Thruster - Revision history

Nicknme: clean up

2026-08-26T16:04:02Z

clean up

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:04, 26 August 2026
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	The speed and acceleration of a given starship is determined by a number of functions and variables. For this reason, most players simply add thrusters by increment while testing the speed and acceleration values, until either of these values starts going down. That said, the discerning shipwright may still be interested in calculating the optimal thruster count beforehand, to save themselves time and energy.		The speed and acceleration of a given starship is determined by a number of functions and variables. For this reason, most players simply add thrusters by increment while testing the speed and acceleration values, until either of these values starts going down. That said, the discerning shipwright may still be interested in calculating the optimal thruster count beforehand, to save themselves time and energy.

	=== Speed calculation: ===		=== Speed calculation ===
	To begin, let ''t'' = the total sum speed of all thrusters on a ship (for example, if a ship has 3 ion thrusters, then t = 12).		To begin, let ''t'' = the total sum speed of all thrusters on a ship (for example, if a ship has 3 ion thrusters, then t = 12).

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	Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.		Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.
	=== Acceleration calculation: ===		=== Acceleration calculation ===
	tbd		tbd

	=== Source Code: ===		=== Source Code ===
	the following code is used to determine the speed and acceleration of ships ingame. The above equations derive from this code.		the following code is used to determine the speed and acceleration of ships ingame. The above equations derive from this code.

John Minecraft: /* Source Code: */

2026-06-28T02:08:43Z

Source Code:

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       };
 TBD
 * code block formatting

John Minecraft: /* Calculation */

2026-06-27T19:24:28Z

Calculation

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	''m'' = mass of the starship		''m'' = mass of the starship

	~~So we can just add thrusters indefinitely to get a super speedy ship, right?~~ '''~~WRONG!!~~''' ~~As more thrusters are added~~, the ~~total weight ''w'' increases, so~~ that the ~~value multiplied by ''t'' will reduce the effective speed~~.		'''Mass footnote:''' Different blocks in a starship have different mass values. Concrete blocks have a mass value of 1, while almost all other blocks have a mass equal to their blast resistance times 5, or a mass of 1, whichever is higher. The total mass of the ship is the sum off the mass of all its blocks that make up the ship.

	The next equation is the max speed equation, and it caps the top speed of your starship. The max speed ''v'' is calculated as follows:
			So we can just add thrusters indefinitely to get a super speedy ship, right? '''WRONG!!''' The next equation is the max speed equation, and it caps the top speed of your starship. The max speed ''v'' is calculated as follows:

	''v = (r * 0.4) / s''		''v = (r * 0.4) / s''
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	Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.		Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.

	=== Acceleration calculation: ===		=== Acceleration calculation: ===
	tbd		tbd

GriffMinester: made minor clarification about it and "reactor" but doesnt help much

2026-06-27T11:32:40Z

made minor clarification about it and "reactor" but doesnt help much

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	Where:		Where:

	''r ='' reactor output		''r ='' starship energy output (for some reason called reactor output, not to be confused with the reactors used for Tech 2 and Supercapital ships)

	Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.		Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.

John Minecraft at 01:51, 26 June 2026

2026-06-26T01:51:42Z

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	''m'' = mass of the starship		''m'' = mass of the starship

	So we can just add thrusters indefinitely to get a super speedy ship, right? '''WRONG!!''' The next equation is the max speed equation, and it caps the top speed of your starship. The max speed ''v'' is calculated as follows:		So we can just add thrusters indefinitely to get a super speedy ship, right? '''WRONG!!''' As more thrusters are added, the total weight ''w'' increases, so that the value multiplied by ''t'' will reduce the effective speed.

			The next equation is the max speed equation, and it caps the top speed of your starship. The max speed ''v'' is calculated as follows:

	''v = (r * 0.4) / s''		''v = (r * 0.4) / s''
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	''r ='' reactor output		''r ='' reactor output

	Note that the max speed reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.		Note that the max speed also reduces with each thruster you add. Thus, a careful selection of thrusters must be made for optimal ship performance.

	=== Acceleration calculation: ===		=== Acceleration calculation: ===

John Minecraft: JOHN MINECRAFT

2026-06-26T01:48:28Z

JOHN MINECRAFT

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 To begin, let ''t'' = the total sum speed of all thrusters on a ship (for example, if a ship has 3 ion thrusters, then t = 12).
-THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL SPEED THE SPACESHIP WILL HAVE. Rather, this value is used in two equations to determine the actual ship speed.
+'''THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL SPEED THE SPACESHIP WILL HAVE'''. Rather, this value is used in two equations to determine the actual ship speed. Firstly, the weight of each thruster must be considered to get the ''effective speed s.''
-The first equation is "calculated speed" ''c'', determined as follows:
+''s = t * 0.85 <sup>w^0.5</sup>''
-<math> e </math>
+Where
 * code block formatting
 * check that it's actually correct (pretty sure the linked spreadsheet is bad)

John Minecraft: /* Calculation */

2026-06-26T01:28:08Z

Calculation

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	==Calculation==		==Calculation==
	~~tbd~~:		The speed and acceleration of a given starship is determined by a number of functions and variables. For this reason, most players simply add thrusters by increment while testing the speed and acceleration values, until either of these values starts going down. That said, the discerning shipwright may still be interested in calculating the optimal thruster count beforehand, to save themselves time and energy.

