Using Fuel Tanks

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Using Fuel Tanks

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I installed an extra fuel tank on a missile pylon and the only instruction was "transfer 3ly of fuel at the touch of a button". Sadly it did not mention which button and I can't find it. My fuel gauge shows +3 but I have no idea how to transfer this to the ships tank?

Any suggestions?
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If anything is installed on a missile pylon, you only need to select it like a missile (using the "Y" key), then firing it like a missile (using the "M" key) -- although, full disclosure, I don't use this OXP normally, so I could be completely wrong...
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You might need to have the Multi-Targeting System fitted to select the appropriate pylon.
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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Cody wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:42 am
You might need to have the Multi-Targeting System fitted to select the appropriate pylon.
No. Just activate missiles, cycle missile pylons pressing Y, select external fuel tank and fire it like missile. phkb is completely right :D
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Thanks, stranger! It's been a long time since I used this OXP, or had anything other than missiles on my pylons.
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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Re: Using Fuel Tanks

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Thanks, managed to get them working. Didn't help me with the Collector mission though so I have given up on that and gone back to 4 missiles. If I can't do the first task I'm unlikely to be able to do any of the rest and it's just become a waste of time.
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