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Whisper: /* Ship equipment */

2025-12-24T18:32:15Z

Ship equipment

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	[[File:Weapons Console.jpg\|thumb\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]		[[File:Weapons Console.jpg\|thumb\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]
	The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.		The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.

	~~== Ship equipment ==~~
	<!-- When new stuff is added this table can be easily expanded to contain those. At the time of writing this there's already a PR for the medevac system, I would recommend adding a separate 'Support equipment' table to contain that, and other similar things -->
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	~~!colspan="4"\|Weaponry~~
	\|-
	~~\|rowspan="3"\|GAU-21 30mm cannon~~
	~~[[File:30mm cannon.png\|frameless]]~~
	~~\|Ammunition~~
	~~\|Stats~~
	~~\|Notes~~
	\|-
	~~\|PGU-100 30mm Multi Puropse Ammo~~
	~~[[File:30mm crate.png\|frameless]]~~
	~~\|Travel time: 10 seconds~~

	~~Damage: 150~~

	~~Armor penetration: 10~~

	~~\|One box contains 400 rounds, with each burst firing 40. The low armor penetration but higher damage makes it ideal for clearing resin structures~~
	\|-
	~~\|PGU-105 30mm Anti Tank Ammo~~
	~~[[File:30mm crate hv.png\|frameless]]~~
	~~\|Travel time: 6 seconds~~

	~~Damage: 90~~

	~~Armor penetration: 40~~
	~~\|One box contains 400 rounds with each burst firing 40. The higher armor penetration and lower travel time makes it ideal for dealing damage to large groups of xenoids~~
	\|}

	~~<!-- The numbers here are taken from the CM-13 wiki, as I'd guessed RMC14 used the same stats, if this is not the case feel free to correct the table -->~~

Torma: /* Ship equipment */

2024-10-29T08:50:38Z

Ship equipment

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	Armor penetration: 40		Armor penetration: 40
	\|One box contains 400 rounds with each burst firing 40. The higher ~~amror~~ penetration and lower travel time makes it ideal for dealing damage to large groups of xenoids		\|One box contains 400 rounds with each burst firing 40. The higher armor penetration and lower travel time makes it ideal for dealing damage to large groups of xenoids
	\|}		\|}

	<!-- The numbers here are taken from the CM-13 wiki, as I'd guessed RMC14 used the same stats, if this is not the case feel free to correct the table -->		<!-- The numbers here are taken from the CM-13 wiki, as I'd guessed RMC14 used the same stats, if this is not the case feel free to correct the table -->

Torma: /* Ship equipment */ gave the ammo boxes their actual in-game name

2024-09-12T14:20:21Z

Ship equipment: gave the ammo boxes their actual in-game name

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	\|Notes		\|Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\|30mm Multi Puropse Ammo		\|PGU-100 30mm Multi Puropse Ammo
	[[File:30mm crate.png\|frameless]]		[[File:30mm crate.png\|frameless]]
	\|Travel time: 10 seconds		\|Travel time: 10 seconds
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	\|One box contains 400 rounds, with each burst firing 40. The low armor penetration but higher damage makes it ideal for clearing resin structures		\|One box contains 400 rounds, with each burst firing 40. The low armor penetration but higher damage makes it ideal for clearing resin structures
	\|-		\|-
	\|30mm Anti Tank Ammo		\|PGU-105 30mm Anti Tank Ammo
	[[File:30mm crate hv.png\|frameless]]		[[File:30mm crate hv.png\|frameless]]
	\|Travel time: 6 seconds		\|Travel time: 6 seconds

Torma: /* Ship equipment */ accidentaly typed GAU 22 instead of 21

2024-09-12T14:05:18Z

Ship equipment: accidentaly typed GAU 22 instead of 21

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	!colspan="4"\|Weaponry		!colspan="4"\|Weaponry
	\|-		\|-
	\|rowspan="3"\|GAU-22 30mm cannon		\|rowspan="3"\|GAU-21 30mm cannon
	[[File:30mm cannon.png\|frameless]]		[[File:30mm cannon.png\|frameless]]
	\|Ammunition		\|Ammunition

Torma: Uploaded a table for the ship's avaiable equipment, that can be expanded later when other feutrues from CM13 are added

2024-09-12T13:57:36Z

Uploaded a table for the ship's avaiable equipment, that can be expanded later when other feutrues from CM13 are added

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	[[File:Weapons Console.jpg\|thumb\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]		[[File:Weapons Console.jpg\|thumb\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]
	The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.		The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.

