Of Wind And Sun

Abandoned during the colony war because it was considered too fragile for both merchantmen and warships, today solar sail technology, rediscovered and adapted for the first time by Jasmine "Jazz" Durand, is back thanks to the "Amun Dunn" manufacturer and some of his ...business partners. Integrated with the most recent discovery of energy fields with modulated geometry, capable of deforming the space in front of the sail thus generating traction, it simultaneously accumulates extra energy thanks to the impact of solar photons. The result is a solar sail with extremely high efficiency, capable of making any ship incredibly maneuverable but with a reduced consumption of energy that is thus available for other systems. In 2028 it has become one of the most appreciated technologies by the members of the Crimson Fleet, but the enormous economic potential and versatility of these new solar sails has not escaped either the Trade Authority or the GalBank and it is quickly becoming the preferred way of traveling for every explorer.

This first release contents:

-5 versions of main sails ails in two color variants, Gold and Red: Single/Double/Triple/Side/Junk version; -1 version of bowsprit sail in 3 different sizes, to better adapt to the type of ship assembled; -Red version are more expensive than Gold version, but with slightly better stats.

First Update (1.1) content:

Added Blue Sail version for: -Single Sail -Double Sail -Bowsprit Sail (Small Only) -Side Sail

Added new Sails: -Wing Sail (Gold & Blue Versions only) -Jib Sail (Gold & Blue Version only) -Scallop Sail (Gold, Red & Blue Version. Particularly large, i recommend using one or a maximum of 2 of these solar sails.)

Added new part: W-01 Shield Generator, a "rudder wheel like" shield for your sailing ships build. As you get closer you will be able to appreciate its distortion field.

Requirements to obtain the sails and the Shield:

-Perk: Starship Design Level 1 -Player Level: 1 -Vendors: Amun Dunn vendors, ship sails and W-01 shield can be bought at most ship technicians found in the big cities, showrooms or staryards.(New Atlantis, Neon, ...)

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS for ship-building:

Ships with sail masts have a considerable vertical bulk. I tried to inhibit the use of "dorsal" dockers and if the sails are on the same level as the docker you will receive the classic error message, more creative constructions and less traditional assemblies can limit this warning during assembly. Furthermore, with a superior docker you would risk interfering with the modules of the stations or ships you dock to, this reduces immersion... finding a sail that appears out of nowhere in the middle of a corridor is not immersive. So, except for asymmetric constructions that perhaps reduce interference, my advice is to remain faithful to a possible reality of this technology, with the limitations that it entails. Create ships that have lateral dockers (port side is more realistic) or with ventral dockers which are usually the best solution, for traditional designs. In the case of side dockers, the "side" type sails (usually they do not interfere if you use ventral dockers) must be positioned with care to maintain immersion, but you will not be prevented from positioning them if they are on the same level as the side docker.

It is a new (old) way of thinking about the design of a ship, easier done than said.

This mod is intended as a long-term addition to the main game, in this regard additional sails and integrative technologies will be added, the models themselves will eventually be updated to keep in touch with new game content. More generally, each faction will receive its share of sailing ships. All models are completely original and specifically created to integrate with the technology already present inside Starfield and for compatibility.

A little sailor's secret...if you manage to find the right balance...you won't need traditional engines, enjoy the crackling sound of the energy fields under maximum boost.

WANT MORE? This mod was created in conjunction with the free mod "Of Wind And Sun Ships", an integration of solar sail technology into the various factions in Starfield. Check the store for more details!

Enjoy "Of Wind And Sun".