Orbital Hibernation
Enables the hibernation of Trade Fleets to free up a support slot for another fleet.
| Research Cost | 500 / 1 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Compositional Pattern Engineering |
| Allows |
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By placing a series of vessels in a parking orbit and disabling all non-critical systems, the longevity of the vessels is greatly increased while lowering maintenance costs.
When a trade fleet is unsupported by a system, it is normally destroyed. Fleet Hibernation prevents this from happening. This technology enables you to hibernate your trade fleets. You cannot use your trade fleet while it is hibernating, until it is once again supported. Furthermore, a hibernating fleet can not be upgraded.
The cost to hibernate a trade fleet is 250 , and the use of 1 Orbital Capacity while the fleet is hibernating. The orbital capacity is freed once the fleet is reactivated. Note that you have to pay this cost each time the fleet is hibernated. Once the fleet has support again, it can be reactivated for free. Both hibernation and reactivation take 1 to do.