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| − | There are only three xenon gas related parts available at the moment. The [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]] is an extremely efficient engine which consumes xenon and a lot of [[electric charge]], and produces | + | There are only three xenon gas related parts available at the moment. The [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]] is an extremely efficient engine which consumes small amounts of xenon gas and a lot of [[electric charge]], and produces just 2 kN of thrust, limiting its uses to small probes or rovers, for the simple reason that burn times would be extremely large in heavier crafts, which is not generally considered a good thing by gamers. In the real world, ion engines have been used because of the high efficiency, when time is no object. The inline [[PB-X150 Xenon Container]] and the radially attached [[PB-X50R Xenon Container]] are tanks which can supply the engine with xenon, however additional means of generation and storage are necessary to supply electricity. One should remember to put bring either very large batteries and a slowly replenishing electricity source or a series of large solar panels to help power the xenon engines. In the event that your ion engines stop running and flame out, you should check your electricity supplies as this is usually the problem. |
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Revision as of 14:07, 26 November 2014
| Xenon gas | ||
| Density | 0.1 kg/unit | |
| Transferable | Yes | |
| Tweakable | Yes | |
| Drainable | Yes | |
| Flow mode | Everywhere | |
| Cost | 4  /unit
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| 40 /kg
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
Xenon gas is a fuel resource that powers only ion engines. With a density of only 0.1 kg per unit this is the lightest resource after electric charge.
Uses
There are only three xenon gas related parts available at the moment. The PB-ION Electric Propulsion System is an extremely efficient engine which consumes small amounts of xenon gas and a lot of electric charge, and produces just 2 kN of thrust, limiting its uses to small probes or rovers, for the simple reason that burn times would be extremely large in heavier crafts, which is not generally considered a good thing by gamers. In the real world, ion engines have been used because of the high efficiency, when time is no object. The inline PB-X150 Xenon Container and the radially attached PB-X50R Xenon Container are tanks which can supply the engine with xenon, however additional means of generation and storage are necessary to supply electricity. One should remember to put bring either very large batteries and a slowly replenishing electricity source or a series of large solar panels to help power the xenon engines. In the event that your ion engines stop running and flame out, you should check your electricity supplies as this is usually the problem.
