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A '''beacon''' can be used to mark a location. When activated and dropped on the ground the beacon will periodically broadcast its location on the ''Hail'' [[communication]] channel. | |||
A beacon can be used to mark a location. When activated and dropped on the ground the beacon will periodically broadcast its location on the ''Hail'' [[communication]] channel. | |||
Beacons will last 7 days before being subject to normal item [[decay]]. | Beacons will last 7 days before being subject to normal item [[decay]]. | ||
It is possible to configure a beacon with a custom message to go with the broadcast. | It is possible to configure a beacon with a custom message to go with the broadcast. | ||
They are used in the [[Relic]] tutorial story. | |||
===Broadcast Format=== | ===Broadcast Format=== | ||
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| Building = [[Electronics Factory]] | | Building = [[Electronics Factory]] | ||
| Produces = 20 [[Beacon]] | | Produces = 20 [[Beacon]] | ||
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* 10 [[Electronic Part]]s | * 10 [[Electronic Part]]s | ||
Latest revision as of 06:31, 28 February 2024
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| Nominal Cost |
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| Weight |
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A beacon can be used to mark a location. When activated and dropped on the ground the beacon will periodically broadcast its location on the Hail communication channel.
Beacons will last 7 days before being subject to normal item decay.
It is possible to configure a beacon with a custom message to go with the broadcast.
They are used in the Relic tutorial story.
Broadcast Format
The format of the location broadcast depends on where the beacon is.
- On a planet:
Beacon: <planetary coordinates> on <planet name>Beacon: <message>: <planetary coordinates> on <planet name>
- On a spacecraft in space
Beacon: <spacecraft name>Beacon: <message>: <spacecraft name>
Produced by
| Building | Produces | Consumed | Required | Optional |
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| Electronics Factory | 20 Beacon |
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