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A [[Tractor Beam]] or ''tractor beam'' is a type of
A [[Tractor Beam]] or ''tractor beam'' is a device for collecting salvage that can be installed in a weapons mount on spacecraft or turret. They lock onto objects and pull them into a spacecraft. Pirates make use of tractor beams for collecting cargo from destroyed spacecraft. They are available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]]. [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about tractor beams in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].
that can be installed in a weapons mount on spacecraft.
They are available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]].  
[[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about tractor beams in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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|-
! Version
! Version
! Energy
! Cost
! Cost
! Resale
! Resale
! Resale Damaged
! Repairs
|-
|-
! Privateer
! Privateer
| 4 GJ / second
| 7,500 credits
| 7,500 credits
| 5,000 credits
| 5,000 credits
| 750 credits
| 6-594 credits
|-
|-
|}
|}
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==Users==
==Users==


An Engine Upgrade 1 may be installed on the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]].
A Tractor Beam may be installed on the weapons slots on the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]] or on any [[Top Turret]], [[Bottom Turret]] or [[Tail Turret]].
 
'''Individual Users'''
 
* [[Grayson Burrows]] ([[Tarsus]])


==Images==
==Images==
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Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tractor Beam.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tractor Beam.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Tractor Beam.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Tractor Beam.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Tractor Beam.png
Privateer - VDU - Elements - Tractor Beam.PNG
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==
==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==


'''Tractor Beam'''


 
This system locks onto retrievable objects and pulls them into your ship. A tractor beam is especially useful if you are making a living as a pirate. After blowing up merchants and other ships carrying valuable cargo, you can retrieve the goods and sell them for a handsome profit.
 
'''ENGINES AND SHIELDS'''
 
There are three main functions on the ship that require energy to run: the guns, the afterburners and the shield generators. The tractor beam also requires energy, but is less likely to drain your energy stores quickly. Each engine level provides a discrete amount of energy which is shared by all four functions. Therefore, you need to care-fully balance your weapons loudest and your shield upgrades with your engine level so you will always have sufficient energy resources at your disposal.
 
'''MAXIMUM UPGRADE LEVELS FOR PLAYER SHIPS '''
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! ''Possible Ship Upgade Levels''
! ''Tarsus''
! ''Galaxy''
! ''Centurion''
! ''Orion
|-
! ''Maximum Engine Upgrade''
| 1
| 3
| 3
| 5
|-
! ''Maximum Shield Upgrade''
| 2
| 3
| 3
| 5
|-
|}
 
You will begin flying each mission with all shields activated. This uses a sizeable por-tion of your energy resources. Pressing S cycles through all possible shield usage levels, from high to low. (Pressing S with shields off brings them back on at full power.)
 
'''POSSIBLE USAGE LEVELS FOR EACH SHIELD UPGRADE'''
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!
!
!colspan="4"|''Steps in Usage Level''
|-
!rowspan="5"|''Upgrades''
|-
! 1
| Off
| Full Shields
|
|
|-
! 2
| Off
| Level 1
| Full Shields
|
|-
! 3-5
| Off
| Level 1
| Level 2
| Full Shields
|-
|}
 
'''SHIELD AND ENERGY UPGRADE COMBINATIONS'''
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!
!
!colspan="7"|''Shield Upgrades''
|-
!
!
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
|-
!rowspan="6"|''Engine Upgrades''
|-
! 1
| '''Good'''
| Not advisable
| Doesn't work
| Doesn't work
| Doesn't work
|-
! 2
| '''Ideal'''
| '''Good'''
| Not advisable
| Doesn't work
| Doesn't work
|-
! 3
| Not advisable
| '''Ideal'''
| '''Good'''
| Not advisable
| Doesn't work
|-
! 4
| Not advisable
| Not advisable
| '''Ideal'''
| '''Good'''
| Not advisable
|-
! 5
| Not advisable
| Not advisable
| Not advisable
| '''Ideal'''
| '''Good'''
|-
|}
 
Each ''Ideal'' shield and engine combination allows you to fly and fight at nearly all times with all shields activated. With Ideal combinations, it takes about 2.5 seconds for your guns to recharge to full firing power.
 
For Each ''Good'' shield and engine combination, it is advisable to keep your shield usage at level 1 or 2. With Good combinations, it takes about 4 seconds for your guns to recharge to full firing power.
 
* ''Ideally, you should keep your shields on Level 1 or 2 at all times. If you turn them off completely and then decide to toggle back through to a different level, your shields will take several seconds to regenerate. During this time you will be vulnerable to all enemy attacks. — "Deetchman"''
 
* ''If you're a good pilot, you could risk turning off your shields and immediately turning them back on when your enemy is turning away from you. This will give you a tremendous boost of energy for your guns and your afterburners. Pray that your enemy doesn't turn around and shoot at you too soon or you might take serious damage. This strategy is only advisable for the brave pilot. — "Lord Emperor"''


<gallery>
<gallery>
PPG - 58.png
PPG - 61.png
PPG - 59.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right Outer CUT.png|Outer Starboard (cut)
Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right Outer CUT.png|Outer Starboard (cut)
Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left Outer CUT.png|Outer Port (cut)
Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left Outer CUT.png|Outer Port (cut)
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===Unused Manual Art===
<gallery>
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tractor Beam.png
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[[category:Ship Components]]
[[category:Ship Components]]
[[category:Components Sold by Ship Dealers]]
[[category:Components Sold by Ship Dealers]]
[[category:Engine Upgades]]

Latest revision as of 00:31, 21 April 2023

Tractor Beam
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tractor Beam.PNG


A Tractor Beam or tractor beam is a device for collecting salvage that can be installed in a weapons mount on spacecraft or turret. They lock onto objects and pull them into a spacecraft. Pirates make use of tractor beams for collecting cargo from destroyed spacecraft. They are available for sale to privateers at ship dealers. Gabriel Quentin wrote about tractor beams in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW.

Specifications

Version Energy Cost Resale Resale Damaged Repairs
Privateer 4 GJ / second 7,500 credits 5,000 credits 750 credits 6-594 credits

Users

A Tractor Beam may be installed on the weapons slots on the stock Tarsus, Orion, Galaxy and Centurion or on any Top Turret, Bottom Turret or Tail Turret.

Images

  • Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tractor Beam.PNG
  • Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Tractor Beam.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Tractor Beam.png
  • Privateer - VDU - Elements - Tractor Beam.PNG

Mounted

  • Tarsus - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right.PNG
  • Tarsus - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left.PNG
  • Orion - Weapon - Tractor Beam.png
  • Galaxy - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right.png
  • Galaxy - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left.png
  • Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right Inner.png
  • Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left Inner.png

Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide

Tractor Beam

A tractor beam is the key to efficient salvage. Cargo is usually found after a battle, waiting for collection. Items collected are automatically added to your manifest. The energy drain is 4 GJ / second.

  • Privateer Manual - Page 57.jpg

Privateer Playtesters' Guide

Tractor Beam

This system locks onto retrievable objects and pulls them into your ship. A tractor beam is especially useful if you are making a living as a pirate. After blowing up merchants and other ships carrying valuable cargo, you can retrieve the goods and sell them for a handsome profit.

  • PPG - 61.png

Appearances

Behind the Screens

Wing Commander Privateer contains graphics overlays for missile launchers, torpedo launchers and tractor beams on two additional outer weapons slots on the Centurion. These slots were removed from the final build of the game.

  • Outer Starboard (cut)

    Outer Starboard (cut)

  • Outer Port (cut)

    Outer Port (cut)

Unused Manual Art

  • Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tractor Beam.png

Source Models

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