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Xcalibur: Bolded the line describing higher dissipation at higher temp

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Bolded the line describing higher dissipation at higher temp

Warlord Kentax at 21:22, 19 June 2024

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Warlord Kentax: /* Heat Management */

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‎Heat Management

Warlord Kentax at 00:05, 3 August 2022

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Warlord Kentax at 07:50, 30 July 2022

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Warlord Kentax at 20:53, 27 July 2022

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Warlord Kentax at 20:52, 27 July 2022

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Warlord Kentax at 22:41, 7 July 2022

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Warlord Kentax at 22:38, 7 July 2022

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Warlord Kentax at 19:00, 11 July 2021

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 # The number of heat sinks your asset has. More heat sinks means more dissipation per second.
 # The current [[map]]. Maps have two different heat variables: '''Ambient temperature''' - Determines how hot one's asset will be once all of its heat has dissipated, it's baseline level of heat. '''Conductivity''' - Determines how quickly heat will dissipate. Just because a map is cold, doesn't mean that one's asset will cool quickly. For example: [[TC_SiriusV|SiriusV]] has a rather cold ambient temperature of -50° but pilots will find their [[assets]] cooling about 20% slower than on normal temperature maps, due to low conductivity. Conductivity and temperature aren't uniform over the entire map on every map either. Many maps have [[water]], which has a high rate of conductivity. Some maps, like [[TC_Scorched|Scorched]] have colder temperatures at higher elevations.
-# Your total heat. When your total heat is higher, it will dissipate faster.
+# Your total heat. '''When your total heat is higher, it will dissipate faster'''.
 # Your current movement. Remaining stationary enables for faster cooling.
 # Moving into deep water will dramatically improve heat sink efficiency, watch out, it also slows down everything's movement speed by 20% except for [[hovers]] and [[aircraft]].

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 # The number of heat sinks your asset has. More heat sinks means more dissipation per second.
-# The current [[map]]. Maps have two different heat variables: 1. Ambient temperature. This determines how hot one's asset will be once all of its heat has dissipated. 2. Conductivity. This determines how quickly heat will dissipate. Just because a map is cold, doesn't mean that one's asset will cool quickly. For example: [[TC_SiriusV|SiriusV]] has a rather cold ambient temperature of -50° but pilots will find their [[assets]] cooling about 20% slower than on normal temperature maps, due to low conductivity. Conductivity and temperature aren't uniform over the entire map on every map either. Many maps have [[water]], which has a high rate of conductivity. Some maps, like [[TC_Scorched|Scorched]] have colder temperatures at higher elevations.
+# The current [[map]]. Maps have two different heat variables: '''Ambient temperature''' - Determines how hot one's asset will be once all of its heat has dissipated, it's baseline level of heat. '''Conductivity''' - Determines how quickly heat will dissipate. Just because a map is cold, doesn't mean that one's asset will cool quickly. For example: [[TC_SiriusV|SiriusV]] has a rather cold ambient temperature of -50° but pilots will find their [[assets]] cooling about 20% slower than on normal temperature maps, due to low conductivity. Conductivity and temperature aren't uniform over the entire map on every map either. Many maps have [[water]], which has a high rate of conductivity. Some maps, like [[TC_Scorched|Scorched]] have colder temperatures at higher elevations.
 # Your total heat. When your total heat is higher, it will dissipate faster.
 # Your current movement. Remaining stationary enables for faster cooling.

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 * Every ground asset has automatic overheat protection also known as 'AutoShutDown' - when it kicks in, your vehicle will shut down to dissipate heat more rapidly and to prevent damage from excessive heat.
-* AutoShutDown can be disabled by pressing the '''[ H ] key'''. This allows the asset to continue to operate. It also unlocks the asset's weapons that would otherwise be unusable when at high levels of heat. It also increases the amount of damage that [[heat sink|heat sinks]] take when overheating.
+* AutoShutDown can be disabled by pressing the '''[ H ] key'''. This allows the asset to continue to operate. It also unlocks the asset's weapons and [[JJ]] equipment that would otherwise be unusable when at high levels of heat. It also increases the amount of damage that [[heat sink|heat sinks]] take when overheating.
 * AutoShutDown is a toggle - pressing it a second time will disengage the override.
       ''(bypassing AutoShutDown and crossing the upper temperature threshold, will cause the unit to shutdown and remain energy less for 2 seconds while inflecting damage to your unit.)''

