Air Traffic Controller - Revision history

SKIGEAR: small edit

2021-08-31T16:18:52Z

small edit

Spagooty at 01:05, 22 June 2021

2021-06-22T01:05:24Z

Grabowski: Updates the page to 2021 levels

2021-01-18T12:15:37Z

Updates the page to 2021 levels

Grabowski: Changes the job template to the new one + rip escape pods

2020-12-15T12:19:58Z

Changes the job template to the new one + rip escape pods

Bokkiewokkie: adds rank

2020-09-20T15:28:05Z

adds rank

Cenrus: rescue craft info

2020-07-16T21:22:29Z

rescue craft info

Benbot16 at 00:58, 13 July 2020

2020-07-13T00:58:59Z

Robotonic: Add img_generic and img

2020-05-12T20:27:00Z

Add img_generic and img

Praise Dun Bun: Pretty much made the whole page, used the template from Fighter Pilot page.

2020-04-30T02:39:17Z

Pretty much made the whole page, used the template from Fighter Pilot page.

New page

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|img_generic =
|img =
|jobtitle = Air Traffic Controller
|access = [[Hangar Bay]], [[Flight Deck]]
|additional = Maintenance
|difficulty = Low
|superior = [[Flight Leader]], [[Master At Arms]]
|duties = Launch the Fighters and coordinate them, also check the radar in case one of the Fighters forgets how to start the APU.
|guides = [[Guide to Fighters]]
|quote = "All fighters RTB no contacts detected... WAIT"
}}

You are an Air Traffic Controller, you coordinate the fighters all the way from launch to the return to base, make sure none get left behind and update
both them and the rest of the ship of the status of the Area of Operations.

'''Bare minimum requirements:''' Find the ATC Control room and launch the fighters, launch a empty fighter and then get yelled at.

== Is that All? ==
Air Traffic Controller can be as usefull as the player wants it to, you really are the only guy on the ship whose job is to check the DRADIS and isn't busy with something else, the pilots are trying not to get blown up and command staff is probably chasing after that RD that added a catgirl law to the AI.

== MagCats and You ==
MagCats or Magnetic Catapults are the totally safe 90% of the time preferred way to deploy your expendable fighters to the AO, double check with the pilot the ship on that catapult is in fact occupied (yes, it happens more than you think) and that they are ready for launch, if all is green, launch them from the console next to the DRADIS.

== How to report information ==
Unless someone asks via common, you should only update via Air Control Channel, report how many contacts are there when you arrive to the AO as your DRADIS is the only one in ACC that is immediately scanning the AO Z level. Stay vigilant on contacts and inform if neccesary to the pilots of important targets such as carriers or cruisers, also, locate any fighters downed or with engine problems (they will be drifting in a straight line), the fighters will protect the escape pod of the fighter and when they return, they will deploy the rescue ship.

{{Jobs}}

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 |guides = [[Guide to Fighters]]
 }}
 You are an Air Traffic Controller, you coordinate the fighters all the way from launch to the return to base, make sure none get left behind and update
 both them and the rest of the ship of the status of the Area of Operations.
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 '''Basic Skills:''' Communicate with Command on when to launch the fighters<br>
 '''Advanced Skills:''' Repair and rearm docked fighters, coordinate between Command and the [[Fighter Pilot|Pilots]] on which enemy ships to target
 == Is that All? ==
 Air Traffic Controller can be as useful as the player wants it to, you really are the only guy on the ship whose job is to check the DRADIS and isn't busy with something else, the pilots are trying not to get blown up and command staff is probably chasing after that RD that added a catgirl law to the AI.
 == MagCats and You ==
 MagCats or Magnetic Catapults are the totally safe 90% of the time preferred way to deploy your expendable fighters to the AO, double check with the [[Fighter Pilot|pilot]] the ship on that catapult is in fact occupied (yes, it happens more than you think) and that they are ready for launch, if all is green, open the launch tube and launch them from the console next to the DRADIS. The same console can be used to directly message the fighter pilot, which is useful for pre-flight checks.
 == How to report information ==
 Unless someone asks via common, you should only update via Air Control Channel, report how many contacts are there when you arrive to the AO as your DRADIS is the only one in ACC that is immediately scanning the AO Z level. Stay vigilant on contacts and inform if neccesary to the [[Fighter Pilot|pilots]] of important targets such as [[Guide_to_enemy_types|carriers or cruisers]].
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 Do your best to keep the pilots out of trouble. If a pilot has burst their canopy, tell them to RTB immediately and try to inform the helms officer that they should slow down so that the pilot can dock safely. If a new group of enemies just jumped in, tell the pilots their numbers, shiptypes, if they shouldretreat. At the very least, try and prevent them being left behind when the ship FTLs.
 == "IM COMING IN HOT!!" ==
-So, an unlucky pilot just came back, his fighter is a burning wreck, and he is too <s>lazy</s> hurt to repair it. This is where you come in. With your acess, you can easily and quickly repair a damaged fighter. This process is further detailed [[Guide_to_Fighters#Manual_Repairs_and_Missile_Replacement|here]], but let's go over it now as well.
+So, an unlucky pilot just came back, his fighter is a burning wreck, and he is too <s>lazy</s> hurt to repair it. This is where you come in. With your access, you can easily and quickly repair a damaged fighter. This process is further detailed [[Guide_to_Fighters#Manual_Repairs_and_Missile_Replacement|here]], but let's go over it now as well.
 You can check on the armour and hull damage of a fighter by hopping in the canopy, and looking through the UI that pops up. ''Hull'' damage can be repaired by simply welding the fighter. ''Armour'' damage is a bit more tricky. You need to put on a new set of plating. Where you get this plating? Well, there should be a few around the hangar bay. If you find none, go to cargo and beg them to print a new one in their lathe. That is, if RnD has researched it.
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 Or you could just ask a [[Munitions Technician]] to help, but don't expect much.
 == The Raptor ==
 The big, bulky Utility fighters - commonly known as Raptors - in the hangar allow you to take a more proactive approach to fighter support. These Raptors can be equipped with utility modules, such as Air-to-Air repair kits, or Air-to-Air resupply kits. With these all you need to do is liftoff, go near another fighter and listen to the pilot's amazement as he suddenly has ammo and health.
 More details about the Utility craft can be found [[Guide_to_Fighters#The_Raptor|here]].
 == Grand Theft Tug V ==
 As a [[traitor]] ATC, your options might seem few and far between, but with a bit of creativity, you can become the fear of the Hangar bay.
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 Worth noting is that you also have a radio with access to the command channel. And if all else fails, use your fancy light stick to BONK people to death.
 {{Jobs}}

