Orbits

Created by Captain Cian D'Anvers on 01/11/2020 @ 11:35am

Geosynchronous

Achieved by matching the planet's rotation, direction and speed so that the ship can remain above the planet at a fixed point for the entire planetary rotation. This is the preferred orbit when beaming down an away team.

Equatorial

The orbit follows the center of the planet but does not remain in a fixed position.

Polar

Circles the planet at the polar ice caps.

Defensive

Orbit maintained above an area that the ship is protecting.

Low Orbit

Can be used with any of the above for the purpose of transporting crew that are on the planet when atmospheric conditions make it impossible to get a transporter lock from standard distances.

High Orbit

Can be used along with any of the above to keep the ship out of range of planetary weapons/defense systems.