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| name = Vanometric power cell
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| image = Vanometric power cell.png|Vanometric power cell
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| image = Vanometric power cell.png
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| description = Generates free energy, forever, without using fuel. This technology is developed by archotech AIs, and is beyond even most glitterworld societies. While nobody knows exactly how it works, scholars believe it somehow extracts energy directly from fluctuations in the quantum foam.
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| description = Generates free energy, forever, without using fuel. This technology is developed by archotechs, and is beyond even most glitterworld societies. While nobody knows exactly how it works, scholars believe it somehow extracts energy directly from fluctuations in the quantum foam.
 
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| type = Building
 
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| cover effectiveness = 0.4
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| size = 1 ˣ 2
 
| mass base = 15
 
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| hp = 200
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| power = 1000
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| glowcolor = (227, 233, 168)
 
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{{Info|The '''vanometric power cell''' is a [[Events#World incidents|World quest]] reward [[Power#Power generators|power generator]] that constantly provides 1000W for free and can be installed anywhere.}}
 
{{Info|The '''vanometric power cell''' is a [[Events#World incidents|World quest]] reward [[Power#Power generators|power generator]] that constantly provides 1000W for free and can be installed anywhere.}}
  
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==Usage==
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== Acquisition ==  
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* Since it is 100% reliable, you can power high-priority equipment (such as base defenses or climate control) in case other power sources fail.
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Vanometric power cells cannot be constructed nor bought from [[trader]]s. Instead they can only be acquired as a reward for performing [[quests]]. Note that quest rewards are selected with a weighted random generator, so there is no way to guarantee access to any vanometric power cells in a given play-through.
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* Small and portable features allows to conveniently power "off-grid" equipment (such as mining drills) without the need for long conduits.
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* Can be loaded into caravans or transport pods to power turrets in an offensive capacity.
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Anecdotally, it is often reported that the increased number of reward options added by the [[DLC]] dilute the reward pool with more options.
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* It can also be used to charge back-up batteries.
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== Summary ==
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Vanometric power cells provide a constant {{P|Power Consumption}}W of [[power]] without requiring refueling of any kind, or requiring any particular [[terrain]] or [[weather]]. They can also be freely uninstalled and reinstalled. [[Solar flare]]s and [[EMI dynamo]]s disable all electric devices, which prevents the vanometric power cell from functioning.
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For comparison, a battery discharging at 1000 W would deplete in roughly {{#expr: 24*600/{{P|Power Consumption #}} }} in-game hours or {{Ticks|2500*24*600/{{P|Power Consumption #}} }}.
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== Analysis ==
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The vanometric power cell is free power, which is almost always useful. It's also portable and 100% reliable. You can use this item to power:
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* High-priority equipment (such as base defenses or climate control) in case other power sources fail.  
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* "Off-grid" equipment, such as [[deep drill]]s, without needing conduits.
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* Turrets and other supplies when loaded into a [[caravan]] or [[transport pod]].
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They can also be used for general power usage, as a hassle-free [[chemfuel generator]] / [[battery]]. Conversely, note that chemfuel generators and batteries can largely replace the function of the vanometric cell. The cell has the advantage of not taking colonist work to fuel, and its components will never [[breakdown]].
  
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==Version history==
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In the endgame, you can build [[ship reactor]]s for the same 1000 W of power as the vanometric cell, with the same amount of consistency. The ship reactor costs {{Required Resources|Ship reactor}}. Note that the reactor also takes up much more space, cannot be moved, and cannot be placed over mountain.
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* Originally added in Beta 18 and used to provide only 500W power.
 
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* The power output was buffed to 1000W in Beta 19.
 
  
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== Version history ==
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* [[Version/0.18.1722|0.18.1722]] - added.
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* Beta 19 - The power output was buffed from 500W to 1000W
  
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Latest revision as of 12:13, 18 December 2023

Vanometric power cell

Vanometric power cell

Generates free energy, forever, without using fuel. This technology is developed by archotechs, and is beyond even most glitterworld societies. While nobody knows exactly how it works, scholars believe it somehow extracts energy directly from fluctuations in the quantum foam.

Base Stats

Type
Building – Special
Market Value
1200 Silver
Mass
15 kg
HP
200
Flammability
0%
Path Cost
42 (24%)

Building

Size
1 × 2
Minifiable
True
Placeable
False
Passability
pass through only
Cover Effectiveness
40%
Power
1000 W
Light Radius
1.76

Creation

Deconstruct yield
Steel 50 + Advanced component 3
Destroy yield
nothing
Technical
thingCategories
BuildingsSpecial
tradeTags
ExoticBuilding


The vanometric power cell is a World quest reward power generator that constantly provides 1000W for free and can be installed anywhere.

Acquisition[edit]

Vanometric power cells cannot be constructed nor bought from traders. Instead they can only be acquired as a reward for performing quests. Note that quest rewards are selected with a weighted random generator, so there is no way to guarantee access to any vanometric power cells in a given play-through.

Anecdotally, it is often reported that the increased number of reward options added by the DLC dilute the reward pool with more options.

Summary[edit]

Vanometric power cells provide a constant 1,000W of power without requiring refueling of any kind, or requiring any particular terrain or weather. They can also be freely uninstalled and reinstalled. Solar flares and EMI dynamos disable all electric devices, which prevents the vanometric power cell from functioning.

For comparison, a battery discharging at 1000 W would deplete in roughly 14.4 in-game hours or 36,000 ticks (10 mins).

Analysis[edit]

The vanometric power cell is free power, which is almost always useful. It's also portable and 100% reliable. You can use this item to power:

  • High-priority equipment (such as base defenses or climate control) in case other power sources fail.
  • "Off-grid" equipment, such as deep drills, without needing conduits.
  • Turrets and other supplies when loaded into a caravan or transport pod.

They can also be used for general power usage, as a hassle-free chemfuel generator / battery. Conversely, note that chemfuel generators and batteries can largely replace the function of the vanometric cell. The cell has the advantage of not taking colonist work to fuel, and its components will never breakdown.

In the endgame, you can build ship reactors for the same 1000 W of power as the vanometric cell, with the same amount of consistency. The ship reactor costs Steel 350 Steel, Plasteel 280 Plasteel, Uranium 70 Uranium, Advanced component 8 Advanced components. Note that the reactor also takes up much more space, cannot be moved, and cannot be placed over mountain.

Version history[edit]

  • 0.18.1722 - added.
  • Beta 19 - The power output was buffed from 500W to 1000W
Architect
Special
Glow pod • Infinite chemreactor • Psychic emanator • Vanometric power cell • Mech node Content added by the Royalty DLC • Monument marker Content added by the Royalty DLC • Unstable power cell Content added by the Royalty DLC

Architect
Power
Power conduit (Hidden, Waterproof) • Power switch • Wood-fired generator • Chemfuel powered generator • Wind turbine
(research)
Battery • Geothermal generator • Solar generator • Watermill generator • Toxifier generatorContent added by the Biotech DLC • Bioferrite generatorContent added by the Anomaly DLC
(uncraftable)
Vanometric power cell • Unstable power cell Content added by the Royalty DLC
Related
Ship reactor • ElectroharvesterContent added by the Anomaly DLC

World quest items
Consumables
Antigrain warhead • Healer mech serum • Resurrector mech serum • Orbital bombardment targeter • Orbital power beam targeter • Techprof subpersona core • Tornado generator
Structures
Infinite chemreactor • Psychic emanator • Vanometric power cell
Body parts
Archotech arm • Archotech eye • Archotech leg
Books
Novel • Schematic • Textbook • TomeContent added by the Anomaly DLC
Others
Persona core

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