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I love the idea of automated harvesters, but I hope that setting up one of these harvesters would involve more depth than simply plopping down a harvester block and collecting the goodies. Perhaps something along these lines:
Tier 1: basic harvester. Collects resources and deposits into connected storage. harvester can be switched from harvesting ore/shards, or harvesting fuel(more on that below)
Tier 2: link to docking area. resources will transfer to ship storage when it docks on that docking area.
Tier 3: link a structure that increases efficiency when powered. Uses harvested fuel to operate. Can add storage tanks to increase fuel storage. When out of fuel, harvester will still function, but without the efficiency bonus.
Tier4: link a laser focus. the laser focus raises the chance of harvesting specific ores/shards. Can only link one focus per harvester. Uses fuel for power.
I think this would go a long way in creating an immersive universe, filled with supply ships flying around, refueling harvesters, collecting resources, etc(particularly if/when we are able to give AI designated routes to fly)
Tier 1: basic harvester. Collects resources and deposits into connected storage. harvester can be switched from harvesting ore/shards, or harvesting fuel(more on that below)
Tier 2: link to docking area. resources will transfer to ship storage when it docks on that docking area.
Tier 3: link a structure that increases efficiency when powered. Uses harvested fuel to operate. Can add storage tanks to increase fuel storage. When out of fuel, harvester will still function, but without the efficiency bonus.
Tier4: link a laser focus. the laser focus raises the chance of harvesting specific ores/shards. Can only link one focus per harvester. Uses fuel for power.
I think this would go a long way in creating an immersive universe, filled with supply ships flying around, refueling harvesters, collecting resources, etc(particularly if/when we are able to give AI designated routes to fly)