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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The EM-Rail Ejector is used to propel [[Solar_Sail|Solar Sails]] into an orbit around a star to form a[[Dyson_Sphere#The_Dyson_Swarm| Dyson swarm]]. | |||
In order to launch a Solar Sail, the EM-Rail Ejector must have direct line of sight to the point the Solar Sail will occupy in the swarm. Therefore, players usually construct EM-Rail Ejectors at the poles of the planet, to ensure continuous operation. | |||
==Required Technology== | ==Required Technology== | ||
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==Player Tips & Tricks== | ==Player Tips & Tricks== | ||
The pitch angle (vertical angle) must be between 5 degrees and 60 degrees to allow firing. When the pitch angle is outside these ranges, the EM-Rail Ejector glows orange instead of blue, and the "Target Status" info will read "{{glow|Pitch limit}}" instead of "Active". | |||
Additionally, the line of sight to the targeted Solar Sail position cannot be blocked by a celestial body (which may commonly occur on satellites of gas giants). | |||
A sorter can take excess Solar Sails from the EM-Rail Ejector so that they can be fed into another Rail Ejector, either via a conveyor belt or directly. | |||
==Historical== | ==Historical== | ||