			== Ship equipment ==
			<!-- When new stuff is added this table can be easily expanded to contain those. At the time of writing this there's already a PR for the medevac system, I would recommend adding a separate 'Support equipment' table to contain that, and other similar things -->
			{\| class="wikitable"
			!colspan="4"\|Weaponry
			\|-
			\|rowspan="3"\|GAU-22 30mm cannon
			[[File:30mm cannon.png\|frameless]]
			\|Ammunition
			\|Stats
			\|Notes
			\|-
			\|30mm Multi Puropse Ammo
			[[File:30mm crate.png\|frameless]]
			\|Travel time: 10 seconds

			Damage: 150

			Armor penetration: 10

			\|One box contains 400 rounds, with each burst firing 40. The low armor penetration but higher damage makes it ideal for clearing resin structures
			\|-
			\|30mm Anti Tank Ammo
			[[File:30mm crate hv.png\|frameless]]
			\|Travel time: 6 seconds

			Damage: 90

			Armor penetration: 40
			\|One box contains 400 rounds with each burst firing 40. The higher amror penetration and lower travel time makes it ideal for dealing damage to large groups of xenoids
			\|}

			<!-- The numbers here are taken from the CM-13 wiki, as I'd guessed RMC14 used the same stats, if this is not the case feel free to correct the table -->

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2024-09-11T08:03:41Z

literally unreadable

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	== Death from Above ==		== Death from Above ==
	As a [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Pilot]] your Job isn't to just move People and Equipment from one place to another. You are also responsible for CAS (Close Air Support). By loading a gun into one of the slots of your ship you can rain bullets (or whatever you loaded) <s> onto your fellow marines </s> the [[Xenonids\|xenonid]] hordes.		As a [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Pilot]] your Job isn't to just move People and Equipment from one place to another. You are also responsible for CAS (Close Air Support). By loading a gun into one of the slots of your ship you can rain bullets (or whatever you loaded) <s> onto your fellow marines</s> the [[Xenonids\|xenonid]] hordes.

	== Pre-OP Preparations ==		== Pre-OP Preparations ==

Whisper: fix images

2024-09-10T22:09:03Z

fix images

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	== Pre-OP Preparations ==		== Pre-OP Preparations ==
	After waking from cryosleep, [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Pilots]] and [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Dropship Crew Chiefs]] should make their way to the hangar bay and arm the ships with guns and ammunition. The source of these items is the dropship part fabricator found in the hangar's loading bay (currently only 30 mm cannons and its respective ammo types can be printed). Both the Alamo and the Normandy have four weapon attach slots, two on the fore (front of the ship) and two on the wings. To equip weapons and ammo you'll need a power loader (the savannah has one in the loading bay and one close by in requisitions, two can be found in the Almayer loading bay, with an additional one in the vehicle bay south east of the hangar). While inside the power loader simply left click on the printed item, walk over to the ship and left click on the empty slot. If you wish to drop the held item left click on the ground while it's in your hand. Loading ammo works the same way, once a weapon attach slot has a weapon in it, you may simply left click on it while holding a box of ammunition to load it up.		After waking from cryosleep, [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Pilots]] and [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Dropship Crew Chiefs]] should make their way to the hangar bay and arm the ships with guns and ammunition. The source of these items is the dropship part fabricator found in the hangar's loading bay (currently only 30 mm cannons and its respective ammo types can be printed). Both the Alamo and the Normandy have four weapon attach slots, two on the fore (front of the ship) and two on the wings. To equip weapons and ammo you'll need a power loader (the savannah has one in the loading bay and one close by in requisitions, two can be found in the Almayer loading bay, with an additional one in the vehicle bay south east of the hangar). While inside the power loader simply left click on the printed item, walk over to the ship and left click on the empty slot. If you wish to drop the held item left click on the ground while it's in your hand. Loading ammo works the same way, once a weapon attach slot has a weapon in it, you may simply left click on it while holding a box of ammunition to load it up.
			[[File:Savannah Loading Bay.jpg\|thumb\|The dropship part fabricator in the Savannah's loading bay]]
	[[File:Savannah ~~loading bay cropped~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|right~~\|The dropship part fabricator in the Savannah's loading bay]]

	The dropship's crew are expected to assist in loading supplies on and off the ship, and assist in evacuating wounded or incapacitated marines, to make this easier it is advisable to ask for requisitions comms key and additional medical supplies at the start of the operation.		The dropship's crew are expected to assist in loading supplies on and off the ship, and assist in evacuating wounded or incapacitated marines, to make this easier it is advisable to ask for requisitions comms key and additional medical supplies at the start of the operation.

