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In the case of a CR ship on a planetary surface, the only option is for the CR ship to be flipped over by a rat (i.e. "Tactical Spatula") so the limpets can access the underside of the hull. Suitable ships for the rats include: FDL, Conda, and the Python (for their wedged shape). The Krait MKII is unsuitable, as it was found to have zero collision on the front 'prongs'.
A CR ship resting upon a planet's surface with the landing gear down is entirely unable to be flipped. However, it is possible for a fully CR ship to activate their thruster launch sequence and 'hop' from the planet's surface briefly. Furthermore, it is possible for a CR ship to disable their landing gear while midair, which prevents them from fully re-locking themselves on the planet's surface upon reconnecting with it. A CR ship landed in this fashion without landing gear is able to be flipped, although the limpets must be timed carefully as a nudge typically results in a continuous and uncontrollable spin. A second rat might be used able to counteract the client's spin and leave them resting upside down.
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Based on information collected by the Rock Rats and other Fleet Comm members, the following is a list of suggestions related to Asteroid Belts:
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Once jumponium materials have been collected, make sure to plot a route back to safe space with a high enough density of stars for the client to continue their journey. If multiple rats are assigned to the rescue, one technique is to have one rat plot a route back to safe space, making a list of each jump (also noting jump range) including systems that need jumponium to reach, while the other rat(s) stay with the client and start making jumps when a clear route is identified.
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Client Ran out of Fuel In/Near a Station
It's not uncommon for a client to run out of fuel just before docking at a station. They may be close or even in the same instance as the station. It happens, and if the client is calling us, they're going to be Code Red. Because we know that they'll log in 10 km from the mail slot, your initial instinct may be to drop into the station's instance instead of following normal SOP. However, that'd be wrong. Due to the intricacies of instancing, this may work, or it may not. To improve the odds, follow standard procedure by getting the client to turn their beacon on and wing with their Rats, who will drop from SC using NavLock (just like a normal rescue).
If the client is inside the station when they run out of fuel, they'll still have the station's atmosphere so won't be on emergency o2. It is important for them to log out before they get fined and attacked by the station for loitering. Although it would be possible (and pretty darn cool) to launch a limpet a client inside the station.
Long Range Rescues
Long range rescues are rescues that are over 1,000 LY from the bubble. Special procedures for this are covered in Long Range Rescue Standard Operating Procedures.
Carriers: When to Use a Carrier for a Rescue
Only use a carrier when the client is confirmed to be in a system that they can't return from without carrier help.
Always check whether the client system is reachable by conventional means first, whether the client has the possibility to use jumponium (see Client Missing Jumponium), or has neutron star access available.
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Why send a bloody great carrier to do a rat's job otherwise? Waste of resources. - Dystopia, 3306 |
Carriers: When to go Forth and Rescue a Carrier
If the client is in a pocket of star systems with no access to icy rings, the request for help may be valid, ie. if the client is unable to mine fuel because of their location.
Carrier rescue is not to be conducted in cases where the client can rescue themselves with our guidance.
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