Garage

Welcome to the Garage The Garage is where you modify and test skimmer designs.

Familiarity with the different parts available to you will help you maximize performance for any craft you design within a particular League. The interaction between core components are described below.

Skimmer Power Distribution
Understanding how a skimmer's power distribution system works is critical for designing any craft.

Pro-tip: An agile pilot will adjust their Engine Bias during a race, diverting power to to the 'Lift' Thrusters or the 'Main' Thruster as needed.

Power Diverter

Called the ‘Diverter’ because it channels a fixed output of energy (force) between all available thrusters. Using a more powerful Diverter means more thrust is available for your craft. Each craft can only have one Power Diverter.

'Lift' Thrusters
The term 'Lift' applies to the force provided by the 'Lift' Thrusters, regardless of the direction they are pointed. Most commonly pointed in a downward direction, 'Lift' Thrusters typically direct a portion of the craft’s energy output into a vector that provides some sort of vertical force on the craft. Lift thrusters are controlled by the pilot, and can a large degree of movement (configurable via the ECU). 'Lift' Thrusters generally control the maneuverability of a skimmer.

'Main' Thruster
The term 'Thrust' applies specifically to the rear-facing engine of the craft, responsible for the vast majority of the craft’s speed. Although the output is not shown in the the Diagnostic display, by activating the thruster in full reverse you can come to a very quick stop, as it is also capable of providing significant thrust in the forward direction. Despite being allowed to use the ECU to to configure Vertical and Rudder controls for the Thruster, it is only capable of moving laterally.

Skimmer Components
Individual components are described in the wiki sub-sections below.