I am not exactly well versed in Elite lore, though I am trying to make up for it by at least being well-read in all things lore-related.
My question right now is that, if I'm not mistaken, outside of the star port's letterbox, or an atmospheric environment, spacecraft in the Elite: Dangerous universe are operating in Zero-G, yes? That is to say, that a pilot or commander, even of larger patrol/frigate/large freighter type craft (Python, Anaconda, T-9, etc...), would still only be able to move around in Zero G inside their ship, given the absence of any sort of artificial gravity aboard, correct?
I think I'm mainly asking for clarification so that I can write a bit more confidently without game-breaking, and also because I got a look at the interior of a T-9 cockpit/bridge for the first time today. Holy cow it looks awesome. Two stories? Three chairs? Yes please. There's something very industrial and spacey about its look and design. But it has also become quite apparent to me that the bridges and cockpits in E:D seem to have been designed with gravity in mind. Like the double-deckered T-9 (complete with a door on each deck), or the complete absence of visible handrails inside larger ships. How would a commander cope with such an environment in Zero-G? Magnetic boots? (that's my best guess)
Or is it generally suggested that people try not to move around too much in space? That seems silly, given the sheer size of some of these ships. Also given the fact that the Anaconda is large enough to demand (in my estimation) at least SOME sort of crew. There are three seats on the bridge, with a whole lot more space... I would imagine that a ship that size would have a flight crew of at LEAST five or so people... not to mention engineers, etc... I mean... c'mon! It's a frigate for heaven's sake!
Anyway... just postulating. I'd like a bit more grounding before I actually start including ships in space in my silly little fan fiction. Straylight does a great job in the serial novella that he's working on right now (which all of you should go read and get caught up on, by the way.) I just want to make sure I'm working with the same sort of information...
I'll quit asking dumb questions now and give folks a chance to give answers before I keep rambling on