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+# Simulator Project
+
+## Overview
+A spaceship simulator game developed in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on realistic physics and comprehensive ship systems management. Players control a fully simulated spacecraft with integrated power, navigation, and damage systems.
+
+## Features
+- Realistic zero-gravity space flight physics
+- Comprehensive power management system
+- Dynamic damage and shield mechanics
+- Advanced navigation and autopilot capabilities
+- Detailed ship systems simulation
+- Interactive cockpit and HUD
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Unreal Engine 5.2 or higher
+- Visual Studio 2022
+- Git & Git LFS
+- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Installation
+1. Clone the repository:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/SpaceshipSimulator.git
+```
+
+2. Initialize and update Git LFS:
+```bash
+git lfs install
+git lfs pull
+```
+
+3. Right-click on the .uproject file and select "Generate Visual Studio project files"
+4. Open the generated .sln file with Visual Studio 2022
+5. Build the solution in Visual Studio
+6. Launch the project through the Unreal Editor
+
+### Project Structure
+```
+├── Config/                 # Engine configuration
+├── Content/               
+│   ├── Core/              # Base game systems
+│   ├── Ships/             # Ship-related assets
+│   ├── Environment/       # Space environment
+│   ├── UI/                # HUD and menus
+│   └── VFX/              # Visual effects
+├── Source/                # C++ source code
+└── Documentation/         # Additional documentation
+```
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+### Branching Strategy
+- `main`: Production-ready code
+- `development`: Primary development branch
+- `feature/*`: Individual feature branches
+- `bugfix/*`: Bug fix branches
+
+### Creating a New Feature
+1. Create a new branch from development:
+```bash
+git checkout development
+git pull
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+```
+
+2. Implement your feature
+3. Create a pull request to the development branch
+
+### Code Style
+- Follow Unreal Engine coding standards
+- Use Unreal's naming conventions
+- Include documentation for public functions
+- Add comments for complex logic
+
+## Building and Testing
+
+### Development Build
+1. Open the project in Unreal Editor
+2. Select File > Package Project > Development
+3. Choose your target platform
+4. Select output directory
+
+### Testing
+- Run PIE (Play In Editor) for quick testing
+- Use Standalone Game mode for performance testing
+- Check CPU and GPU performance stats (Press ~ for console)
+
+## Contributing
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a feature branch
+3. Commit your changes
+4. Push to your fork
+5. Create a Pull Request
+
+## Project Team
+- Person A: Core Systems Developer
+- Person B: Content and Design Developer
+
+## License
+- To be decided
+
+## Acknowledgments
+- Unreal Engine