OZ_Solar Sail (Solar Generator)

OZ Solar Sail Emitter

Deployable High-Efficiency Solar Sail Arrays for Stations and Starships Harness the power of stellar radiation with the OZ Solar Sail Emitter! Inspired by sci-fi solar sail technology, this mod provides a high-efficiency deployable energy field projected meters above your hull, delivering reliable solar power without cluttering your station with dozens of static solar panels. [hr][/hr]

⚡ Features

• Compact 1x1 Emitter Base: Uses a sealed, functional hatch casing (Large Grid & Small Grid).
• Extended Projection Mast: Emits a solid energy guide beam that projects the solar field safely away from your hull (30 meters for Large Grid / 10 meters for Small Grid), clearing turrets, antennas, and superstructures.
• Massive Holographic Collector Disc: Unfurls a 55-meter (Large Grid) or 16-meter (Small Grid) energy sail with custom dynamic shaders and glowing structural ribs.
• Selectable Sail Geometries: Choose between three projection shapes directly in the terminal:
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• 1/3 Fan (120°): Directional collector array.
• Semicircle (180°): Wide-angle sweep.
• Full Circle (360°): Complete omnidirectional collector disc.

[*] 10-Second Multi-Phase Deployment Sequence: Watch the hatch doors open, the emitter beam ignite and telescope into space, and the energy fan unfurl with live terminal status updates. [*] Survival Balanced Power Output:

• Large Grid: Up to 3.2 MW (equivalent to 20 vanilla solar panels in a single 1x1 block).
• Small Grid: Up to 0.4 MW (equivalent to ~13 small solar panels).

[*] Two-Sided Photonic Absorption: Collects stellar radiation from both sides of the energy field. [*] Station Anchor Protocol (Anti-Exploit): To deploy, the ship must be anchored as a static station. Maneuvering and dynamic flight are locked while the sail is deployed to prevent flying with deployed solar fans. Retract the sail (10s sequence) to unlock flight and navigate freely! [*] Multiplayer & Dedicated Server Ready: Full network synchronization (Packet ID 58350), sound and visual effects replicated cleanly across all clients with seamless Join-In-Progress (JIP) support. [*] 100% Vanilla Safe: Custom isolated script logic. Vanilla parachute hatches and solar panels remain completely untouched. [/list] [hr][/hr]

🛠️ Specifications

Large Grid Emitter:

• Block Size: 1x1x1
• Max Output: 3.2 MW
• Mast Distance: 30.0 meters (~12 blocks clearance)
• Sail Diameter: 55.0 meters
• Components: Steel Plates, Construction, Small Tubes, Motors, Solar Cells (120), Superconductors (20), Computers, Bulletproof Glass.

Small Grid Emitter:

• Block Size: 1x1x1
• Max Output: 0.4 MW (400 kW)
• Mast Distance: 10.0 meters (~20 small blocks clearance)
• Sail Diameter: 16.0 meters
• Components: Steel Plates, Construction, Small Tubes, Motors, Solar Cells (30), Superconductors (5), Computers, Bulletproof Glass.

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📖 How to Use

[olist] [*] Build the OZ Solar Sail Emitter on your station or ship. [*] If placed on a mobile ship, convert your grid to a station via the Info tab (Convert to Station). [*] Open the Control Panel or assign the Toggle Solar Sail action to your cockpit toolbar. [*] Trigger Deploy: Enjoy the 10-second sequence while the hatch opens, the guide beam extends, and the sail unfurls. [*] Once fully deployed, stellar harvesting goes online and supplies power to your grid. [*] When preparing to fly, trigger Retract. Once fully folded, convert back to a ship and fly away! [/olist] [hr][/hr]

🔧 Compatibility

• Fully compatible with BuildInfo, WeaponCore, Defense Shields, and all major UI mods.
• Works in Singleplayer, Hosted Multiplayer, and Dedicated Servers.

[hr][/hr] Created with passion by OZ Gaming.