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{{Infobox main
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| name = Orbital power beam targeter
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| image = OrbitalPowerBeamTargeter.png
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| description = An ancient targeting unit for a network of power-collection satellites. Once aimed at a target, it directs ancient satellites to begin beaming power down in a massive column of electromagnetic energy. This power can safely be collected in a giant absorption dish. Since you have no absorption dish, you'll be aiming it at enemies, at which point the power column will turn the area into a thousand-degree inferno. This will last until the satellites detect the unsafe targeting, shut themselves down, and permanently deactivate the targeter.
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| type = Gear
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| type2 = Utility
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| tech level = Spacer
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| marketvalue = 1200
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| hp = 100
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| flammability = 0.5
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| mass base = 0.2
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| lifestage = Adult
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| clothing for nudity = False
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| coverage = Waist
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| layer = Belt
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| tradeTags = ExoticMisc
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| thingSetMakerTags = SingleUseWeapon, RewardStandardHighFreq
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}}
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The '''orbital power beam targeter''' is a powerful single-use [[utility]] artifact that deals damage in a wide radius for a short duration.
  
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== Acquisition ==
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Orbital power beam targeters cannot be crafted. Instead they can only be acquired through [[trade]], as a reward for performing [[quests]], or found in [[ancient shrine]]s. Note that quest rewards are selected with a weighted random generator, so there is no way to guarantee access to a targeter 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
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|image = OrbitalTargeter.png
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|description = An ancient targeting unit for a network of power-collection satellites. Once aimed at a target, it directs ancient satellites to begin beaming power down in a massive column of electromagnetic energy. This power can safely be collected in a giant absorption dish. Since you have no absorption dish, you'll be aiming it at enemies, at which point the power column will turn the area into a thousand-degree inferno. This will last until the satellites detect the unsafe targeting, shut themselves down, and permanently deactivate the targeter.
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== Summary ==
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When equipped, an orbital power beam targeter is worn in the waist [[Utility|utility slot]]. Pawns that are incapable of violence can equip, but not use, the targeter. Once the wearer is [[draft]]ed, it can be manually activated by the player to target a tile within 45 tiles and within [[line of sight]].
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|marketvalue = 1200
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|hp = 100
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After a 3s warm-up, a massive beam will shoot down from above for {{ticks|600}}. Once per activated tick, the beam chooses 4 random tiles in a 15-tile radius of the target, setting them on fire and dealing between 65 and 100 [[Damage Types#Flame|Flame]] damage to everything on each tile. The warmup time before firing is affected by the [[Aiming Time]] stat of the wearer. The beam can hit targets under roofs, including overhead mountain.
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|flammability = 0.5
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|mass base = 0.2
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The targeter cannot be recharged or refueled - once its single charge is expended, the item is completely destroyed.
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The '''Orbital power beam targeter''' is a powerful single-use weapon added in Beta 18.
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{{Utility Note}}
  
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It requires manual targeting, and has an activation time. Once activated, a massive beam will shoot down from above, dealing massive damage and starting fires.
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== Analysis ==
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Can hit objects though overhead mountain, decent at dealing with late-stage infestations.
  
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It has a targeting range of 45 tiles.
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Because [[Mechanoids]] are immune to fire damage, they cannot be harmed by an orbital power beam.
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Prior to 1.2, Like all ranged weapons it can't be used when the pawn is wearing a [[shield belt]]. It is unclear if this is this still the case.
 
  
 
== Version history ==
 
== Version history ==
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Prior to 1.2 it was classified as a weapon, and could not be carried with a weapon.
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* [[Version/0.18.1722|0.18.1722]] - Added.
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* 1.2 - Changed from a ranged weapon to a utility slot item.
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* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - New artwork for orbital targeters.
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* [[Version/1.3.3067|1.3.3067]] - Escaping prisoners are now capable of picking up and using these.
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OrbitalTargeter.png|Old generic targeter sprite
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</gallery>
  
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Latest revision as of 14:01, 20 January 2024

Orbital power beam targeter

Orbital power beam targeter

An ancient targeting unit for a network of power-collection satellites. Once aimed at a target, it directs ancient satellites to begin beaming power down in a massive column of electromagnetic energy. This power can safely be collected in a giant absorption dish. Since you have no absorption dish, you'll be aiming it at enemies, at which point the power column will turn the area into a thousand-degree inferno. This will last until the satellites detect the unsafe targeting, shut themselves down, and permanently deactivate the targeter.

Base Stats

Type
Gear – Utility
Tech Level
Spacer
Market Value
1200 Silver
Mass
0.2 kg
HP
100
Flammability
50%

Apparel

Clothing For Nudity
False
Lifestage
Adult
Coverage
Waist
Layer
Belt
Technical
thingSetMakerTags
SingleUseWeapon, RewardStandardHighFreq
tradeTags
ExoticMisc


The orbital power beam targeter is a powerful single-use utility artifact that deals damage in a wide radius for a short duration.

Acquisition[edit]

Orbital power beam targeters cannot be crafted. Instead they can only be acquired through trade, as a reward for performing quests, or found in ancient shrines. Note that quest rewards are selected with a weighted random generator, so there is no way to guarantee access to a targeter 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]

When equipped, an orbital power beam targeter is worn in the waist utility slot. Pawns that are incapable of violence can equip, but not use, the targeter. Once the wearer is drafted, it can be manually activated by the player to target a tile within 45 tiles and within line of sight.

After a 3s warm-up, a massive beam will shoot down from above for 600 ticks (10 secs). Once per activated tick, the beam chooses 4 random tiles in a 15-tile radius of the target, setting them on fire and dealing between 65 and 100 Flame damage to everything on each tile. The warmup time before firing is affected by the Aiming Time stat of the wearer. The beam can hit targets under roofs, including overhead mountain.

The targeter cannot be recharged or refueled - once its single charge is expended, the item is completely destroyed.

Like all utility items, an orbital power beam targeter is treated largely like any piece of apparel, however some exceptions exist. Utility items are worn on the waist and are mutually exclusive only with each other, regardless of the layer or coverage of other apparel worn. Additionally, utility items never become tainted, deteriorate from being worn, or inflict a worn-out or tattered mood debuff when damaged.

Analysis[edit]

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This section is a stub. You can help RimWorld Wiki by expanding it. Reason: More useful than infestations. Missing general analysis, value proposition by itself and compared to other superweapons, deployment (e.g. wear it all the time, swap it for what, who its worth using on, take it on caravans? etc.

Can hit objects though overhead mountain, decent at dealing with late-stage infestations.

Because Mechanoids are immune to fire damage, they cannot be harmed by an orbital power beam.

Version history[edit]

  • 0.18.1722 - Added.
  • 1.2 - Changed from a ranged weapon to a utility slot item.
  • 1.2.2753 - New artwork for orbital targeters.
  • 1.3.3067 - Escaping prisoners are now capable of picking up and using these.

  • Old generic targeter sprite

Utility
Utility
Firefoam pop pack • Orbital bombardment targeter • Orbital power beam targeter • Psychic shock lance • Psychic insanity lance • Shield belt • Smokepop pack • Tornado generator • Low-shield pack Content added by the Royalty DLC • Jump pack Content added by the Royalty DLC • Orbital mech cluster targeter Content added by the Royalty DLC • Bandwidth pack Content added by the Biotech DLC • Control pack Content added by the Biotech DLC • Tox pack Content added by the Biotech DLC • Biomutation lanceContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Biomutation pulserContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Deadlife packContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Disruptor flare packContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Shard animal pulserContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Shard insanity lanceContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Shard shock lanceContent added by the Anomaly DLC • Turret packContent 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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