Powering the Base

Many pieces of base technology require Power Modules to run. They must be wired up to a grid of Generators and Batteries. Read more...

Many pieces of base technology require Power Modules to run. They must be wired up to a grid of Generators and Batteries. Large bases with lots of technology may require several generators to stay online.

Wiring is free to place. Select Electrical Wiring in the Build Menu () and place on a plug socket to begin laying wires. Snap wires directly to another plug socket or place along the ground to lay out interim paths.

Wires can be connected to large structures using a Transformer. Large structures will distribute power to all technology placed inside them.

Different generators have different capabilities. The Biofuel Reactor requires manual fuelling. Solar Panels generate power automatically, but only during the day. The Electromagnetic Generator generates power continuously, but must be sited on special power hotspots located with the Survey Device upgrade for the Analysis Visor.

Batteries store surplus power from the grid and redistribute it when required. They are particularly efficient when used with Solar Panels.