Create: Danger Close 1.0.0

Initial release.

Fire control

• Ballistic Computer: modular multiblock that calculates firing solutions. Start with static-target fire missions, then add modules:
  • Differentiator: works out how target velocity for lead.
  • Integrator: keeps the solution running between readings.
  • Fuze Computer: sets timed and delay fuzes.
  • Correlator: combines several manned rangefinders observing one target into a more accurate fix.
• Battle Network Interface: joins Simulated sensors, computers and consoles over a shared Create kinetic network.

Spotting

• Rangefinder: manned contraption (Bearing, Lens, Eyepiece) for target acquisition. Simulated sensors steady the sight on ships.
• Map Table: multiblock that holds filled maps, for picking targets beyond visual range. Shows rangefinder fixes, guns and fire sectors, and allows designating safe zones.
• Allies holding a copy of the map appear on the table and update its terrain.
• Navigation Console: the ship's attitude, speed and altitude.

Guns

• Cannon Servo: lays Big Cannons and Autocannons on Mounts and Swivel bearings.
• Per-axis arc limits to keep your own structures safe.
• Fire Mission Console: controls Big Cannons, sets the trajectory and fuze correction.
• Autocannon Control Console: controls Autocannons, sets the fuze correction, fires manually or with weapons free.

Power

• Kinetic Network Coupler: runs a separate kinetic network off another's rotation. Gears down when power is short, then decouples.

Wear and tear

• Explosions and shell hits jostle or break equipment; repair it to restore its function.
• Rangefinder lenses gather dust; rain or a water bucket washes them clean.
• Mechanisms use up Spindle Oil as they run and seize when dry.

Also

• Ponder scenes for every block.
• Advancements.
• Optional CC: Tweaked support: the Ballistic Computer as a peripheral (see the wiki).
• Russian translation.

Known issues

• The Correlator has seen the least testing. Reports are welcome.