Prototype for a command line based spaceship controller

Current commands

Turning in degrees

turn (left|right) <angle in degrees>

Turn a given angle.

Turn relative to movement

turn (retrograde|prograde)

Angle the ship either towards (prograde) or against (retrograde) the current direction of travel.

Full thrust

thrust <duration>

Activate thrusters at full power for a time given in seconds.

Thrust with variable power

thrust <duration> <percentage of power to use>

Activate thrusters at a percentage of their possible power for a time given in seconds.

Thrusting to minimal speed

thrust to minimal

Keep thrusting at full power until speed no longer decreases.