Can't get tractor beam to fire

[Ubern]

I just bought an Elephant and have set up my first complex. Now Im ready to move an asteroid in range and make this complex loop a closed one.

I have outfitted my elephant with one tractor beam. It is equiped in the rear turret slot as recommened by several guides. But I cant get the dang thing to fire on the asteroid...or anything for that matter. This must be an incredibly simple problem because all the guides and posts on the subject of moving an asteroid just say "get in range and [fire] your tractor beam."

So is there a special button for forcing the tractor beam to fire? Ive tried telling it to fire on my target (autopilot>commands>turret commands) and it does nothing. Or are you able to take direct control of a turret somehow? Cause that would be kinda awesome in a fight.

Thanks,
Ubern

[fullmetal66]

Try the F1 key. It switches between turrets.

[tbowen]

In my experience you do need to be in the turret to get the TB to fire. As fullmetal66 mentioned, the F1 key switches between the various turret views.

[Cpt.Jericho]

You can't tow asteroids, BTW. You'll have to put a mine on it first.

[Ubern]

Thank you guys =D. I was able to pull a station around. I was about to ask why i still cant move an asteroid...but looks like Cpt. Jericho answered that one already!

Thanks for the quick response

[tbowen]

Good job Jericho--I totally missed that the OP was trying to tow a mine-less asteroid! Good save.

[Cpt.Jericho]

Prepare the tinfoil hats! I can read your minds.

[eldyranx3]

Prepare the tinfoil hats! I can read your minds.

*Tightens it down* What you work for the Federal Reserve or something?! Get that floride out of my drinking water