diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 5cad3bd..09bc8fd 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+# v0.12.0-dev
+
+- Add power-hungry optional thruster boost
+- Add different flashlight power settings
+- Add different light amplification settings
+
 # v0.11.1
 
 - Added space suit thruster particle effects
diff --git a/doc/gamedesign.md b/doc/gamedesign.md
index 935d479..96b3b7d 100644
--- a/doc/gamedesign.md
+++ b/doc/gamedesign.md
@@ -118,8 +118,6 @@ A variety of relatively simple game systems should interact with each other to c
     - [ ] Thruster boost
     - [ ] G-force dampeners
     - [ ] Life support, material recyclers (air, water, etc)
-    - [ ] Noise cancellation?
-    - [ ] Radio?
     - [ ] High energy particle shield?
     - [ ] Micrometeorite shield?
 
diff --git a/src/actor.rs b/src/actor.rs
index ead1691..5641ddf 100644
--- a/src/actor.rs
+++ b/src/actor.rs
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ use bevy_xpbd_3d::prelude::*;
 pub const ENGINE_SPEED_FACTOR: f32 = 30.0;
 const MAX_TRANSMISSION_DISTANCE: f32 = 100.0;
 const MAX_INTERACT_DISTANCE: f32 = 50.0;
+const POWER_DRAIN_THRUSTER: [f32; 3] = [3e6, 3e6, 0.0];
+const THRUSTER_BOOST_FACTOR: [f64; 3] = [3.0, 3.0, 0.0];
 const POWER_DRAIN_FLASHLIGHT: [f32; 3] = [200e3, 1500e3, 2500e3];
 pub const FLASHLIGHT_INTENSITY: [f32; 3] = [10e6, 400e6, 2e9]; // in lumens
 
@@ -212,6 +214,9 @@ pub struct Engine {
     pub engine_type: EngineType,
     pub warmup_seconds: f32,
     pub current_warmup: f32, // between 0.0 and 1.0
+    pub current_boost_factor: f64,
+    pub currently_firing: bool,
+    pub currently_matching_velocity: bool,
 }
 impl Default for Engine {
     fn default() -> Self {
@@ -223,6 +228,9 @@ impl Default for Engine {
             engine_type: EngineType::Monopropellant,
             warmup_seconds: 1.5,
             current_warmup: 0.0,
+            current_boost_factor: 1.0,
+            currently_firing: false,
+            currently_matching_velocity: false,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -266,13 +274,13 @@ pub fn update_power(
     time: Res<Time>,
     mut settings: ResMut<Settings>,
     prefs: Res<Preferences>,
-    mut q_battery: Query<&mut Battery, With<Player>>,
+    mut q_battery: Query<(&mut Battery, &mut Engine), With<Player>>,
     mut q_flashlight: Query<&mut Visibility, With<PlayersFlashLight>>,
     mut ew_sfx: EventWriter<audio::PlaySfxEvent>,
     mut ew_game: EventWriter<game::GameEvent>,
 ) {
     let d = time.delta_seconds();
-    for mut battery in &mut q_battery {
+    for (mut battery, mut engine) in &mut q_battery {
         if settings.flashlight_active {
             battery.power -= POWER_DRAIN_FLASHLIGHT[prefs.flashlight_power] * d; // 2.4MW
             if battery.power <= 0.0 {
@@ -295,6 +303,18 @@ pub fn update_power(
                 }
             }
         }
+        let drain = POWER_DRAIN_THRUSTER[prefs.thruster_boost];
+        let boosting = prefs.thruster_boost != 2
+            && (battery.power > drain * d * 20.0)
+            && (prefs.thruster_boost == 1 || engine.currently_matching_velocity);
+        if boosting {
+            engine.current_boost_factor = THRUSTER_BOOST_FACTOR[prefs.thruster_boost];
+            if engine.currently_firing {
+                battery.power -= drain * d;
+            }
+        } else {
+            engine.current_boost_factor = 1.0;
+        }
         battery.power = (battery.power + battery.reactor * d).clamp(0.0, battery.capacity);
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/camera.rs b/src/camera.rs
index a38e27a..12a6e4c 100644
--- a/src/camera.rs
+++ b/src/camera.rs
@@ -543,13 +543,20 @@ pub fn apply_input_to_player(
         let factor = DVec3::new(right_factor as f64, up_factor as f64, forward_factor as f64);
 
