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| name = Band node | | name = Band node | ||
| image = BandNode.png | | image = BandNode.png | ||
| − | | description = A mechanoid-band signal amplifier. Band nodes must be tuned to a specific mechanitor. This will add 1 bandwidth to that mechanitor's total bandwidth, allowing them to control more mechanoids.<br | + | | description = A mechanoid-band signal amplifier. Band nodes must be tuned to a specific mechanitor. This will add 1 bandwidth to that mechanitor's total bandwidth, allowing them to control more mechanoids.<br>Once a band node is constructed, it can be quickly tuned to a mechanitor. However, retuning a band node to a different mechanitor takes significantly longer. |
| type = Building | | type = Building | ||
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| placeable = | | placeable = | ||
| path cost = | | path cost = | ||
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| blockswind = false | | blockswind = false | ||
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== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
| − | Band nodes can be constructed once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. Each requires {{Required Resources}} | + | Band nodes can be constructed once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. Each requires {{Required Resources}} and {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work. |
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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When tuned to a mechanitor, a band node gives {{+|1}} [[bandwidth]] at the cost of 300 W of power. If the node is turned off, then the bandwidth will be retracted. If bandwidth is reduced below a mechanitor's current bandwidth demand, then any unsupported mechs will enter the Uncontrolled state. After 24 hours of being Uncontrolled, mechs have a chance of going feral and permanently leaving the player. | When tuned to a mechanitor, a band node gives {{+|1}} [[bandwidth]] at the cost of 300 W of power. If the node is turned off, then the bandwidth will be retracted. If bandwidth is reduced below a mechanitor's current bandwidth demand, then any unsupported mechs will enter the Uncontrolled state. After 24 hours of being Uncontrolled, mechs have a chance of going feral and permanently leaving the player. | ||
| − | Band nodes start untuned. When untuned, you can tune the node to any present mechanitor in {{ | + | Band nodes start untuned. When untuned, you can tune the node to any present mechanitor in {{ticks|300}} of time. This process is activated by the player and requires no colonist interaction. If the band node is already tuned, then retuning it instead takes 3 days of time. In the untuned state, band nodes only consume 100 W of power. |
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
| − | Band nodes are the only ''scalable'' means of obtaining bandwidth. | + | Band nodes are the only ''scalable'' means of obtaining bandwidth. If you already have a [[mechlord helmet]], [[mechlord suit]], and [[bandwidth pack]], band nodes are your only option to further increase bandwidth. In a more general sense, having more bandwidth equates to more mechs. Even if you don't have access to mechlord gear, having band nodes can help a lot. |
Combat mechs can be very useful for defense. Getting that 1-2 extra bandwidth to build a [[centipede]] can go a long way. 300 W and some steel/components for an extra [[agrihand]], [[fabricor]], etc. is useful in a different manner. | Combat mechs can be very useful for defense. Getting that 1-2 extra bandwidth to build a [[centipede]] can go a long way. 300 W and some steel/components for an extra [[agrihand]], [[fabricor]], etc. is useful in a different manner. | ||
| − | * Heavy on both [[power]] and resources. Large quantities of nodes are heavy on space. | + | *Heavy on both [[power]] and resources. Large quantities of nodes are heavy on space. |
| − | * Risk of wild mechs during long bouts of power loss, such as EMI [[condition causers]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} or disruption to infrastructure. | + | *Risk of wild mechs during long bouts of power loss, such as EMI [[condition causers]]{{RoyaltyIcon}} or disruption to infrastructure. |
** [[Solar flare]]s are never long enough to have mechs go feral, though you'll lose command of any affected mechs for its duration. | ** [[Solar flare]]s are never long enough to have mechs go feral, though you'll lose command of any affected mechs for its duration. | ||
| − | * Does not block [[wind turbine]]s. | + | *Does not block [[wind turbine]]s. |
| − | == Version history == | + | ==Version history== |
* [[Biotech DLC]] Release - Added. | * [[Biotech DLC]] Release - Added. | ||
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