Star Map
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The star map is a mapping of the various planets in Invasion 3042. On it, you can see where the various planets are located in relation to each other, see what planets have jump routes to each other, and launch military operations, among other things.
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[edit] Star Map Image
Here is an image of the star map. Please note that when you start it, it usually does not have the lines or the colors, it is usually just the planets and a flat black background. The starmap pictured has "Borders" and "Standard Jump Routes" toggled on.
Selected Planet indicates the planet currently selected.
Controlling House/Clan indicates which house or clan currently controls the currently selected planet.
Current Empires indicates how many empires are on the currently selected planet.
Heat indicates heat modifier for the selected planet, if any.
Gravity indicates gravity modifier for the selected planet, if any.
[edit] Functions of the Star Map
On the starmap you will find several buttons. This section will go over what each button does.
[edit] Sector Map
Main article: Sector Map
To use this button, first, click on a planet. Next, click the "Sector Map" button. This will bring up a listing of the zones of the Sector Map.
[edit] Show Co-Ordinates
This will overlay coordinates onto the map, in an x/y format.
[edit] Borders
Overlays the current borders of the galaxy onto the map and allows for quickly seeing how many planets and how much space is under a faction's influence.
[edit] Standard Jump Routes
Overlays jump routes onto the map, allowing one to see what planets have jump routes to each other.
[edit] Planets Only
Shows only the planets by clearing all overlays, including the hexes that are on the map when you first bring it up.
[edit] Alliances
Displays information on each planet's alliance with your faction. This information is what your faction's current stance(at war, neutral, allied) towards that planet's owner is, and it also shows what faction each planet belongs too.
[edit] 100%, 75%, 50%
These buttons zoom the map to 100%, 75%, and 50% size respectively.
[edit] Disabled Buttons
The following buttons are currently disabled:
- Distance Calcs
- Military Options
- Battle Hotspots
- Call To Arms
