~.		The Command Tablet spawns just above the CIC bubble, next to the north CIC armory door. It is a unique item in the sense that only one exists in the entire round. The Command Tablet is able to send out command announcements, allows you to view a live tactical map from anywhere, and has the medal awarding function. ''Only whitelisted Commanding Officers are able to award medals.''

	Typically, the highest ranking officer is to be given ownership of the tablet.		Typically, the highest ranking officer is to be given ownership of the tablet.

	= Warship Control Console =		= Warship Control Console =
	The Warship Control Console, located just below the Groundside Operations Console has the function of authorizing evacuation. '''''Evacuation can only be authorized after a hijacked dropship crashes into the Almayer - not beforehand.''''' Once evacuation is authorized, evacuation pods and the lifeboats may be launched at any time.		The Warship Control Console, located just below the Groundside Operations Console has the function of authorizing evacuation, and awarding medals. '''''Evacuation can only be authorized after a hijacked dropship crashes into the Almayer - not beforehand.''''' Once evacuation is authorized, evacuation pods and the lifeboats may be launched at any time. ''Only whitelisted Commanding Officers are able to award medals.''

Vorkath: Changed CIC preview image

2024-11-24T23:55:38Z

Changed CIC preview image

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	The CIC is located on the second floor of the Almayer, on the west side locked behind blue command doors. Inside, there exists the four Overwatch Consoles, the live Tactical Map(s), Groundside Operations Console, command tablet, and Warship Control Console. There are also multiple ship security camera consoles, which will be covered but are not mutually exclusive to being in the CIC.		The CIC is located on the second floor of the Almayer, on the west side locked behind blue command doors. Inside, there exists the four Overwatch Consoles, the live Tactical Map(s), Groundside Operations Console, command tablet, and Warship Control Console. There are also multiple ship security camera consoles, which will be covered but are not mutually exclusive to being in the CIC.

	[[File:~~CombatInformationCenter Template Image~~.png\|548x548px]]		[[File:Full Staffed CIC + Telephones.png\|548x548px]]

	= Set up your HUD =		= Set up your HUD =

Vorkath: Added OB panel, added tactical map image + edits

2024-11-24T11:40:46Z

Added OB panel, added tactical map image + edits

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	'''DASHBOARD:'''		'''DASHBOARD:'''

	[[File:Overwatch Dashboard.png]]		[[File:Overwatch Dashboard 11-22-24.png]]

	The Overwatch Console must first be logged into in order to use. Deliberate amongst the other staff officers about who will be overwatching for which squad, or be assigned to one by the executive or commanding officer.		The Overwatch Console must first be logged into in order to use. Deliberate amongst the other staff officers about who will be overwatching for which squad, or be assigned to one by the executive or commanding officer.
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	Green Arrow - Will promote a squad marine to Acting Squad Leader. This will give them the squad leader icon, make marine's SL trackers point to this marine, and give the marine the Command and JTAC frequencies in their radio. You can not promote dead marines to Acting Squad Leader.		Green Arrow - Will promote a squad marine to Acting Squad Leader. This will give them the squad leader icon, make marine's SL trackers point to this marine, and give the marine the Command and JTAC frequencies in their radio. You can not promote dead marines to Acting Squad Leader.

			Transfer Marine - Opens a list containing the name of every marine in the corresponding squad. Upon selecting a marine, will bring up another list of every active squad. Selecting a squad will transfer the selected marine to the selected squad.

	'''SUPPLY DROP:'''		'''SUPPLY DROP:'''
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	[[File:Supply Drop Updated.png]]		[[File:Supply Drop Updated.png]]

	This tab allows you to input coordinates supplied to you by the marines groundside, and launch a crate on those coordinates that has been loaded by requisitions.		This tab allows you to input coordinates supplied to you by the marines groundside, and launch a crate on those coordinates that has been loaded on to the corresponding by requisitions.

			'''ORBITAL BOMBARDMENT:'''

			[[File:Orbital Bombardment.png]]

			This tab allows you to fire the UNS Almayer's Orbital Cannon on the desired set of coordinates. Once fired, there is a 20 second delay before the orbital warhead lands - upon which anything within a 15 tile radius will be caught in the blast.

			Upon receiving coordinates and a request for an Orbital Bombardment strike, ''it is highly recommended that you discuss with the CIC or ask the Commander for permission to fire.''

	'''TACTICAL MAP:'''		'''TACTICAL MAP:'''

	This button will open a live version of the tactical map. It is functionally identical to opening the physical tactical maps located on the tables west and to the east of the CIC bubble.		This button will open a live version of the tactical map. It is functionally identical to opening the physical tactical maps located on the tables west and to the east of the CIC bubble.