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 # The number of heat sinks your asset has. More heat sinks means more dissipation per second.
-# The current map. Some maps may modify how well your heat sinks function, either improving or reducing their abilities.
+# The current [[map]]. Maps have two different heat variables: 1. Ambient temperature. This determines how hot one's asset will be once all of its heat has dissipated. 2. Conductivity. This determines how quickly heat will dissipate. Just because a map is cold, doesn't mean that one's asset will cool quickly. For example: [[TC_SiriusV|SiriusV]] has a rather cold ambient temperature of -50° but pilots will find their [[assets]] cooling about 20% slower than on normal temperature maps, due to low conductivity. Conductivity and temperature aren't uniform over the entire map on every map either. Many maps have [[water]], which has a high rate of conductivity. Some maps, like [[TC_Scorched|Scorched]] have colder temperatures at higher elevations.
 # Your total heat. When your total heat is higher, it will dissipate faster.
 # Your current movement. Remaining stationary enables for faster cooling.

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     You can '''Flush Coolant''' to rapidly exchange heat with your surroundings by pressing the '''[ C ]''' key. However, your asset carries a limited amount of coolant, so use it wisely. Be aware that when in lava, like on [[TC_Inferno]], using coolant will still exchange heat, but will cause your asset to ''increase'' in temperature instead of cool.
-    Coolant is refilled whenever you [[repair]] your asset, and damaged heat sinks will also be repaired.
+    [[Coolant]] is refilled whenever you [[repair]] your asset, and damaged heat sinks will also be repaired.
 ==Heat Management==

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	NOTE: Coolant increases the heat exchange rate with one's surroundings making coolant use on cold maps more effective, less effective on hot maps, and fatal when in lava.		NOTE: Coolant increases the heat exchange rate with one's surroundings making coolant use on cold maps more effective, less effective on hot maps, and fatal when in lava.
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		+	==Canon==
		+	'''RADICAL HEAT SINKS'''
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		+	Introduced: 3122 (Federated Suns)
		+	More properly known as the Reclaimed Coolant Flush Injector, the so-called “radical heat sink” system is, in effect, a logical upgrade to the same coolant pod technology prototyped by the Federated Commonwealth in 3049. Where the original coolant pods proved to be one-shot devices, this system enables the ’Mech or fighter to make more frequent flushes in combat. The repeatability is not without some risk, however. Though the flush lines have been reinforced and better insulated to enable its functions, there exists a significant chance of rupture over time, especially if the warrior relies too heavily on the flush to keep his heat levels under control in an intense firefight. For this reason, many pilots and MechWarriors are cautioned to treat the “radical heat sink” system as if it has a more limited recharge supply, stressing that it be used only in cases of extreme emergency. (Field Manual: 3145, p. 247, "Radical Heat Sinks")
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		+	[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Radical_Heat_Sink_System BattleTech reference]
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 * Also, if there's a large body of water nearby, jumping in will aid your heat efficiency depending on how immersed in the water you are -- if the water completely covers you, your heat dissipation increases dramatically.
 * For assets with many, smaller high heat weapons, like [[Heavy Medium Lasers]], it is most heat efficient to chain fire and keep the heat level close to the yellow line. This will maximize heat dissipation and maximize [[DPS]], all without causing major damage.
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 # Your total heat. When your total heat is higher, it will dissipate faster.
 # Your current movement. Remaining stationary enables for faster cooling.
-# Moving into deep water will dramatically improve heat sink efficiency, watch out, it also slows down everything's movement speed except for [[hovers]] and [[aircraft]].
+# Moving into deep water will dramatically improve heat sink efficiency, watch out, it also slows down everything's movement speed by 20% except for [[hovers]] and [[aircraft]].
 # Whether your [[asset]] is [[powering down|powered down]] or online, powered down assets cool faster.
 # Your heat sink health. Damaged heat sinks cool more slowly.

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 '''Heat''' is a waste by-product of firing weapons, using [[Jump Jets]] or specialized equipment like [[MASC]] or the aerospace [[afterburner]]. Heat buildup is harmless until your asset exceeds the yellow line, at which point the asset's weapons are locked out and it reveals the asset's location to all enemies that are currently using [[active radar]]. Overheating into the red-zone will trigger an [[Heat#Heat Management|AutoShutDown]] for ground assets, and will deal massive [[armor]] and [[heat sink]] damage to all assets.
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 # Whether your [[asset]] is [[powering down|powered down]] or online, powered down assets cool faster.
 # Your heat sink health. Damaged heat sinks cool more slowly.
     Overheating too often can damage your [[heat sink]]s, rendering them ineffective.