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Stuff to launch into space
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:25 pm
by SpaghettiCrazy
I think it would be cool to launch other types of satellites into space. The satellites are only used for winning the game (Although that's being changed
https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-275) and getting space packs, but I think it would be cool if there were many versions of the satellite with different purposes.
Some ideas include:
A separate satellite for space packs
Something similar to radar for a select area
A limited number of missiles rained down from the sky, expensive but very VERY fun to use
Any other ideas?
Re: Stuff to launch into space
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:00 am
by 5thHorseman
A very expensive satellite that gives you continuous science packs. Could end up being too OP, maybe have it degrade without (relatively cheaper) resupply launches.
Trading satellite, lets you sell (and buy?) supplies on the Galactic Network.
Power satellite, that beams down power to a base station. Needs resupplies or it may misfire. Yes, I played Sim City 2000 why do you ask?
Re: Stuff to launch into space
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:04 am
by t-lor
I think this mod does exactly that :
https://mods.factorio.com/mod/expanded-rocket-payloads
You can launch insanely expensive things that then gives huge resource (and other) bonusses depending on what you launch.
EG. launch a solar sattelite , that then produces 150 MW
Re: Stuff to launch into space
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:21 am
by darkfrei
SpaghettiCrazy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:25 pm
Something similar to radar for a select area
Exactly that was done in
https://mods.factorio.com/mod/FogRemover, just set icon with satellite on the map and it will be revealed.
Re: Stuff to launch into space
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 1:04 am
by SpaghettiCrazy
SpaghettiCrazy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:25 pm
I think it would be cool to launch other types of satellites into space. The satellites are only used for winning the game (Although that's being changed
https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-275) and getting space packs, but I think it would be cool if there were many versions of the satellite with different purposes.
Some ideas include:
A separate satellite for space packs
Something similar to radar for a select area
A limited number of missiles rained down from the sky, expensive but very VERY fun to use
Power providing satellite that beams power back to the planet
Satellite that lets you trade.
Any other ideas?
Re: Stuff to launch into space
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 1:04 am
by SpaghettiCrazy
5thHorseman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:00 am
A very expensive satellite that gives you continuous science packs. Could end up being too OP, maybe have it degrade without (relatively cheaper) resupply launches.
Trading satellite, lets you sell (and buy?) supplies on the Galactic Network.
Power satellite, that beams down power to a base station. Needs resupplies or it may misfire. Yes, I played Sim City 2000 why do you ask?
Cool ideas! I have added them to the list. The power satellite would be nice for sending power to a remote base.