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SC Hauling Tools

Multi-system cargo hauling route optimizer for Star Citizen. Plan, calculate, track, and share optimal multi-mission routes with real-time 3D visualization.

Key features: OCR screenshot import, CSV shopping list import, interactive 2D/3D star map (Stanton, Pyro, Nyx), cross-system jump support, container decomposition, route sharing via URL, step-by-step route tracking with storage notes.

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Vite, Three.js, Plotly.js, Tesseract.js (OCR), LZ-String, and a custom genetic algorithm.

This is an unofficial Star Citizen fansite, not affiliated with the Cloud Imperium group of companies. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC.

Based on the work of SigmaPrimer — thanks to him.

Tool Guide

Purpose: Plan optimal multi-mission cargo hauling routes across Stanton, Pyro, and Nyx — minimizing travel distance while respecting ship capacity and container sizes.

Getting Started

1. Set Starting Location & Capacity: Enter your ship's max cargo capacity (SCU) and select where you begin. The tool supports all locations across Stanton, Pyro, and Nyx.
2. Add Missions: Choose a mission type (Direct, Multiple Drop Off, Multiple Pick Up, Free Shopping) and fill in the fields — or import via:
   • OCR Screenshot — paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V) or drag & drop an image
   • CSV Shopping List — Erkul export format supported
3. Review: Edit or delete missions from the "Added Missions" list.
4. Calculate: Press Calculate in the top bar. A progress bar tracks the computation. Click again to cancel.

Using the Route Summary

• Step-by-step stops — ordered pickups and drop-offs with container breakdown (colored chips by SCU size).
• Check off cargo — tick completed items; when all items at a stop are done, the stop collapses automatically.
• Storage notes — click the slot indicator to add notes about where you placed cargo in your ship.
• Share route — click the share icon to generate a shareable URL with your full route encoded.
• Route complete — when all stops are done, a completion banner appears.

Map & Visualization

• 2D Map — interactive Plotly scatter with route lines, hover for location details.
• 3D Map — Three.js star map with orbit camera, system selection, focus on stops, and a follow-camera mode that tracks your route progress.
• Cross-system jumps — routes that span systems (e.g. Stanton → Pyro) show jump indicators.

GA Parameters Quick Reference

• Population Size: Candidate routes per generation. More = better exploration, slower.
• Generations: Evolutionary steps. More = more refinement.
• Mutation Rate: Randomness (0–1). Higher = more diversity, risk of instability.
• Runs: Independent full searches. Best final route across all runs is kept.

Tips

• Start modest (Pop 100, Gen 100, 1 Run) then scale up.
• Higher mutation (0.4–0.6) helps early exploration; lower (0.1–0.3) stabilizes later.
• For cross-system routes, use more generations — the search space is larger.
• Use the 3D map to visually validate your route before heading out.
• Received a shared route? Just paste the URL in your browser — the tool will load the full route automatically.