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Spacecraft & The Mothership

Understanding your spacecraft and the Mothership's role in operations.

The Mothership​

The colossal hub of Loveco Industries operations, constantly moving through the universe.

Roaming Operations​

The Mothership moves through space during each Objective Checkpoint:

  • Navigates to strategic locations
  • Positions near corrupted systems
  • Determines mission deployment zones
  • Advances as objectives are completed

Your Deployment Point​

All missions launch from the Mothership:

  • Pilots deploy from the hangar bay
  • Launch within the Mothership's operational zone
  • Return after mission completion
  • Resupply and repair between missions

Mission Beacon System​

How It Works​

During each mission, the Mothership deploys a mission beacon:

  • Keeps your spacecraft systems active
  • Creates the operational boundary
  • Maintains communication link
  • Powers critical ship functions

Beacon Radius​

Critical Rule: Your spacecraft cannot leave the beacon radius.

If you exit the beacon zone:

  • Spacecraft is marked as lost
  • Mission fails
  • Hull damage may occur
  • Must return to Mothership

Why This Matters:

  • Maintains tactical coordination
  • Prevents spacecraft from drifting into deeper corruption
  • Ensures pilot safety
  • Focuses mission objectives

Range Awareness​

  • Stay within visual beacon indicators
  • Monitor your distance readout
  • Beacon radius varies by mission type
  • Edge warnings alert you before boundary

Your Spacecraft​

Basic Chassis​

Every Pilot and TPC receives a basic spacecraft chassis:

  • Empty equipment frame
  • 6 equipment slots (Engine, Hull, Wings, Reactor, Weapon, System)
  • No inherent performance stats
  • Free to all players

Critical Understanding:

The chassis is just a frame. Ship Parts determine EVERYTHING:

  • Without an Engine: You barely move
  • Without a Hull: You die in one hit
  • Without Wings: You can't maneuver
  • Without a Reactor: You can't fire weapons
  • Without Weapons: You can't damage enemies
  • Without Systems: You have no defensive abilities

Your spacecraft's performance = The sum of your equipped Ship Parts.

Parts-Based Capabilities​

Every aspect of control and combat comes from your loadout:

Movement:

  • Engine part = speed and acceleration
  • Wing part = turning and dodging
  • No engine = slow drift

Combat:

  • Weapon parts = your only damage source
  • Reactor part = energy for weapons
  • System parts = shields and utilities
  • No weapons = defenseless

Survival:

  • Hull part = your hit points
  • System parts = shields and repairs
  • Wing part = evasion capabilities
  • No hull = instant death

Characteristics:

  • Free chassis for all players
  • Repairable with Basic Materials
  • Must equip Ship Parts to be effective
  • Your responsibility to maintain

Spacecraft Maintenance​

You are responsible for your craft's condition.

Hull Integrity​

  • Takes damage during missions
  • Reduced effectiveness when damaged
  • Complete loss if destroyed
  • Must be repaired between missions

Repair System​

Using Basic Materials (BMs):

  • Gathered during missions
  • Used to repair hull damage
  • Required for spacecraft upkeep
  • Non-mintable items (NMIs)

Repair Process:

  1. Return to Mothership
  2. Access repair bay
  3. Spend required BMs
  4. Restore hull integrity

Consequences of Poor Maintenance​

Neglected spacecraft suffer:

  • Reduced maneuverability
  • Lower shield capacity
  • Weapon efficiency loss
  • Risk of mission failure

Upgrading Your Spacecraft​

Transform your basic chassis into a powerful machine.

Ship Parts​

Attach components to improve performance:

  • Engines - Speed and maneuverability
  • Hulls - Durability and capacity
  • Wings - Handling and stability
  • Reactors - Power and efficiency

Learn more about Ship Parts

Equipment Installation​

Add offensive and defensive systems:

  • Weapon arrays
  • Shield generators
  • Utility modules
  • Special equipment

Learn more about Equipment

Operational Workflow​

Pre-Mission​

  1. Check spacecraft condition
  2. Repair damage using BMs
  3. Review equipment loadout
  4. Verify beacon range for mission type

During Mission​

  1. Launch from Mothership
  2. Stay within beacon radius
  3. Complete objectives
  4. Monitor hull integrity
  5. Collect Basic Materials

Post-Mission​

  1. Return to Mothership
  2. Offload collected materials
  3. Assess damage
  4. Perform repairs
  5. Prepare for next deployment

Strategic Considerations​

Resource Management​

Balance your Basic Materials between:

  • Immediate repairs
  • Building reserves
  • Risky vs. safe missions

Risk vs. Reward​

Damaged spacecraft:

  • Higher mission failure risk
  • Potential complete loss
  • Reduced effectiveness
  • But saves BMs short-term

Maintained spacecraft:

  • Consistent performance
  • Mission success rate
  • Requires BM investment
  • Long-term reliability

Beacon Discipline​

Learn your spacecraft's capabilities:

  • Maximum effective range
  • Turn radius at edge
  • Return time to center
  • Emergency maneuvers

Spacecraft Loss​

When You Lose Your Craft​

If your spacecraft is destroyed or lost:

  • Receive new basic chassis
  • Lose attached Ship Parts
  • Lose installed equipment
  • Must rebuild from scratch

Prevention is critical.

Insurance (Future Feature)​

Potential future system:

  • Protect valuable builds
  • Recover lost Ship Parts
  • Reduce rebuild costs
  • Community-funded pools

Best Practices​

Maintenance Schedule​

  • Repair after every mission with damage
  • Don't let damage accumulate
  • Keep BM reserves for emergencies
  • Prioritize hull integrity

Beacon Awareness​

  • Always know your distance
  • Plan movements within safe zones
  • Don't chase objectives near edge
  • Return to center when uncertain

Upgrade Path​

  • Start with essential systems
  • Balance offense and defense
  • Specialize as you progress
  • Match upgrades to playstyle

The Pilot's Creed​

"Your spacecraft is your responsibility. Maintain it. Respect the beacon. Return home."

The Mothership provides the platform. You provide the care.