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Outland Industries optimized the Arcos MK I so that even a novice pilot could handle it. Although there is a considerable amount of enhancement of control input between the user and the flight control surfaces, thrusters and propulsion system the user is still very much in control of the vessel. A small movement is translated into action and the ship answers the helm, performing whatever request has been made of it.

There are two inputs. The first is the helm which is a double-stick affair (either one or two can be held to control the vessel) and these sticks incorporate buttons for weapons systems (if installed), with the left button being for the firing of energy cannon, and the right button for the deployment of missiles/torpedoes, or mines if equipped. The helm controls the vessels direction of flight.

Turning the helm directly to the left will roll to port. Turning it directly to the right will roll to starboard. Releasing the helm or manually bringing it up back level will level the vessel accordingly.

If the user wishes to go down, they only have to push the helm forward to pitch down, and if they wish to up, they just pull the helm backwards towards them to pitch up. Letting go of the helm or bringing it back to level will put the vessel into level flight.

Finally, if the user wishes to turn the vessel around its central Z axis, a process known as yawing, they disengage from the helm and instead press either the left or right foot peddles on the floor immediately in front of them. Pressing the left one will yaw to port. Pressing the right one will yaw to starboard. Releasing either or both of the pedals will automatically put the nose of the vessel back on its original course.

There are additional flight inputs on the console with a small hat switch which permits very fine movement in all six axis. This switch can be used to fire maneuvering thrusters to move forward, backward, to port or starboard, and finally up or down and are often employed for docking processes when precision is required (this item isn't shown here).

Designed and illustrated by Jonathan Bluestone (C) Copyright Bluestone 1980-2023. The author has announced intellectual property rights over this/these images and concept. Unauthorized usage or adaption will be met with legal action against the offender. This design is associated with the Fallen Worlds universe.

Description
Outland Industries optimized the Arcos MK I so that even a novice pilot could handle it. Although there is a considerable amount of enhancement of control input between the user and the flight control surfaces, thrusters and propulsion system the user is still very much in control of the vessel. A small movement is translated into action and the ship answers the helm, performing whatever request has been made of it.

There are two inputs. The first is the helm which is a double-stick affair (either one or two can be held to control the vessel) and these sticks incorporate buttons for weapons systems (if installed), with the left button being for the firing of energy cannon, and the right button for the deployment of missiles/torpedoes, or mines if equipped. The helm controls the vessels direction of flight.

Turning the helm directly to the left will roll to port. Turning it directly to the right will roll to starboard. Releasing the helm or manually bringing it up back level will level the vessel accordingly.

If the user wishes to go down, they only have to push the helm forward to pitch down, and if they wish to up, they just pull the helm backwards towards them to pitch up. Letting go of the helm or bringing it back to level will put the vessel into level flight.

Finally, if the user wishes to turn the vessel around its central Z axis, a process known as yawing, they disengage from the helm and instead press either the left or right foot peddles on the floor immediately in front of them. Pressing the left one will yaw to port. Pressing the right one will yaw to starboard. Releasing either or both of the pedals will automatically put the nose of the vessel back on its original course.

There are additional flight inputs on the console with a small hat switch which permits very fine movement in all six axis. This switch can be used to fire maneuvering thrusters to move forward, backward, to port or starboard, and finally up or down and are often employed for docking processes when precision is required (this item isn't shown here).

Designed and illustrated by Jonathan Bluestone (C) Copyright Bluestone 1980-2023. The author has announced intellectual property rights over this/these images and concept. Unauthorized usage or adaption will be met with legal action against the offender. This design is associated with the Fallen Worlds universe.