         if axis_input.length_squared() > 0.003 {
+            engine.currently_firing = true;
             let acceleration_global: DVec3 =
                 DVec3::from(player_transform.rotation * (axis_input * factor).as_vec3());
+            let boost = if bike.is_none() {
+                engine.current_boost_factor
+            } else {
+                1.0
+            };
             let mut acceleration_total: DVec3 =
-                (actor::ENGINE_SPEED_FACTOR * dt) as f64 * acceleration_global;
+                (actor::ENGINE_SPEED_FACTOR * dt) as f64 * boost * acceleration_global;
             let threshold = 1e-5;
             if key_input.pressed(settings.key_stop) {
                 // Decelerate (or match velocity to target_v)
+                engine.currently_matching_velocity = true;
                 let dv = v.0 - target_v;
                 for i in 0..3 {
                     if dv[i].abs() < threshold {
@@ -560,6 +567,8 @@ pub fn apply_input_to_player(
                         acceleration_total[i] = 0.0;
                     }
                 }
+            } else {
+                engine.currently_matching_velocity = false;
             }
             // TODO: handle mass
             v.0 += acceleration_total;
@@ -571,7 +580,7 @@ pub fn apply_input_to_player(
             if bike.is_none() && acceleration_total.length_squared() > 1e-4 {
                 let thruster_direction = acceleration_total.normalize();
                 let thruster_pos = pos.0 - 0.3 * thruster_direction;
-                let thruster_v = v.0 - 5.0 * thruster_direction;
+                let thruster_v = v.0 - boost * 5.0 * thruster_direction;
                 ew_effect.send(visual::SpawnEffectEvent {
                     duration: 2.0,
                     class: visual::Effects::ThrusterParticle(
@@ -581,6 +590,8 @@ pub fn apply_input_to_player(
                 });
             }
         } else {
+            engine.currently_firing = false;
+            engine.currently_matching_velocity = false;
             engine.current_warmup =
                 (engine.current_warmup - dt / engine.warmup_seconds).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
         }
diff --git a/src/menu.rs b/src/menu.rs
index c0f1085..b1b5316 100644
--- a/src/menu.rs
+++ b/src/menu.rs
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ pub const MENUDEF: &[(&str, MenuAction)] = &[
     ("", MenuAction::ChangeARAvatar),
     ("", MenuAction::ModLightAmp),
     ("", MenuAction::ModFlashlightPower),
+    ("", MenuAction::ModThrusterBoost),
     ("", MenuAction::ToggleSound),
     ("", MenuAction::ToggleMusic),
     ("", MenuAction::ToggleCamera),
@@ -84,6 +85,7 @@ pub enum MenuAction {
     ChangeARAvatar,
     ModLightAmp,
     ModFlashlightPower,
+    ModThrusterBoost,
     ToggleSound,
     ToggleMusic,
     ToggleCamera,
@@ -494,6 +496,15 @@ pub fn update_menu(
                     let n = prefs.flashlight_power + 1;
                     text.sections[i].value = format!("Flashlight Power: {n}/3\n");
                 }
+                MenuAction::ModThrusterBoost => {
+                    let state = match prefs.thruster_boost {
+                        0 => "Only when slowing down",
+                        1 => "MAX POWER",
+                        2 => "Off",
+                        _ => "ERROR",
+                    };
+                    text.sections[i].value = format!("Thruster Boost: {state}\n");
+                }
                 MenuAction::ChangeARAvatar => {
                     if let Some(ava) = hud::PLAYER_AR_AVATARS.get(settings.ar_avatar) {
                         let avatar_title = ava.3;
@@ -608,6 +619,13 @@ pub fn handle_input(
                 ew_game.send(GameEvent::UpdateFlashlight);
                 ew_updatemenu.send(UpdateMenuEvent);
             }
+            MenuAction::ModThrusterBoost => {
+                prefs.thruster_boost += 1;
+                if prefs.thruster_boost > 2 {
+                    prefs.thruster_boost = 0;
+                }
+                ew_updatemenu.send(UpdateMenuEvent);
+            }
             MenuAction::ToggleMusic => {
                 ew_game.send(GameEvent::SetMusic(Next));
                 ew_updatemenu.send(UpdateMenuEvent);
diff --git a/src/var.rs b/src/var.rs
index 7ec6935..67c2081 100644
--- a/src/var.rs
+++ b/src/var.rs
@@ -452,8 +452,9 @@ pub struct Preferences {
     pub third_person: bool,
     pub shadows_sun: bool,
     pub avatar: usize,
-    pub light_amp: usize, // 0-3
+    pub light_amp: usize,        // 0-3
     pub flashlight_power: usize, // 0-2
+    pub thruster_boost: usize,   // 0-2
 
     #[serde(skip)]
     pub source_file: Option<String>,
@@ -576,6 +577,7 @@ pub fn load_prefs() -> Preferences {
                 prefs.source_file = path;
                 prefs.flashlight_power = prefs.flashlight_power.clamp(0, 2);
                 prefs.light_amp = prefs.light_amp.clamp(0, 3);
+                prefs.thruster_boost = prefs.thruster_boost.clamp(0, 2);
                 prefs
             }
             Err(error) => {