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| − | As fire extinguishers, the pop pack is much cheaper than a [[firefoam popper]] (which requires the full {{Required Resources|firefoam popper}} per use), but has a much smaller radius. The popper is automatically triggered when near fire, but the pop pack must be activated by a pawn. In general, the popper is best at protecting your warehouses, while the pop pack can be deployed anywhere. | + | As fire extinguishers, the pop pack is much cheaper than a [[firefoam popper]] (which requires the full {{Required Resources|firefoam popper}} per use), but has a much smaller radius. The popper is automatically triggered when near fire, but the pop pack must be activated by a pawn. In general, the popper is best at protecting your warehouses, while the pop pack can be deployed anywhere. The pop pack can be extremely useful against fire-based enemies, like [[centipede burner]]s and [[impid]]s.{{BiotechIcon}} |
| − | + | For protecting your base: pop packs deploy enough firefoam to completely douse small fires, such as from [[lightning]], [[short circuit]]s or even [[incendiary shell]]s, so long as the fire hasn't spread. As long as you can get a colonist to the fire quickly, then the pop pack can act as a full replacement to the more expensive popper. However, colonists are still colonists - vulnerable to [[injury]], [[mental break]]s, and the [[heatstroke]] from the fire itself - so are unreliable in practice. The pop pack also takes up the utility slot, which can potentially be an issue. | |
Note that firefoam pop packs require [[chemfuel]]. For many colonies, this means researching [[Research#Biofuel refining|Biofuel Refining]] alongside the actual firefoam research. | Note that firefoam pop packs require [[chemfuel]]. For many colonies, this means researching [[Research#Biofuel refining|Biofuel Refining]] alongside the actual firefoam research. | ||
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Firefoam pop pack
A utility pack made for firefighters. When triggered, a burst of fire-retardant foam is released, covering a wide circle around its wearer.
Base Stats
- Tech Level
- Industrial
- Market Value
- 143
[Note] - Mass
- 3 kg
- HP
- 100
Apparel
- Coverage
- Waist
- Layer
- Belt
Creation
- Crafted At
- Required Research
- Firefoam
- Skill Required
- Crafting 3
- Work To Make
- 1,200 ticks (20 secs)
- Resources to make
20 + 
1 + 
30
- defName
- Apparel_FirefoampopPack
- thingCategories
- ApparelUtility
- tags
- BeltDefensePop
- tradeTags
- Clothing
The firefoam pop pack is an utility item that releases an non-damaging explosion of firefoam on command, putting out fires, preventing the spread of other fires, and reducing the flammability of pawns in the area to 0%.
Acquisition
Firefoam pop pack can be crafted at a Machining table once the Firefoam research project has been completed. Each requires 20 Steel, 1 Component, 30 Chemfuel and 1,200 ticks (20 secs) of work.
Summary
Worn on the utility slot. Creates a ?-tile radius of firefoam when used.
Has 1 charge. Must be reloaded with 30 chemfuel each time.
Pyromaniacs have no objections to wearing or using the firefoam pop pack.
Analysis
As fire extinguishers, the pop pack is much cheaper than a firefoam popper (which requires the full 75 Steel, 1 Component per use), but has a much smaller radius. The popper is automatically triggered when near fire, but the pop pack must be activated by a pawn. In general, the popper is best at protecting your warehouses, while the pop pack can be deployed anywhere. The pop pack can be extremely useful against fire-based enemies, like centipede burners and impids.
For protecting your base: pop packs deploy enough firefoam to completely douse small fires, such as from lightning, short circuits or even incendiary shells, so long as the fire hasn't spread. As long as you can get a colonist to the fire quickly, then the pop pack can act as a full replacement to the more expensive popper. However, colonists are still colonists - vulnerable to injury, mental breaks, and the heatstroke from the fire itself - so are unreliable in practice. The pop pack also takes up the utility slot, which can potentially be an issue.
Note that firefoam pop packs require chemfuel. For many colonies, this means researching Biofuel Refining alongside the actual firefoam research.
Combat
Firefoam packs are useful in any combat situation involving fire. Pawns lit on fire will stop shooting and run around wildly, which can be very dangerous. Deployed firefoam sets flammability to 0%, which prevents fire from happening at all. Unless it is raining, the firefoam will stay on the ground until a colonist actually cleans it up.
Enemies can also wear firefoam pop packs, using the pack whenever they are near or on fire. This can lead to the amusing situation where enemies will constantly try to light your crops on fire, just for it to be extinguished by the firefoam.
Version history
- 1.4.3523 - Added.
- 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
• Jump pack • Orbital mech cluster targeter • Bandwidth pack • Control pack • Tox pack • Biomutation lance
• Biomutation pulser • Deadlife pack • Disruptor flare pack • Shard animal pulser • Shard insanity lance • Shard shock lance • Turret pack