Space Pods

Construction

Aligned space pod parts.

Before you begin exploring space in your space pod, you will need to construct it.

Using metal rods, create the four space pod parts (15 rods each).
Align them in four squares to form a box shape until symmetry is formed (see image right).
Use a wrench to secure the bolts of each frame piece down.
Use a stack of 10 rods on one of the space pod parts to create the pod frame.
Use cables to wire the pod frame.
Adjust the wiring with a screwdriver.
Install the Space Pod Mainboard, printable in the Science circuit imprinter.
Screwdriver to secure it.
Print a Space Pod Core in the protolathe of any department ( 5000 metal, 1000 uranium, 5000 plasma).
Install the Space Pod Core.
Wrench it into place.
Install a stack of metal for the pressure bulkhead.
Wrench it to secure it.
Weld it.
Install Space Pod Armor, printable in the Science protolathe, by using it on your Space Pod.
Wrench it.
Weld it to complete the space pod.

Setting up your Space Pod

Before you enter your pod and explore space, you need to prepare yourself for the journey. Start by upgrading your Space Pod to suit your needs.

Air

By default your Space Pod lacks oxygen to breathe with. To fill your pod with air you will need to locate an air canister and drag it onto the pod. This will ensure you can breathe on your journey.

Power

By default your Space Pod lacks power, which will stop it from moving. To power your pod you will need to locate a charged power cell, open the maintenance hatch of the pod with a crowbar, insert the power cell and then use a crowbar to close the hatch. This will ensure you have enough power for your pod to move so that you can begin your journey.

Useful commands

To get someone else out of a space pod - Exit the pod, grab intent and click the pod.
To exit a space pod - Spacepod tab, exit pod.
To turn the brakes on/off - Spacepod tab, toggle brakes.
To lock space pod doors - From inside: Spacepod tab, lock doors. From outside: Insert a tumber lock and use a paired key on the space pod.
To open station pod doors - From inside: Spacepod tab, toggle nearby pod doors. From outside: Locate the paired lock button nearby the pod doors.
To turn the pod - Use your mouse.
To move your pod - Use your normal movement controls - wasd or the arrow keys.
To use a gun upgrade - Click with your mouse.

Upgrades

Space pod upgrades are all printable from protolathes, once the correct research has been done.

Armor

Armor needs to be inserted during Space Pod construction, after the pressure bulkhead has been welded in place.

Upgrade	Description	Protolathe	Cost
Civilian Spacepod Armor	The most recognised armor, used in the construction of a Space Pod.	All	15000 metal, 5000 glass, 10000 plasma
Dark Spacepod Armor	A darker version of the civilian armor, used in the construction of a Space Pod.	Science	15000 metal, 5000 glass, 10000 plasma
Industrial Spacepod Armor	A tougher, industrial-grade version of the civilian armor, used in the construction of a Space Pod and commonly used for Space Pod fights.	Cargo Engineering	15000 metal, 5000 glass, 10000 plasma, 7500 silver, 5000 diamond
Security Spacepod Armor	A tougher, military-grade version of the civilian armor, used in the construction of a Space Pod and space combat.	Security	15000 metal, 5000 glass, 10000 plasma, 7500 silver, 5000 diamond
Golden Spacepod Armor	A fancier version of the civilian armor, used in the construction of a Space Pod.	All	5000 metal, 2500 glass, 7500 plasma, 10000 gold

Guns

Guns need to be inserted after the Space Pod has been constructed. To insert them, open the maintenance hatch using a crowbar and use the gun on the pod. To remove guns, open the maintenance hatch and use your hand to remove the gun. Don't forget to close the hatch afterwards.

Upgrade	Description	Protolathe	Cost
Disabler	A weak disabler that allows disabler beams to be shot.	Security	15000 metal
Burst Disabler	A version of the disabler that allows the beams to be shot rapidly.	Security	15000 metal, 2000 plasma
Laser	A weak laser that allows laser beams to be shot.	Security	10000 metal, 5000 glass, 2000 silver, 1000 gold
Kinetic Accelerator (Basic)	A weak kinetic accelerator that is used to cut through rocks.	Cargo	10000 metal, 5000 glass, 2000 silver, 2000 uranium
Kinetic Accelerator	A kinetic accelerator that is used to cut through rocks.	Cargo	10000 metal, 5000 glass, 2000 silver, 2000 gold, 2000 diamond
Plasma Cutter	A plasma cutter that can cut through rocks, powerful enough to even cut off xeno limbs.	Cargo	10000 metal, 5000 glass, 2000 silver, 2000 gold, 2000 diamond
Advanced Plasma Cutter	An enhanced, more powerful version of the plasma cutter.	Cargo	10000 metal, 5000 glass, 4000 silver, 4000 gold, 4000 diamond

Cargo Items

These items need to be inserted after the Space Pod has been constructed. To insert them, open the maintenance hatch using a crowbar and use the item on the pod. To remove it, open the maintenance hatch and use your hand to remove the item. Don't forget to close the hatch afterwards.

Upgrade	Description	Protolathe	Cost
Ore Storage Module	Scoops up any ore you drive over. Needs to be loaded with an ore box to work.	Cargo	20000 metal, 2000 glass
Crate Storage Module	Used to hold a crate.	All	25000 metal
Passenger Seat	A seat to allow an extra passenger on-board a Space Pod.	All	7500 metal, 2500 glass

Misc Items

These items need to be inserted after the Space Pod has been constructed. To insert them, open the maintenance hatch using a crowbar and use the item on the pod. To remove it, open the maintenance hatch and use your hand to remove the item. Don't forget to close the hatch afterwards.

Upgrade	Description	Protolathe	Cost
Tracking Module	A tracking device.	All	5000 metal
Tumbler Lock	Used to lock a Space Pod to prevent podjacking. Requires a key.	All	4500 metal
Tumbler Lock Key	A key for a tumbler lock. Use on a tumbler lock first to grind down the key shape to fit correctly.	All	500 metal
Lock Buster	Used to remove a Space Pod lock. Needs to be turned on before use.	All	15000 metal, 2500 diamond