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*[[StarMap]] - Important for navigating around the universe. It will allow you to view your surroundings (nearby stars and your solar system).
*[[AirSupply]] - Provides oxygen for you to breathe. Remember; you can't breathe in space! Without this component, you would quickly suffocate in the void of space, or in planets without a breathable atmosphere.
*[[VehicleSeat]] - The vehicle seat
*[[SpawnPoint]] - Allows you to spawn back at your ship after dying. '''Make sure that it is locked.'''
*A [[:Category:Propulsion|propulsion device]] - You can choose between a [[Rocket]], [[IonRocket]], or a [[Thruster]]. Make sure to provide sufficient [[Cooler|cooling]] while they are active, as they
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*[[GravityGenerator]] - Provides gravity in space, without it you will not fall down. It is highly recommended, but optional.
*[[Telescope]] - The telescope
*[[Anchor]] - Allows you to anchor your ship, which
*[[StudAligner]] - Useful to stud align your ship. It's recommended you stud align before working on your ship.
===Building the ship ===
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To begin, try to find a large, open clearing near your base. It
After you've found a suitable spot to build your ship at, begin by placing a small pillar.
[[File:StartershipBuilding1.png|center|frameless|894x894px]]
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You will now set up controls and life support. Craft 2 [[Switch|Switches]], 3 [[Button|Buttons]], 2 [[Antenna|Antennae]] and 1 [[Polysilicon]].
Attach the buttons to the VehicleSeat, and configure their KeyInput (the keybinding you'll use to activate them). Set it to whatever you prefer.
Attach the switches to your power cells. On one of them, place your life support ([[AirSupply]] and [[GravityGenerator]]). On the other, you
Connect your [[StudAligner]] and [[Anchor]] to the other 2 buttons.
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You should now ensure that they are getting power. If possible, connect them to '''<big>both</big>''' PowerCells. You may want to have your navigation systems on a [[switch]], as they use power. You
[[File:StartershipBuilding4.png|center|895x895px|thumb|Note there is an instrument attached to the PowerCells in this example to display the ship's total power. This is
The only remaining step is to power it! [[SolarPanel|SolarPanels]] are used in this guide, as they are relatively cheap and require no upkeep. This makes them a great choice for your first ship. [[Power and logic#Generating power|Other sources of power]]
Simply connect
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