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	*'''Target''': the Target window lets you fire the ships guns. The required sequence to fire is the following: First you must select a target, on the right side of the window. The available targets are the ones deisgnated by targeting lasers or marking flares, specified in the ''How to call in a CAS strike'' section above. Once you have a target you may select '''Strike''', then '''Weapon'''. This brings up the equipped weapons. Select the weapon you want to fire then select '''Fire'''. If you did this correctly you should hear the appropriate gun firing. Weapons have a short cooldown time before being able to fire again, but there is no hard delay between firing each gun, so once a gun is fired you can simply go strike-weapon-fire with a different gun to fire another salvo.		*'''Target''': the Target window lets you fire the ships guns. The required sequence to fire is the following: First you must select a target, on the right side of the window. The available targets are the ones deisgnated by targeting lasers or marking flares, specified in the ''How to call in a CAS strike'' section above. Once you have a target you may select '''Strike''', then '''Weapon'''. This brings up the equipped weapons. Select the weapon you want to fire then select '''Fire'''. If you did this correctly you should hear the appropriate gun firing. Weapons have a short cooldown time before being able to fire again, but there is no hard delay between firing each gun, so once a gun is fired you can simply go strike-weapon-fire with a different gun to fire another salvo.
	*'''Cams''': this is the camera window, when active the targets selected in the '''Target''' menu and its surroundings will be displayed. By using the four directional arrows in between the two windows you can slightly move the camera around. Note that this '''''does not''''' change where the CAS strike will land. You can however, use this option to scout the area and provide intel on the location or movements of any Xenoid present.		*'''Cams''': this is the camera window, when active the targets selected in the '''Target''' menu and its surroundings will be displayed. By using the four directional arrows in between the two windows you can slightly move the camera around. Note that this '''''does not''''' change where the CAS strike will land. You can however, use this option to scout the area and provide intel on the location or movements of any Xenoid present.
			[[File:Weapons Console.jpg\|thumb\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]
	[[File:Weapons ~~console boiler cropped~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|right~~\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]

	The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.		The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.

Minigold07: /* How to call in a CAS strike */ forgor a word

2024-09-10T21:11:16Z

How to call in a CAS strike: forgor a word

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	== How to call in a CAS strike ==		== How to call in a CAS strike ==
	To make a CAS attack possible, a mark is required. This can be either done by throwing a marking flare which you can get from equipment vendors in the armory or by using a laser designator, available to most combat roles. A [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|pilot]] can then select the mark and open fire on it. You will also need a JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) key which can buy for points to give the clear for the attack and to receive intel on the status of the Air support teams.		To make a CAS attack possible, a mark is required. This can be either done by throwing a marking flare which you can get from equipment vendors in the armory or by using a laser designator, available to most combat roles. A [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|pilot]] can then select the mark and open fire on it. You will also need a JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) key which you can buy for points to give the clear for the attack and to receive intel on the status of the Air support teams.

	== Executing Close Air Support Missions ==		== Executing Close Air Support Missions ==

Torma: Replaced the images with cropped version for better visual clarity

2024-09-10T08:55:34Z

Replaced the images with cropped version for better visual clarity

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	After waking from cryosleep, [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Pilots]] and [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Dropship Crew Chiefs]] should make their way to the hangar bay and arm the ships with guns and ammunition. The source of these items is the dropship part fabricator found in the hangar's loading bay (currently only 30 mm cannons and its respective ammo types can be printed). Both the Alamo and the Normandy have four weapon attach slots, two on the fore (front of the ship) and two on the wings. To equip weapons and ammo you'll need a power loader (the savannah has one in the loading bay and one close by in requisitions, two can be found in the Almayer loading bay, with an additional one in the vehicle bay south east of the hangar). While inside the power loader simply left click on the printed item, walk over to the ship and left click on the empty slot. If you wish to drop the held item left click on the ground while it's in your hand. Loading ammo works the same way, once a weapon attach slot has a weapon in it, you may simply left click on it while holding a box of ammunition to load it up.		After waking from cryosleep, [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Pilots]] and [[Marines#Auxiliary Support\|Dropship Crew Chiefs]] should make their way to the hangar bay and arm the ships with guns and ammunition. The source of these items is the dropship part fabricator found in the hangar's loading bay (currently only 30 mm cannons and its respective ammo types can be printed). Both the Alamo and the Normandy have four weapon attach slots, two on the fore (front of the ship) and two on the wings. To equip weapons and ammo you'll need a power loader (the savannah has one in the loading bay and one close by in requisitions, two can be found in the Almayer loading bay, with an additional one in the vehicle bay south east of the hangar). While inside the power loader simply left click on the printed item, walk over to the ship and left click on the empty slot. If you wish to drop the held item left click on the ground while it's in your hand. Loading ammo works the same way, once a weapon attach slot has a weapon in it, you may simply left click on it while holding a box of ammunition to load it up.

