Base Construction Components

These pre-packaged containers contain a variety of items that are necessary for the initial deployment of starbases by the Base Construction Platform, also known as the Hercules Heavy Lifter. Polymers, Industrial Materials, Basic and Super Alloys as well as optronic computers and the components needed to build nuclear reactors and life support systems have all been neatly divided into equal proportions to allow for interchangeability and remarkable efficiency in distribution to markets across the Sirius Sector.

Each container also comes with an army of nanobots that are designed to work in concert with the nanobots of exactly 375 other containers and specialized control equipment that can only be found aboard a Base Construction Platform. Once the pilot has found a suitable location to begin the construction of the base, they need only enter the following command into their console:

/base deploy (PASSWORD) (Base Name)

Within seconds, the containers will be launched from the ship and the nanobots will immediately begin to assemble the components that are stored within their respective containers and within seconds will interact with their neighbors to assemble larger and larger components. At a speed many first time engineers have called 'terrifying' the outer hull components will come together, with the docking ports facing directly towards the control ship. Once it's completely sealed those nanobots will transfer to assist with the construction of the internal components. The process ends with the construction of the nuclear power core, which often comes online only moments before the Hercules pulls up to the docking port.

Once deployed, it is essential to get crew aboard immediately to secure the station's reactor before it goes out of control and overloads the station's primary power conduits, resulting in a catastrophic explosion. Base construction crews are advised to have a transport standing by at the nearest possible location BEFORE they deploy the base with the following:


 * 200 Spaceship Crew
 * 200 Food
 * As much Basic Alloy as they can hold.

In order for the incoming transport to dock with the base, it must first have its docking rights defined. With the Hercules docked on the station, the Base Administrator must interface with the station's computer and log in using the following command:


 * /base login (PASSWORD)

Once logged in, there are two quick options that will allow other ships to dock with the base:


 * 1. /base addtag (TAG)


 * Where TAG is the first few letters of the name of the ships that will be allowed to dock


 * 2. /base defensemode 2


 * This command will make the base friendly to all incoming ships, allowing anyone to land.

Once you have your crew and basic alloys aboard, it is often recommended to upgrade the station's storage and defense capabilities as soon as possible. From this point forward, construction and upkeep efforts will require the needed goods to be procured separately from whichever market best suits your purposes. At the minimum, the newly constructed base will require a steady supply of basic alloy for the nanobot repair units to convert into needed materials to keep the base and themselves functional, as well as food and water for the crew. Information on upkeep and how to construct station modules can be found on the Neural Net at the following address:

http://wiki.discored.us/wiki/Player_Base_Guide

Good luck, and stay safe out there!