Expedition Bridge and Control Logic

At a Glance

• The bridge is not a decorative image but a state-bound control interface.
• Mandatory messages block invalid follow-up actions until acknowledged.
• Engine, course, search, radio, sonar and tanker state remain synchronised with the server.

Open and leave the bridge

Open the active expedition through Vessel Control. Without an active assignment the empty state is shown. Leave bridge closes only the interface; a running voyage, search or salvage operation is not stopped.

Control areas

Area	Purpose
Wheel and course instrument	Select a search pattern in fixed detents.
Speed control and engine	Set speed and start or pause travel or searching.
Chart	Control vessel position, search radius, next waypoints and home course.
Radio	Coordinate crew, tanker and salvage command.
Echo sounder and sonar	Set sonar state and search depth.
Mission overview	Check the current assignment, settings and discovery chance.

Why controls may be locked

Controls follow phase and mandatory action. While an arrival, search result, salvage operation or tanker confirmation is unresolved, contradictory actions remain disabled. This is part of workflow safety and not a browser error.