Difference between revisions of "Ship Bridge"
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The bridge (often designated as the main bridge or prime bridge) is an enclosed space on a [[ship]] from which the captain and officers direct operations. [[Bigcraft]] and [[starship]]s require a bridge for control of the drives and electronics and for navigation, though [[smallcraft]] may instead be designed with a computer and a cockpit. Some [[Warship]]s may have auxiliary bridges to replace the prime bridge in the event of battle damage. | The bridge (often designated as the main bridge or prime bridge) is an enclosed space on a [[ship]] from which the captain and officers direct operations. [[Bigcraft]] and [[starship]]s require a bridge for control of the drives and electronics and for navigation, though [[smallcraft]] may instead be designed with a computer and a cockpit. Some [[Warship]]s may have auxiliary bridges to replace the prime bridge in the event of battle damage. | ||
| − | The bridge | + | The size of the bridge varies depending on the size of the vessel and can range from a large ergonomic open deck with multiple crew positions to a cramped minimalist compartment crammed into a freighter. It is generally adjacent to the ship's primary [[computer]]. |
| − | * It contains the main workstations for the [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]], any [[Jamming Equipment|electronics systems]] | + | * It contains the main workstations for the [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]] and the [[Avionics]] suite, any [[Jamming Equipment|electronics systems]] . |
** Many [[ship]]s have transparent panels (windows) associated with the bridge, allowing the crew to physically see outside of the vessel. Windows are generally polarized: the windows on some vessels have exterior shutters. | ** Many [[ship]]s have transparent panels (windows) associated with the bridge, allowing the crew to physically see outside of the vessel. Windows are generally polarized: the windows on some vessels have exterior shutters. | ||
* It contains the main workstation for the [[ship]]'s [[Communications Equipment]]. | * It contains the main workstation for the [[ship]]'s [[Communications Equipment]]. | ||
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=== Smallcraft Bridges === | === Smallcraft Bridges === | ||
| − | A [[smallcraft]] bridge occupies 20% of the volume of the vessel, | + | A [[smallcraft]] bridge occupies 20% of the volume of the vessel, with a minimum volume of approximately 55m³. This space is occupied by deck and access space, crew workstations, control panels, displays and instrumentation, as well as consoles, control equipment, and cabling. |
* Either a bridge or a [[computer]] is required on a [[smallcraft]]. | * Either a bridge or a [[computer]] is required on a [[smallcraft]]. | ||
* A [[smallcraft]] bridge can be sealed off in the event of an emergency. | * A [[smallcraft]] bridge can be sealed off in the event of an emergency. | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 12 October 2018
A Ship Bridge is the control location for a vessel.
- It is a kind of Ship Equipment.
Description / Specifications
The bridge (often designated as the main bridge or prime bridge) is an enclosed space on a ship from which the captain and officers direct operations. Bigcraft and starships require a bridge for control of the drives and electronics and for navigation, though smallcraft may instead be designed with a computer and a cockpit. Some Warships may have auxiliary bridges to replace the prime bridge in the event of battle damage.
The size of the bridge varies depending on the size of the vessel and can range from a large ergonomic open deck with multiple crew positions to a cramped minimalist compartment crammed into a freighter. It is generally adjacent to the ship's primary computer.
- It contains the main workstations for the sensors and the Avionics suite, any electronics systems .
- Many ships have transparent panels (windows) associated with the bridge, allowing the crew to physically see outside of the vessel. Windows are generally polarized: the windows on some vessels have exterior shutters.
- It contains the main workstation for the ship's Communications Equipment.
- It has independent Life Support and environmental systems.
- It usually has one or more Emergency Lockers.
Starship and Bigcraft Bridges
The bridge of a starship or bigcraft occupies 2% of the vessels volume, with a minimum volume of approximately 270m³. This volume is taken up by deck and access space, crew workstations, control panels, displays and instrumentation, as well as consoles, control equipment, and associated cabling and relays.
- The bridge of a vessel normally contains two or more Acceleration Couches as part of its construction.
- The bridge can be sealed off in the event of an emergency.
Smallcraft Bridges
A smallcraft bridge occupies 20% of the volume of the vessel, with a minimum volume of approximately 55m³. This space is occupied by deck and access space, crew workstations, control panels, displays and instrumentation, as well as consoles, control equipment, and cabling.
- Either a bridge or a computer is required on a smallcraft.
- A smallcraft bridge can be sealed off in the event of an emergency.
- It normally contains at least one Acceleration Couch as part of its construction.
Cockpit
A smallcraft may lack a bridge. The crew compartment of such vessels is referred to as the cockpit.
- Vessels lacking a bridge have a reduction in computer efficiency.
- A cockpit contains one Acceleration Couch per crewmember as part of its construction.
History & Background / Dossier
A separate admiral's bridge may be provided in flagships, where the admiral can exercise strategic control over his fleet without interfering with the Captain's tactical command of the vessel.
References & Contributors / Sources
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