			=== Speed calculation: ===
			To begin, let ''t'' = the total sum speed of all thrusters on a ship (for example, if a ship has 3 ion thrusters, then t = 12).

			THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL SPEED THE SPACESHIP WILL HAVE. Rather, this value is used in two equations to determine the actual ship speed.

			The first equation is "calculated speed" ''c'', determined as follows:

			<math> e </math>
	* code block formatting		* code block formatting
	* check that it's actually correct (pretty sure the linked spreadsheet is bad)		* check that it's actually correct (pretty sure the linked spreadsheet is bad)

Eyrzeke at 20:04, 25 June 2026

2026-06-25T20:04:20Z

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	\| resource_value4 = 1		\| resource_value4 = 1
	}}		}}
	Afterburners provide plenty of acceleration and speed in a small package but are less efficient than other thrusters.		Afterburners provide plenty of acceleration and speed in a small package but are less efficient than other thrusters. They are typically the best thruster for most applications.

			The magma block can be any [[Thruster Block\|thruster block]].
	{{clear}}		{{clear}}

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	\| resource_value2 = 1		\| resource_value2 = 1
	}}		}}
	'''Ion thrusters''' accelerate very slowly but can be used to achieve high top speeds.		'''Ion thrusters''' accelerate very slowly but can be used to achieve high top speeds. These are typically used on cheaper vessels where acceleration is less of a concern than cost is.

			The sea lantern can be any [[Thruster Block\|thruster block]].
	{{clear}}		{{clear}}

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	\| resource_value2 = 1		\| resource_value2 = 1
	}}		}}
	'''Plasma thrusters''' have a lower top speed but provide efficient acceleration.		'''Plasma thrusters''' have a lower top speed but provide efficient acceleration. These are typically not used on most ships because of their poor overall stats.

			The redstone lamp can be any [[Thruster Block\|thruster block]].
	{{clear}}		{{clear}}

Wiki Port 2 at 12:22, 22 February 2025

2025-02-22T12:22:02Z

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	\| resource_title1 = [[Printer\|Sponge]]		\| resource_title1 = [[Printer\|Sponge]]
	\| resource_value1 = 1		\| resource_value1 = 1
	\| ~~resource_title1~~ = [[Thruster Block]]		\| resource_title2 = [[Thruster Block]]
	\| ~~resource_value1~~ = 1		\| resource_value2 = 1
	}}		}}
	'''Ion thrusters''' accelerate very slowly but can be used to achieve high top speeds.		'''Ion thrusters''' accelerate very slowly but can be used to achieve high top speeds.
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	\| resource_title1 = [[Redstone]] Block		\| resource_title1 = [[Redstone]] Block
	\| resource_value1 = 1		\| resource_value1 = 1
	\| ~~resource_title1~~ = [[Thruster Block]]		\| resource_title2 = [[Thruster Block]]
	\| ~~resource_value1~~ = 1		\| resource_value2 = 1
	}}		}}
	'''Plasma thrusters''' have a lower top speed but provide efficient acceleration.		'''Plasma thrusters''' have a lower top speed but provide efficient acceleration.

Wiki Port 2 at 12:21, 22 February 2025

2025-02-22T12:21:49Z

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	\| resource_title1 = [[Iron]] Block		\| resource_title1 = [[Iron]] Block
	\| resource_value1 = 1		\| resource_value1 = 1
	\| ~~resource_title1~~ = [[Printer\|Sponge]]		\| resource_title2 = [[Printer\|Sponge]]
	\| ~~resource_value1~~ = 1		\| resource_value2 = 1
	\| ~~resource_title1~~ = [[Gold]] Block		\| resource_title3 = [[Gold]] Block
	\| ~~resource_value1~~ = 1		\| resource_value3 = 1
	\| ~~resource_title1~~ = [[Thruster Block]]		\| resource_title4 = [[Thruster Block]]
	\| ~~resource_value1~~ = 1		\| resource_value4 = 1
	}}		}}
	Afterburners provide plenty of acceleration and speed in a small package but are less efficient than other thrusters.		Afterburners provide plenty of acceleration and speed in a small package but are less efficient than other thrusters.
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	\| custom_property_title3 = Weight		\| custom_property_title3 = Weight
	\| custom_property_value3 = 1.0		\| custom_property_value3 = 1.0
			\| resource_title1 = [[Printer\|Sponge]]
			\| resource_value1 = 1
			\| resource_title1 = [[Thruster Block]]
			\| resource_value1 = 1
	}}		}}
	'''Ion thrusters''' accelerate very slowly but can be used to achieve high top speeds.		'''Ion thrusters''' accelerate very slowly but can be used to achieve high top speeds.
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	\| custom_property_title3 = Weight		\| custom_property_title3 = Weight
	\| custom_property_value3 = 1.0		\| custom_property_value3 = 1.0
			\| resource_title1 = [[Redstone]] Block
			\| resource_value1 = 1
			\| resource_title1 = [[Thruster Block]]
			\| resource_value1 = 1
	}}		}}
	'''Plasma thrusters''' have a lower top speed but provide efficient acceleration.		'''Plasma thrusters''' have a lower top speed but provide efficient acceleration.