Forcefield Projectors
Fortify Your Colony with Forcefield Projectors
The harsh realities of asteroid colonization in Oxygen Not Included demand constant vigilance and innovative solutions. Introducing the Forcefield Projector mod, a game-changing addition that allows you to establish impenetrable barriers and safeguard your precious Duplicants and infrastructure from the myriad threats of space.
Advanced Defense Against Cosmic Dangers
This mod introduces a powerful new building: the Forcefield Projector. Once researched under “Projectiles” and constructed with 100kg of refined metals, these futuristic devices project a robust energy shield. This barrier is your first line of defense against devastating meteor impacts, effectively neutralizing them before they can breach your base. Beyond celestial threats, the forcefield can also be utilized to contain volatile vacuum environments, preventing catastrophic atmospheric breaches and preserving the delicate ecosystem within your colony.
Key Features of the Forcefield Projector:
- Blocks liquids, gases, and meteors (though not all threats, like Demolishers).
- Allows passage for items, Duplicants, and critters, albeit with a slight slowdown for Duplicants.
- Functions as a defensive measure, but also a containment tool for vacuum.
- Meteors and Duplicant passage will deplete barrier strength, requiring careful management.
- Large adjacent liquid masses exert a continuous drain on the forcefield’s integrity.
- Barrier damage is shared across adjacent projectors, encouraging layered defenses.
- Rapid recharge and “cool-down” mechanics ensure resilience after damage.
- Vulnerable to power loss, necessitating reliable energy buffering systems.
Strategic Applications and Considerations
The Forcefield Projector isn’t just about passive defense. Its ability to block various elements and projectiles opens up new strategic possibilities for base design and resource management. Consider its placement carefully, as adjacent projectors amplify each other’s strength, creating truly formidable shield walls. Be mindful of the power consumption; while the projector uses a minimal 10W when fully charged, it draws 50W during its 10-second charging cycle. Ensuring a stable power supply is paramount, as a loss of power will cause the barrier to collapse instantly.
While the forcefield is incredibly effective, it’s not an all-encompassing solution. It allows lasers and rockets to pass through unimpeded and only absorbs a portion of light. Furthermore, certain hazards, like Gassy Meteors, are specifically spared from annihilation. Understanding these limitations will allow you to integrate the Forcefield Projector seamlessly into your survival strategy, offering a new layer of security and control over your Oxygen Not Included experience.