[MOD 0.14] Factory Backbone 0.14.0

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[MOD 0.14] Factory Backbone 0.14.0

Info:

• "Lights, Power, Logistics. The essential backbone to any factory"
• Name: Factory Backbone 0.14.0
• Latest Release: v0.14.0, September 19, 2016
• Factorio Version: 0.14+
• Download:

  factory_backbone_0.14.0.zip

  Mod

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• License: http://www.dbad-license.org/
• Dependencies: Factorio v14.0, tested on v14.1 and 14.5
• Optional Compatibility: boblogistics >= 0.13.0 (If installed, I make it so you don't unlock this before your first roboport)
• Tags: Logistics
• Author: Anarchy Inc

Please note: The included graphics should not be considered the final product. As you can tell from the attached pics, my art skills are not the best. The code however works fine. I already have a request pending so all I can do is wait.

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Short Description:
Adds a late to end game entity that functions as; an electrical pole, a lamp post, and a logistic zone extension all in one.

Long Description:

OPEN

Designed around the idea of it being a late game item, the research prerequisite cost and operating costs are pretty high but not unreasonable.
Note: Original graphics used for testing only, later replaced before this release because I don't own the rights to them. Even though they look much much better.

Older placeholder graphic

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Designed with OCD in mind, the electrical supply areas line up exactly with the logistic zone with a 1 tile overlap for making symmetrical assembly lines easier.
3 selection boxes allow you to mine up individual parts in case you would like to have a separate logistic network but not a gap in power without switching poles.
*Mining time has been extended so this doesn't happen accidentally.
Attached lamp requires 10x the amount of power that a small lamp needs, but brightens a much larger area.
Attached logistics requires less power to transmit but a large energy drain when first installed, also covers a much smaller area compared to vanilla and modded roboports.

Coverage overlay

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All circuit connections are available including you being able to get bot counts from the network.

wired connections

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Incompatibilities
Tested on, and doesn't work with, Factorio v13 without cutting many features and introducing game mechanic "bugs". Downgrade at your own risk.
I play with 40+ mods installed and haven't noticed any other issues.

Comments and suggestions
This is to be considered beta and subject to change. But no changes will be uploaded unless I get graphics that I can be happy will and can share. Or, people seem to like it as-is for some reason and a major bug is found.