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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
− | As an alternative to the waterproof conduit, [[bridge|bridges]] can be | + | As an alternative to the waterproof conduit, [[bridge|bridges]] can be build over water and [[conduit|normal conduits]] built upon the bridges. This costs far less steel than the use of underwater conduits—ten times less to be precise. However, this technique has some drawbacks: |
* Bridges are somewhat costly in terms of [[wood]], which can be a problem in [[biomes]] where trees are scarce. | * Bridges are somewhat costly in terms of [[wood]], which can be a problem in [[biomes]] where trees are scarce. | ||
* The bridge-and-conduit combination takes far longer ({{ticks|{{Q|Bridge|Work To Make}}+{{Q|Power conduit|Work To Make}}}} vs {{ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}}) to construct than waterproof conduits do (mostly because of the bridges), making this a questionable option for colonies short on building labor and a terrible option in emergencies. | * The bridge-and-conduit combination takes far longer ({{ticks|{{Q|Bridge|Work To Make}}+{{Q|Power conduit|Work To Make}}}} vs {{ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}}) to construct than waterproof conduits do (mostly because of the bridges), making this a questionable option for colonies short on building labor and a terrible option in emergencies. |