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The '''JETTISON''' command permanently removes items from a ship's inventory, usually to free cargo space. It was added to classic ''Galactic Empire'' in the base [[GEREADME.DOC#As_Released_(3.2c)|3.2c release]].

== Syntax ==
Classic and [[ge-next]] use the same basic syntax:

<syntaxhighlight lang="text">
JETTISON amount item
JETTISON ALL item
</syntaxhighlight>

<code>amount</code> must be a positive number no greater than the quantity aboard. <code>ALL</code> removes the ship's entire inventory of the selected item. Unlike some expanded ge-next cargo commands, JETTISON does not support a negative "all but" quantity.

Examples:

<syntaxhighlight lang="text">
JETTISON 10 MISSILES
JETTISON ALL ION
JET 500 FOOD
</syntaxhighlight>

The command has no location or speed requirement. Jettisoned cargo does not become a recoverable object in space and cannot be retrieved later; its count is simply subtracted from the ship.

Classic Galactic Empire omits spies and gold from the Jettison HELP command, and also doesn't include zippers in the example text.

== ge-next ==
ge-next retains numeric and <code>ALL</code> jettisoning, but version 0.3 prohibited jettisoning men, troops, or spies. These three categories represent people rather than ordinary disposable cargo.

When torpedoes or mines are discarded, ge-next reports that they were defused and jettisoned. This is a presentation distinction only: all eligible items are removed immediately, and none leave a persistent object or hazard behind the ship.

Use the [[Transfer command]] instead when moving cargo between a ship and an orbiting planet. Use [[Report command|REPORT INVENTORY]] to inspect the ship's cargo and remaining capacity.

== See also ==

* [[MBMGEHLP.MSG#HELP_JETTISON|Classic HELP JETTISON]]
* [[Transfer command]]
* [[Ship inventory]]
* [[Report command]]

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