Editing Band node

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{{Infobox main|building
| name = Band node
| 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/>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
| type2 = Biotech (Buildings)
| placeable = 
| path cost = 
| passability = pass through only
| blockswind = false
| cover = 0.4
| minifiable = 
| mass base = 25
| size = 2 * 2
| flammability = 0.5
| hp = 150
| beauty = 
| power = -300
| terrain affordance = 
| research = Basic mechtech
| skill 1 = Construction
| skill 1 level = 4
| work to make = 8000
| resource 1 = Steel
| resource 1 amount = 200
| resource 2 = Component
| resource 2 amount = 4
| thingCategories = 
| buildingTags = 
}}
A '''band nodes''' is a [[building]] added by the [[Biotech DLC]] that increases the [[bandwidth]] of the [[mechanitor]] tuned to it. 

== Acquisition ==
Band nodes can be constructed once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. Each requires {{Required Resources}}, {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work, and a [[{{P|Skill 1}}]] skill of {{P|Skill 1 Level}}.

== 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.

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 ==
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 at any time. Even if you don't have access to mechlord gear, having band nodes can be a large help with progressing through the game.

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.
* 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.
* Does not block [[wind turbine]]s.

== Version history ==
* [[Biotech DLC]] Release - Added.

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