# STAR WARS: Squadrons

## Connection Method

**Shared Memory** — Star Wars Squadrons provides telemetry through shared memory, but requires a symbolic link workaround to bypass the game's launcher.

## Setup Steps

### 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator

* Press `Windows + R`
* Type `cmd` and press `Ctrl + Shift + Enter` to run as administrator

### 2. Navigate to Your Installation Directory

Use the `cd` command to navigate to your game installation folder.

**Example Steam installation path:**

```cmd
cd "D:\Games\steam\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\STAR WARS Squadrons"
```

### 3. Backup the Original Launcher

Rename the original launcher executable to create a backup:

```cmd
rename starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe starwarssquadrons_oldlauncher.exe
```

### 4. Create Symbolic Link

Create a symbolic link that points to the main game executable:

```cmd
mklink starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe starwarssquadrons.exe
```

### 5. Set Read-Only Protection

1. Right-click on the newly created `starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe` symbolic link.
2. Select **Properties**.
3. Check the **Read-only** checkbox.
4. Click **OK**.

## Available Telemetry

* **Orientation**: Pitch, Roll, Yaw
* **Acceleration**: G-forces
* **Speed**: Ship velocity

### Telemetry Quality: ★★★☆☆

## Recommended Starting Settings

* **Primary Cue Gain**: 60–90%
* **Smoothing**: Medium
* **Washout**: Medium

## Known Quirks

* **Symbolic link required**: The symlink workaround is needed because the game's launcher prevents direct execution of the game executable, which is required for shared memory access.
* **Read-only flag**: Setting the symlink as read-only prevents Steam from overwriting it during updates.
* **Steam may overwrite**: After major game updates, Steam may restore the original launcher. You'll need to repeat the setup.

## Troubleshooting

### No telemetry data

1. Verify the symbolic link is in place.
2. Make sure the game is launching through the symlink (not the original launcher).
3. Ensure you are in a match flying a ship.
4. Restart both the game and DR Sim Manager.


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