Ship Repair Question

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Is there a way to repair ships?

I've tried not moving them, moving them into systems, etc and sometimes I get a 1 point restoration of their hit points and then nothing else.
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Ships recover hit points over time. Eventually, you'll be able to repair them. If you put it in the star system, it'll be protected better.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
I have seen ships repair themselves in space and in orbit, as you say, over time. Is there
some expectation of what rate in which state? Just thought that if I knew I could check
for it while testing.

Cheers,
Jack
Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
There's about a 20% chance that a ship will regain a hitpoint on a given turn. Being in orbit doesn't increase this chance, but since it's in orbit, the star has a greater defense value which makes it less likely to be attacked.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Are you saying that regaining a hitpoint is totally random? Or are you saying that
it should take 5 turns to regain one hitpoint?

Cheers,
Jack
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
I am saying that it's random.
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
Cari,

a useful option would be an autopilot until fully repaired option. Maybe sentry or guard already do this, but I'd like to be able to click on damaged ships and have them stay 'repairing' until ready.

I assume there are some plans to eventually allow ships more rapid repair at shipyards?

Paul.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
How about a command that says stay put, make repairs (say 1 hp per every 3 turns or so to a max of 75%) but that doesn't allow the ship to move. If attacked the ship doesn't get the repair bonus. If in a star system, repairs at one point per every 2 turns until fully healed, and with a shipyard 2 points per turn. That way you get a bonus for having the ship focus on repairs, a bonus for having a supply base and raw materials (not canabilizing the ship for spare parts) and a bonus for having a dedicated repair facility.
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
I think she was talking about the current level of the code. From the discussions and
interviews I have seen I think Brad has plans that will be melded in later (before release)
for many of the things you are looking for.

Cheers,
Jack
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
Yep, I was talking about the level of the code.
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
are you planning on changing the randomness of repairing
as by having only a 20% chance to repair, a ship may never repair ..
hope you have utility ships that can go out and repair other ships besides ship yards