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Feature: Side thrusters for drifting / lateral movement #8

@leighmcculloch

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@leighmcculloch

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Add side thrusters separate from the turning/rotation controls, enabling lateral movement and drifting.

Motivation

  • The music makes you want to drift — it just fits the vibe.
  • Inspired by the Viper from Battlestar Galactica, which has many small thrusters around the nose and body for rotation and movement in multiple directions.
  • Even though drifting doesn't make perfect physical sense in space, it feels right for the gameplay experience.

Suggested behavior

  • New keybindings (e.g. Q/E or A/D) for lateral thrust, independent of ship rotation.
  • Enables strafing and drifting maneuvers — the ship can slide sideways while facing a different direction.

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