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| name = Band node
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| image = BandNode.png
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| description = A mechanoid-band signal amplifier. Band nodes must be tuned to a specific mechanitor. This will add 1 bandwidth to that mechanitor's total bandwidth, allowing them to control more mechanoids.<br/>Once a band node is constructed, it can be quickly tuned to a mechanitor. However, retuning a band node to a different mechanitor takes significantly longer.
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| passability = pass through only
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| blockswind = false
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| cover = 0.4
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| mass base = 25
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| size = 2 * 2
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| flammability = 0.5
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| hp = 150
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| power = -300
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| research = Basic mechtech
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| skill 1 = Construction
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| skill 1 level = 4
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| work to make = 8000
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| resource 1 = Steel
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| resource 1 amount = 200
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A '''band nodes''' is a [[building]] added by the [[Biotech DLC]] that increases the [[bandwidth]] of the [[mechanitor]] tuned to it.
  
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==Acquisition==
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== Acquisition ==
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*200 [[steel]] and 4 [[component]]s.
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{{Acquisition}}
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*Requires Basic Mechtech researched.
 
  
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==Summary==
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== Summary ==
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*Consumes 300 W of [[power]] when tuned, 100 W of power when untuned.
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*Increases a [[mechanitor]]'s [[bandwidth]] by {{+|1}} per band node if powered.
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When tuned to a mechanitor, a band node gives {{+|1}} [[bandwidth]] at the cost of 300 W of power. If the node is turned off, then the bandwidth will be retracted. If bandwidth is reduced below a mechanitor's current bandwidth demand, then any unsupported mechs will enter the Uncontrolled state. After 24 hours of being Uncontrolled, mechs have a chance of going feral and permanently leaving the player.
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*A band node must be tuned, which takes {{ticks|300}}. The mechanitor does not need to be present for tuning to happen.
 
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*Band nodes can be retuned to another colonist, but the process takes 3 days.
 
  
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==Analysis==
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Band nodes start untuned. When untuned, you can tune the node to any present mechanitor in {{Ticks|300}} of time. This process is activated by the player and requires no colonist interaction. If the band node is already tuned, then retuning it instead takes 3 days of time. In the untuned state, band nodes only consume 100 W of power.
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*All other ways of increasing bandwidth are limited; they require the mechanitor to wear an item.
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*Allows the use of more mechanoids. Combat mechs can be very useful for defense.
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== Analysis ==
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*Heavy on both [[power]] and resources.
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Band nodes are the only ''scalable'' means of obtaining bandwidth. That is, if you already have a [[mechlord helmet]], [[mechlord suit]], and [[bandwidth pack]], band nodes are your only option to further increase bandwidth and  bandwidth can be increased so long as there are sufficient resources, power, and map space. In a more general sense, having more bandwidth equates to more mechs at any time. No matter what stage in the game you are in, having extra mechs can be a large help. Band nodes are also the only way to increase bandwidth beyond the {{+|9}} provided by the [[mechlink]] and [[airwire headset]] without facing the mech commanders.  
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*Does not block [[wind turbine]]s.
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Combat mechs can be very useful for defense. Getting that 1-2 extra bandwidth to build a [[centipede]] can go a long way. 300 W and some steel/components for an extra [[agrihand]], [[fabricor]], etc. is useful in a different manner.
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* Heavy on both [[power]] and resources. Large quantities of nodes are heavy on space.
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* Risk of wild mechs during long bouts of power loss, such as EMI [[condition causers]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} or disruption to infrastructure.
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** [[Solar flare]]s are never long enough to have mechs go feral, though you'll lose command of any affected mechs for its duration.
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* Does not block [[wind turbine]]s.
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== Version history ==
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* [[Biotech DLC]] Release - Added.
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[[Category:Biotech (Buildings)]]

Latest revision as of 03:49, 29 October 2024

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This article relates to content added by Biotech (DLC). Please note that it will not be present without the DLC enabled.

Band node

Band node

A mechanoid-band signal amplifier. Band nodes must be tuned to a specific mechanitor. This will add 1 bandwidth to that mechanitor's total bandwidth, allowing them to control more mechanoids.
Once a band node is constructed, it can be quickly tuned to a mechanitor. However, retuning a band node to a different mechanitor takes significantly longer.

Base Stats

Type
Building – Biotech (Buildings)
Market Value
535 Silver [Note]
Mass
25 kg
HP
150
Flammability
50%

Building

Size
2 × 2
Passability
pass through only
Cover Effectiveness
40%
Blocks Wind
False
Power
-300 W

Creation

Required Research
Basic mechtech
Skill Required
Construction 4
Work To Make
8,000 ticks (2.22 mins)
Resources to make
Steel 200 + Component 4
Deconstruct yield
Steel 100 + Component 2
Destroy yield
Steel 50 + Component 1

A band nodes is a building added by the Biotech DLC that increases the bandwidth of the mechanitor tuned to it.

Acquisition[edit]

Band nodes can be constructed once the basic mechtech research project has been completed. Each requires Steel 200 Steel, Component 4 Components, 8,000 ticks (2.22 mins) of work modified by the construction speed of the builder, and a construction skill of 4.

Summary[edit]

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When tuned to a mechanitor, a band node gives +1 bandwidth at the cost of 300 W of power. If the node is turned off, then the bandwidth will be retracted. If bandwidth is reduced below a mechanitor's current bandwidth demand, then any unsupported mechs will enter the Uncontrolled state. After 24 hours of being Uncontrolled, mechs have a chance of going feral and permanently leaving the player.

Band nodes start untuned. When untuned, you can tune the node to any present mechanitor in 300 ticks (5 secs) of time. This process is activated by the player and requires no colonist interaction. If the band node is already tuned, then retuning it instead takes 3 days of time. In the untuned state, band nodes only consume 100 W of power.

Analysis[edit]

Band nodes are the only scalable means of obtaining bandwidth. That is, if you already have a mechlord helmet, mechlord suit, and bandwidth pack, band nodes are your only option to further increase bandwidth and bandwidth can be increased so long as there are sufficient resources, power, and map space. In a more general sense, having more bandwidth equates to more mechs at any time. No matter what stage in the game you are in, having extra mechs can be a large help. Band nodes are also the only way to increase bandwidth beyond the +9 provided by the mechlink and airwire headset without facing the mech commanders.

Combat mechs can be very useful for defense. Getting that 1-2 extra bandwidth to build a centipede can go a long way. 300 W and some steel/components for an extra agrihand, fabricor, etc. is useful in a different manner.

  • Heavy on both power and resources. Large quantities of nodes are heavy on space.
  • Risk of wild mechs during long bouts of power loss, such as EMI condition causers Content added by the Royalty DLC or disruption to infrastructure.
    • Solar flares are never long enough to have mechs go feral, though you'll lose command of any affected mechs for its duration.
  • Does not block wind turbines.

Version history[edit]

Architect
BiotechContent added by the Biotech DLC
Band node • Growth vat • Mech booster • Mechband antenna • Mechband dish • Mech gestator • Large mech gestator • Mech recharger • Large mech recharger • Pollution pump • Subcore encoder • Subcore softscanner • Subcore ripscanner • Wastepack atomizer
Deathrest
Deathrest casket • Deathrest accelerator • Hemogen amplifier • Hemopump • Glucosoid pump • Psychofluid pump
Genetics
Gene assembler • Gene bank • Gene extractor • Gene processor

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