			[[File:Blank Tactical Map (Shiva's).png]]

			Update Canvas will update the tactical map for all Marines, causing the snapshot image brought up by the View Tactical Map action to display the most recent image. This action has a 240 second cooldown, and so should be left to the Commander's discretion.

			Clear Canvas will clear the canvas of all markings made.

			Undo will clear the last mark made.

			Colors may be selected from the dropdown menu on the right side.

	= Groundside Operations Console =		= Groundside Operations Console =
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	Making an announcement will send out the message as a Command Announcement, visible to all marines wearing a headset regardless of communications being online or location. A sound queue plays alongside the announcement once it it sent, and sending announcements has a 30 second cooldown.		Making an announcement will send out the message as a Command Announcement, visible to all marines wearing a headset regardless of communications being online or location. A sound queue plays alongside the announcement once it it sent, and sending announcements has a 30 second cooldown.

	Using Overwatch through the Groundside Operations Console ~~is almost identical to using it on~~ the Overwatch ~~Console - save for missing~~ the ~~Supply Drop feature~~.		Using Overwatch through the Groundside Operations Console brings up the Overwatch Dashboard window, only containing the Message Squad, Squad Roles, Squad Monitor, and Tactical Map functions.

	= Command Tablet =		= Command Tablet =

Vorkath at 12:01, 17 November 2024

2024-11-17T12:01:34Z

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	[[File:CombatInformationCenter Template Image.png\|548x548px]]		[[File:CombatInformationCenter Template Image.png\|548x548px]]

			= Set up your HUD =
			As a member of CIC, communication will be your bread and butter. While not technically necessary, it is '''very strongly advised that you ensure that you are using the "Separated" HUD option.''' It will allow you to see much more of your chat history, which will be highly useful due to the large amount of communication frequencies that CIC staff have access to.

	= Telephones =		= Telephones =

Vorkath: some images

2024-11-17T11:27:25Z

some images

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	[[File:Overwatch Login.png]]		[[File:Overwatch Login.png]]

	'''DASHBOARD:'''		'''DASHBOARD:'''

			[[File:Overwatch Dashboard.png]]

	The Overwatch Console must first be logged into in order to use. Deliberate amongst the other staff officers about who will be overwatching for which squad, or be assigned to one by the executive or commanding officer.		The Overwatch Console must first be logged into in order to use. Deliberate amongst the other staff officers about who will be overwatching for which squad, or be assigned to one by the executive or commanding officer.
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	'''SUPPLY DROP:'''		'''SUPPLY DROP:'''

	[[File:Supply Drop.png]]		[[File:Supply Drop Updated.png]]

	This tab allows you to input coordinates supplied to you by the marines groundside, and launch a crate on those coordinates that has been loaded by requisitions.		This tab allows you to input coordinates supplied to you by the marines groundside, and launch a crate on those coordinates that has been loaded by requisitions.

Vorkath: page titles

2024-11-13T05:55:09Z

page titles

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	[[File:CombatInformationCenter Template Image.png\|548x548px]]		[[File:CombatInformationCenter Template Image.png\|548x548px]]

	~~'''''TELEPHONES'''''~~		= Telephones =

	Within the CIC are five telephones. They are immensely important pieces of equipment as it is one of the few ways for marines and command to communicate with eachother if a communications relay is not online. There are five of these located in the CIC - Four of them paired up with a respective Overwatch Console (i.e., the phone on the desk with purple tiles underneath it is of the address "Charlie Overwatch") and one in the CIC bubble - the glass box where the executive or commanding officer typically sits labelled "Combat Information Center."		Within the CIC are five telephones. They are immensely important pieces of equipment as it is one of the few ways for marines and command to communicate with eachother if a communications relay is not online. There are five of these located in the CIC - Four of them paired up with a respective Overwatch Console (i.e., the phone on the desk with purple tiles underneath it is of the address "Charlie Overwatch") and one in the CIC bubble - the glass box where the executive or commanding officer typically sits labelled "Combat Information Center."

	As a staff, executive, or even commanding officer, it is one of your highest priorities to answer the phones as it means someone on the other side is trying to tell you something that they think you need to know.		As a staff, executive, or even commanding officer, it is one of your highest priorities to answer the phones as it means '''someone on the other side is trying to tell you something''' that they think you need to know.

	~~'''''THE OVERWATCH CONSOLE'''''~~

			= The Overwatch Console =
	The Overwatch console(s), located on the west side of the CIC are perhaps the most important pieces of machinery in the CIC, and it is the primary responsibility of the Staff Officers to man them.		The Overwatch console(s), located on the west side of the CIC are perhaps the most important pieces of machinery in the CIC, and it is the primary responsibility of the Staff Officers to man them.