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 |difficulty = Low
 |supervisors = [[Flight Leader]], [[Master At Arms]]
-|rank = Sergeant ('''SGT''')
+|rank = Sub-Lieutenant ('''SLT''')
 |duties = Launch the Fighters and coordinate them, also check the radar in case one of the Fighters forgets how to start the APU.
 |guides = [[Guide to Fighters]]

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 both them and the rest of the ship of the status of the Area of Operations.
-'''Bare minimum requirements:''' Find the ATC Control room and launch the fighters, launch a empty fighter and then get ridiculed.
+'''Bare minimum requirements:''' Find the ATC Control room and launch the fighters, launch a empty fighter and then get ridiculed.<br>
 == Is that All? ==
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 == MagCats and You ==
-MagCats or Magnetic Catapults are the totally safe 90% of the time preferred way to deploy your expendable fighters to the AO, double check with the pilot the ship on that catapult is in fact occupied (yes, it happens more than you think) and that they are ready for launch, if all is green, launch them from the console next to the DRADIS. The same console can be used to directly message the fighter pilot, which is useful for pre-flight checks.
+MagCats or Magnetic Catapults are the totally safe 90% of the time preferred way to deploy your expendable fighters to the AO, double check with the [[Fighter Pilot|pilot]] the ship on that catapult is in fact occupied (yes, it happens more than you think) and that they are ready for launch, if all is green, open the launch tube and launch them from the console next to the DRADIS. The same console can be used to directly message the fighter pilot, which is useful for pre-flight checks.
 == How to report information ==
-Unless someone asks via common, you should only update via Air Control Channel, report how many contacts are there when you arrive to the AO as your DRADIS is the only one in ACC that is immediately scanning the AO Z level. Stay vigilant on contacts and inform if neccesary to the pilots of important targets such as carriers or cruisers.
+Unless someone asks via common, you should only update via Air Control Channel, report how many contacts are there when you arrive to the AO as your DRADIS is the only one in ACC that is immediately scanning the AO Z level. Stay vigilant on contacts and inform if neccesary to the [[Fighter Pilot|pilots]] of important targets such as [[Guide_to_enemy_types|carriers or cruisers]].
-== "Someone please launch Syndicate Light Fighter" ==
+You also have access to the Command comms, with '':c''. On this channel, you can talk with the [[Bridge Staff]], and coordinate during combat. You can ask them when to launch the fighters, what should they target, and when should they pull back. But you can also relay information from the pilots to the bridge, telling them how many fighters are in air, how many enemy ships got shot down, etc.
-One of your options is getting a fighter, loading it with missles, then emagging it to toggle IFF off. From there all you need to do is liftoff and fire at the ship. Or if you feel less comfortable in air, you could always sabotage the ship's combat ability by launching the fighters out to space without a pilot or launching the fighter with pilots into walls. Just be ready to fend off the mob of pilots ready to lynch you.
+Do your best to keep the pilots out of trouble. If a pilot has burst their canopy, tell them to RTB immediately and try to inform the helms officer that they should slow down so that the pilot can dock safely. If a new group of enemies just jumped in, tell the pilots their numbers, shiptypes, if they shouldretreat. At the very least, try and prevent them being left behind when the ship FTLs.
 Worth noting is that you also have a radio with access to the command channel. And if all else fails, use your fancy light stick to BONK people to death.
 {{Jobs}}

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 |guides = [[Guide to Fighters]]
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 Do your best to keep the pilots out of trouble. If a pilot has burst their canopy, tell them to RTB immediately and try to inform the helms officer that they should slow down so that the pilot can dock safely. Once the pilot is back safe and sound, use your munitions headset and ask an MT to repair their ship. If the munitions staff are unavaliable, you have the access needed to do the job yourself. If worse comes to worse and a pilot ejects, it's time to deploy the...
-== Rescue craft ==
+== "Someone please launch Syndicate Light Fighter" ==
-This is the Sabre, otherwise known as the Raptor, and is located in the hangar on every map. It is equipped with a search and rescue module and is capable of scooping up stray escape pods left behind from destroyed ships. You may be expected to retrieve pods after the pilots crash and burn, so climb in, engage docking mode, and crash into the pod you want to retrieve. If all went well, you'll have a particularly grateful pilot in your passenger seat.
+One of your options is getting a fighter, loading it with missles, then emagging it to toggle IFF off. From there all you need to do is liftoff and fire at the ship. Or if you feel less comfortable in air, you could always sabotage the ship's combat ability by launching the fighters out to space without a pilot or launching the fighter with pilots into walls. Just be ready to fend off the mob of pilots ready to lynch you.
 {{Jobs}}

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