Command and Control
Command and control modules are components for ships in the C# version of Aurora. They are used to allow your leaders to offer command bonuses to your ships.
- The Bridge component is the most basic C&C component, required on ships of 1000+ tons. It does not actually have any in-game benefits, as the ship's commander has the same effect with or without a bridge.
- The Auxiliary Control component allows your ship to have an Executive Officer, to oversee crew training.
- The Science Department component allows your ship to have a Science Officer, to oversee survey work.
- The Main Engineering component allows your ship to have a Chief Engineer, to improve maintenance.
- The Combat Information Centre ("CIC") component allows your ship to have a Tactical Officer, to help in combat.
- The Primary Flight Control component allows your ship to have a Commander, Air Group, to help with fighter operations.
- The Flag Bridge component allows your ship to carry a Fleet Commander, who gives a crew reaction skill bonus to all ships in the fleet. (A fleet with no Flag Bridge will still have a fleet commander listed, but they will offer no bonus).
Each of these modules sets a minimum rank for the ship's commanding officer. The commander's actual minimum rank on the final ship is the highest of these values.
Statistics
| Component | Size (HS) | Cost (BP) | Ship CO Minimum Rank | Officer Minimum Rank | Officer Bonus Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge | 1 | 20 | Racial Minimum | N/A | All stats (50% effect if listed below, 100% otherwise) |
| Auxiliary Control | 1 | 15 | Minimum + 1 | Commander - 1 | Crew Training |
| Science Department | 2 | 50 | Minimum + 1 | Commander - 1 | Survey |
| Main Engineering | 3 | 75 | Minimum + 2 | Commander - 2 | Engineering |
| Combat Information Centre | 3 | 75 | Minimum + 2 | Commander - 2 | Tactical |
| Primary Flight Control | 4 | 100 | Minimum + 1 | Commander - 1 | Fighter Operations |
| Flag Bridge | 5 | 125 | Minimum + 2 | Commander + 1 | Reaction (for the whole fleet) |