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	This button will open a live version of the tactical map. It is functionally identical to opening the physical tactical maps located on the tables west and to the east of the CIC bubble.		This button will open a live version of the tactical map. It is functionally identical to opening the physical tactical maps located on the tables west and to the east of the CIC bubble.

			= Groundside Operations Console =

	~~'''''GROUNDSIDE OPERATIONS CONSOLE'''''~~

	The Groundside Operation console is located in the CIC bubble - the glass box in the center of CIC. It has two primary functions - making an announcement and viewing Overwatch.		The Groundside Operation console is located in the CIC bubble - the glass box in the center of CIC. It has two primary functions - making an announcement and viewing Overwatch.

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	Using Overwatch through the Groundside Operations Console is almost identical to using it on the Overwatch Console - save for missing the Supply Drop feature.		Using Overwatch through the Groundside Operations Console is almost identical to using it on the Overwatch Console - save for missing the Supply Drop feature.

	~~'''''COMMAND TABLET'''''~~		= Command Tablet =

	The Command Tablet spawns just above the CIC bubble, next to the north CIC armory door. It is a unique item in the sense that only one exists in the entire round. The current purpose of the Command Tablet is to be able to send command announcements from outside CIC. The cooldown on sending command announcements is not shared between the tablet and groundside operations console - meaning you can send more than one announcement per thirty seconds if necessary.		The Command Tablet spawns just above the CIC bubble, next to the north CIC armory door. It is a unique item in the sense that only one exists in the entire round. The current purpose of the Command Tablet is to be able to send command announcements from outside CIC. The cooldown on sending command announcements is not shared between the tablet and groundside operations console - meaning you can send more than one announcement per thirty seconds if necessary.

	Typically, the highest ranking officer is to be given ownership of the tablet.		Typically, the highest ranking officer is to be given ownership of the tablet.

	~~'''''WARSHIP CONTROL CONSOLE'''''~~		= Warship Control Console =

	The Warship Control Console, located just below the Groundside Operations Console has the function of authorizing evacuation. '''''Evacuation can only be authorized after a hijacked dropship crashes into the Almayer - not beforehand.''''' Once evacuation is authorized, evacuation pods and the lifeboats may be launched at any time.		The Warship Control Console, located just below the Groundside Operations Console has the function of authorizing evacuation. '''''Evacuation can only be authorized after a hijacked dropship crashes into the Almayer - not beforehand.''''' Once evacuation is authorized, evacuation pods and the lifeboats may be launched at any time.

Vorkath: squad roles

2024-11-13T05:41:23Z

squad roles

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	The button "Message Squad" will send every squad marine a message from overwatch accompanied by an audio queue. This works even while communications are down, and is easier to notice than normal radio messages!		The button "Message Squad" will send every squad marine a message from overwatch accompanied by an audio queue. This works even while communications are down, and is easier to notice than normal radio messages!

			'''SQUAD ROLES:'''

			Displays the current Squad Leader, and amount of active Fire Team Leaders, Specialist, Smart Gun Operator, Hospital Corpsmen, Combat Technicians, and the total amount of marines in the squad.

	'''SQUAD MONITOR:'''		'''SQUAD MONITOR:'''

Vorkath: ow login screen

2024-11-13T05:39:36Z

ow login screen

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	The Overwatch console(s), located on the west side of the CIC are perhaps the most important pieces of machinery in the CIC, and it is the primary responsibility of the Staff Officers to man them.		The Overwatch console(s), located on the west side of the CIC are perhaps the most important pieces of machinery in the CIC, and it is the primary responsibility of the Staff Officers to man them.

			[[File:Overwatch Login.png]]

	'''DASHBOARD:'''		'''DASHBOARD:'''

Vorkath: Supply Drop Image

2024-11-13T05:35:38Z

Supply Drop Image

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	Green Arrow - Will promote a squad marine to Acting Squad Leader. This will give them the squad leader icon, make marine's SL trackers point to this marine, and give the marine the Command and JTAC frequencies in their radio. You can not promote dead marines to Acting Squad Leader.		Green Arrow - Will promote a squad marine to Acting Squad Leader. This will give them the squad leader icon, make marine's SL trackers point to this marine, and give the marine the Command and JTAC frequencies in their radio. You can not promote dead marines to Acting Squad Leader.

	'''SUPPLY DROP:'''		'''SUPPLY DROP:'''

			[[File:Supply Drop.png]]

	This tab allows you to input coordinates supplied to you by the marines groundside, and launch a crate on those coordinates that has been loaded by requisitions.		This tab allows you to input coordinates supplied to you by the marines groundside, and launch a crate on those coordinates that has been loaded by requisitions.