Standard Spacefighter Behaviour

All Troopers snubfighters share a standard control model. As all vehicles, especially snubfighters, perform differently than a soldier on foot, several of the keys mapped to generic movement control function differently when players are within vehicles.

Movement of the mouse along the x- and y-axes controls the direction a player's snubfighter points. Predictably, movement along the x-axis is transferred to the fighter's pitch, while movement of the mouse on the y-axis transfers to the fighter's yaw. The forward and backward movement keys (defaulted at W and S) are used to control vehicular throttle, while the left and right strafe keys (defaulted at A and D) are used to roll the craft. The Zoom and Toggle Zoom keys twitch between possible ground targets -- spaceborne targets are acquired automatically by the targeting computer. Manual target search may, however, be used to override automatic locking. Pressing and holding the Reload key engages a snubfighter's afterburners, at the cost of a rapid drain on the spacecraft's energy stores, which are used to fire the laser cannons.

All snubfighters are equipped with area radars, showing the locations of both teammates and enemy fighters. X-Wings and TIE Fighters each have unique icons that indicate their positions on the radar. Objectives appear as yellow squares with black outlines. A successful lock onto an objective will turn the black outline yellow as well.

Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter

The T-65 X-Wing is the mainstay of Rebel Alliance Starfighter Command and the staple fighter of the infamous Rogue Squadron. Sporting a quartet of blaster cannons which can be fired in sequence or as a linked set, along with a full complement of proton torpedoes with target acquisition and ground assult functionality, the X-Wing is fully capable of assaulting in force any target it comes across. The Previous Weapon and Next Weapon keys (defaulted to the mousewheel) switch the blaster cannons between single fire, dual-fire, and linked-fire, discharging one, two, or all four cannons at a time, respectively. While a higher rate of fire allows for better target tracking, each successful hit inflicts a proportionally smaller amount of damage.

Fired in pairs of two with the Alternate Fire button, the X-Wing's complement of twelve proton Torpedoes allows for six separate firings. Torpedoes can lock onto both air targets and ground targets, able to track enemy fighters through space and bear down on essential components of opposing battle stations.

1. Targeting Brackets
   When you have acquired a target, brackets will be drawn around it to show its position to the pilot. The brackets start out big, slowly shrinking to a tight fit around the target. This process also represents the lock-on status for the target with your proton torpedoes. You can't fire a guided proton torpedo at a target until the brackets have reached their final size.
   
2. Crosshair
   The crosshair indicates the direction in which your craft's blasters are facing.
   
3. Lead Crosshair
   The lead crosshair is a special, small icon that is drawn when you are locked on to a target. It does not show your current directional bearing; instead it shows where your computer projects you should be pointing to hit your target if it continues to travel in the same direction.
   
4. Target Projection
   This indicator shows a projection of your current target. The rotation of the projection of the target shows the relative rotational bearing of your target when compared to yours.
   
5. Warning Screen
   This warning screen will show a blinking red color when an enemy has a lock on you, for as long as the lock is sustained. When your enemy loses his lock on you, the image will change back to a static white cross.
   
6. Target Lock Indicator
   This indicator is used to show the status of your target lock. When you have acquired a target, its name will be displayed on this indicator. When you do not have a target it reads "None". The graphic above the target's name indicates the status of a proton torpedo lock on your target. When the graphic is black, your proton torpedoes are not locked on to your target. This means that they will not be guided when they are fired, but will continue in a straight line instead. When your targeting brackets have shrunk to their final size and you are aiming over the target however, the graphic will light up in white. This means that your proton torpedoes are locked on to your target. Any proton torpedo that is fired while having a proton lock on a target will home in on its target in mid-flight.
   
7. Energy Bar
   The current energy supply is represented by this bar. A full bar means the energy capacitors are fully charged.
   
8. Speed Bar
   This bar indicates your current velocity. A full bar represents the maximum velocity an X-Wing can reach using afterburners.
   
9. Radar
   This is your ship's radar. Refer to the Standard Starfighter Behavior section for an explanation of the various icons and colors.
   
10. Hull Strength
    The graphic on this indicator shows the status of your ship's hull. When the X-Wing outline is fully colored, your hull is in excellent condition. As you take damage, the color will disappear from the top of the outline. When it is completely empty, your hull fails.
    
11. S-Foils Indicator
    This graphic shows the current status of your craft?s S-Foils. When your S-Foils are closed, you can't fire your blasters, but your maneuverability is improved.
    
12. Proton Torpedo Count
    Each white-colored icon on this indicator represents a proton torpedo in your inventory. When a proton torpedoes is fired, its icon turn black.
    
13. Fire Pattern Indicator
    The graphic on this indicator shows the current configuration of your craft's blasters. When the single arrow is lit up, your blasters are set to the Single Fire pattern. Two arrows next to each other indicate the Dual Fire mode is activated, and four grouped arrows indicates your blasters are configured for the Linked Fire pattern.
    
    

Imperial TIE Fighter

The staple of the Imperial Navy and a feared sight across countless worlds, the Imperial TIE Fighter is a formidable opponent in the hands of a skilled operator. Sporting excellent maneuverability and twin laser cannons that can be fired in tandem or sequentially, the TIE Fighter is a fearsome sight on the battlefield. Using the Previous / Next Weapon keys (bound to the mouse wheel by default) a player can cycle between Single Fire and Dual Fire modes.

1. Targeting Brackets
   When you have acquired a target, brackets will be drawn around it to show its position to the pilot. The brackets start out large, slowly shrinking to a tight fit around the target.
   
2. Crosshair
   The crosshair indicates which direction your craft's laser blasters are facing.
   
3. Lead Crosshair
   The lead crosshair is a special, small icon that is drawn when you are locked on to a target. It does not show where you are currently pointing to, but it shows the computer?s prediction of where you should be pointing to hit your target if it continues to travel in the same direction.
   
4. Target Projection
   This indicator shows a projection of your current target. The rotation of the projection of the target shows the relative rotational bearing of your target when compared to yours.
5. Radar
   This is your ship's radar. Refer to the Standard Starfighter Behavior section for an explanation of the various icons and colors.
   
6. Proton Torpedo Warning Screen
   This indicator will flash a warning when a proton torpedo is homing in on you. When you see this warning, you'd better engage in some evasive maneuvers!
   
7. Energy Bar
   The current energy output of your craft is represented by this bar. A full bar means the energy capacitors are fully charged.
   
8. Incoming Torpedo Distance
   When the TIE Fighter's internal sensors have detected an incoming Proton Torpedo, they will track it. Among the data gathered is the distance from the torpedo to your own craft. This distance is displayed by the Incoming Torpedo Distance indicator.
   
9. Hull Strength
   The graphic on this indicator shows the status of your ship's hull. When the TIE outline is fully colored, your hull is in excellent condition. As you take damage, the color will disappear from the top of the outline. When it is completely empty, your hull fails.
   
10. Speed Bar
    This bar indicates your current velocity. A full bar represents the maximum velocity a TIE can reach using full engine power.
    
11. Warning Screen
    This warning screen will show a blinking color when an enemy has a lock on you, for as long as the lock is sustained. When your enemy loses his lock on you, the image will change back to a static image.
    
12. Twin Ion Engine Overheat
    This indicator warns of pushing the TIE engines too hard, causing dangerous heat buildup.
    
13. Target Name
    This indicator shows the name of your current target.