"Turn 2 point to port"
I find myself having to pause the action -- even if I want to make a simple maneuver because of the two step change of course process. One thought is if a division leader is selected allow the player to use the arrow keys to move the course arrow tracking the points on the compass clockwise and counter-clockwise and assume that the orders are follow in succession. Always center the course on a compass point if the division is currently on some oddball compass direction. If anything else is desired then the two step process on the flyout is used.
Thus one could quickly order "Turn two points to port follow me" for a division very quickly -- even in real time without pausing. Heck even if the view focuses on the ship and away from the action I could still issue meaningful orders from the compass.
Just a thought ...
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