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| − | + | Basic subcores are responsible for 4 worker mechs: all of which can be useful for the entire game. Building the encoder and subsequent mechs can be highly worth it, even if you didn't begin the game with a mechanitor. Each basic mech costs {{icon small|steel||{{#expr: {{Q|Basic subcore|Resource 1 Amount}} + {{Q|Militor|Resource 1 Amount}} }}}} [[steel]] and {{icon small|component||{{#expr: {{Q|Basic subcore|Resource 2 Amount}} + {{Q|Militor|Resource 2 Amount}} }}}} [[component]]s, plus {{icon small|steel||{{#expr: {{Q|Subcore encoder|Resource 1 Amount}} + {{Q|Mech gestator|Resource 1 Amount}} + {{Q|Mech recharger|Resource 1 Amount}} }}}} [[steel]] and {{icon small|component||{{#expr: {{Q|Subcore encoder|Resource 2 Amount}} + {{Q|Mech gestator|Resource 2 Amount}} + {{Q|Mech recharger|Resource 2 Amount}} }}}} [[component]]s for an encoder, [[mech gestator]], and [[mech recharger]]. | |
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| + | In return, agrihands can grow at least 10 colonists worth of food entirely on its own, cleansweepers can keep a large base cleaned, lifters save the trouble of having to lift everything, and constructoids can build large sections of a large base. These benefits, at least for the former 3 mechs, will last until the mech is killed - and subsequently resurrected for only {{icon small|steel}} 25 [[steel]]. Militors are also potent combat bots that are cheap to create. If you feel like you've gestated enough mechs, you can deconstruct the encoder and get some of its resources back. | ||
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| + | [[Scenario system#The Mechanitor|The Mechanitor]] starting [[scenario]] begins with 5 basic subcores, in addition to a lifter and constructoid. Until you need more than 5 basic mechs, you can delay building the subcore encoder. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 03:13, 31 January 2023
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Subcore encoder
A work station where a mechanitor can produce basic-tier subcores. Subcores are the brains of mechanoids, and one is required to produce any mechanoid. Basic subcores can only be used in simple basic-tier mechs.
Higher tier subcores can be created by building a subcore softscanner or a subcore ripscanner.
Base Stats
Building
- Size
- 3 × 2
- Passability
- PassThroughOnly
- Cover Effectiveness
- 30%
- Power
- -50 W
Creation
- Required Research
- Basic mechtech
- Skill Required
- Construction 4
- Work To Make
- 8,000 ticks (2.22 mins)
- Resources to make
100 + 
3- Deconstruct yield
- 50 + 1 - 2
- Destroy yield
- 25 + 0 - 1
The subcore encoder is a building added by the Biotech DLC that allows for the creation of basic subcores.
Acquisition
Subcore encoder can be constructed once the Basic mechtech research project has been completed. They require 100 Steel, 3 Components, 8,000 ticks (2.22 mins) of work, and a Construction skill of 4.
Summary
The subcore encoder takes 150 W of power. Its only purpose is to form a basic subcore, an ingredient used for the gestation of the following mechanoids:
| Product | Ingredients | Type [ExpandCollapse] |
|---|---|---|
 Agrihand 
|
50 +  1
|
Mechanoid |
 Cleansweeper
|
50 + 1
|
Mechanoid |
 Constructoid
|
50 + 1
|
Mechanoid |
 Lifter
|
50 + 1
|
Mechanoid |
 Militor
|
50 + 1
|
Mechanoid |
A basic subcore requires 50 Steel, 2 Components to create.
Analysis
Basic subcores are responsible for 4 worker mechs: all of which can be useful for the entire game. Building the encoder and subsequent mechs can be highly worth it, even if you didn't begin the game with a mechanitor. Each basic mech costs 100 steel and 3 components, plus 375 steel and 7 components for an encoder, mech gestator, and mech recharger.
In return, agrihands can grow at least 10 colonists worth of food entirely on its own, cleansweepers can keep a large base cleaned, lifters save the trouble of having to lift everything, and constructoids can build large sections of a large base. These benefits, at least for the former 3 mechs, will last until the mech is killed - and subsequently resurrected for only 25 steel. Militors are also potent combat bots that are cheap to create. If you feel like you've gestated enough mechs, you can deconstruct the encoder and get some of its resources back.
The Mechanitor starting scenario begins with 5 basic subcores, in addition to a lifter and constructoid. Until you need more than 5 basic mechs, you can delay building the subcore encoder.
See also
- Subcore softscanner - Creates standard subcores.
- Subcore ripscanner - Creates high subcores.
Version history
- Biotech DLC Release - Added.