	[[File:Savannah loading bay ~~fab~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The dropship part fabricator in the Savannah's loading bay]]		[[File:Savannah loading bay cropped.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The dropship part fabricator in the Savannah's loading bay]]

	The dropship's crew are expected to assist in loading supplies on and off the ship, and assist in evacuating wounded or incapacitated marines, to make this easier it is advisable to ask for requisitions comms key and additional medical supplies at the start of the operation.		The dropship's crew are expected to assist in loading supplies on and off the ship, and assist in evacuating wounded or incapacitated marines, to make this easier it is advisable to ask for requisitions comms key and additional medical supplies at the start of the operation.
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	*'''Cams''': this is the camera window, when active the targets selected in the '''Target''' menu and its surroundings will be displayed. By using the four directional arrows in between the two windows you can slightly move the camera around. Note that this '''''does not''''' change where the CAS strike will land. You can however, use this option to scout the area and provide intel on the location or movements of any Xenoid present.		*'''Cams''': this is the camera window, when active the targets selected in the '''Target''' menu and its surroundings will be displayed. By using the four directional arrows in between the two windows you can slightly move the camera around. Note that this '''''does not''''' change where the CAS strike will land. You can however, use this option to scout the area and provide intel on the location or movements of any Xenoid present.

	[[File:~~20240909193904 1~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]		[[File:Weapons console boiler cropped.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Weapon Console showing an active target with a Boiler xenoid visible on the cam feed]]

	The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.		The current most optimal Weapons Console setup is to have the '''Target''' and '''Cams''' windows open at the same time so you always see what you're going to be shooting. The '''Equip''' window can be opened and closed quickly if you want to check on ammo in flight, but when you're on the ground the same information can be gathered by simply inspecting the guns.

Torma: /* Executing Close Air Support Missions */ changed "landing at the lz..." to "flying to the lz..." becuase it's less confusing that way

2024-09-10T08:30:14Z

Executing Close Air Support Missions: changed "landing at the lz..." to "flying to the lz..." becuase it's less confusing that way

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	== Executing Close Air Support Missions ==		== Executing Close Air Support Missions ==
	Once the ships are loaded with guns and ammo and they're in in the air (either via a flyby or while ~~landing at~~ the LZ or the Warship) you may engage in Close Air Support. Every aspect of a CAS run is controlled by the weapons controls systems, found on the right side (starboard) of the cockpit. Once the console is open you'll see two monitors. Both have the same available windows: '''Equip''', '''Target''' and '''Cams'''. The monitors work independently of each other so you can have two different windows open at the same time.		Once the ships are loaded with guns and ammo and they're in in the air (either via a flyby or while flying to the LZ or the Warship) you may engage in Close Air Support. Every aspect of a CAS run is controlled by the weapons controls systems, found on the right side (starboard) of the cockpit. Once the console is open you'll see two monitors. Both have the same available windows: '''Equip''', '''Target''' and '''Cams'''. The monitors work independently of each other so you can have two different windows open at the same time.
	*'''Equip''': the Equip window provides information on the dropships equipment, it displays what kind of guns are attached to the weapon attach slots, and displays the type and amount of ammo.		*'''Equip''': the Equip window provides information on the dropships equipment, it displays what kind of guns are attached to the weapon attach slots, and displays the type and amount of ammo.
	*'''Target''': the Target window lets you fire the ships guns. The required sequence to fire is the following: First you must select a target, on the right side of the window. The available targets are the ones deisgnated by targeting lasers or marking flares, specified in the ''How to call in a CAS strike'' section above. Once you have a target you may select '''Strike''', then '''Weapon'''. This brings up the equipped weapons. Select the weapon you want to fire then select '''Fire'''. If you did this correctly you should hear the appropriate gun firing. Weapons have a short cooldown time before being able to fire again, but there is no hard delay between firing each gun, so once a gun is fired you can simply go strike-weapon-fire with a different gun to fire another salvo.		*'''Target''': the Target window lets you fire the ships guns. The required sequence to fire is the following: First you must select a target, on the right side of the window. The available targets are the ones deisgnated by targeting lasers or marking flares, specified in the ''How to call in a CAS strike'' section above. Once you have a target you may select '''Strike''', then '''Weapon'''. This brings up the equipped weapons. Select the weapon you want to fire then select '''Fire'''. If you did this correctly you should hear the appropriate gun firing. Weapons have a short cooldown time before being able to fire again, but there is no hard delay between firing each gun, so once a gun is fired you can simply go strike-weapon-fire with a different gun to fire another salvo.