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===Harvest===
===Harvest===
All resources can be collected from post-combat debris. [[Waste water]] can be harvested from [[Ice Comet|ice comets]] with [[Mining Laser|mining lasers]] and then purified. Oxygen can be produced from water with an [[Oxygen Maker|oxygen maker]], though this risks using up the water supply if not monitored.
All resources can be collected from post-combat debris.
 
[[Ice]] can be harvested from [[Ice Comet|comets]] with [[Mining Laser|mining lasers]] and then processed into water. Oxygen can be produced from water with an [[Oxygen Maker|oxygen maker]], though this risks using up the water supply if not monitored.


===Recycle===
===Recycle===
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**<code>[[Waste Water]]</code> ⇒ [[Water Purifier]] ⇒ <code>[[Water]]</code>
**<code>[[Waste Water]]</code> ⇒ [[Water Purifier]] ⇒ <code>[[Water]]</code>
**<code>[[Compost]]</code> and <code>[[Water]]</code> and <code>[[Seeds]]</code> ⇒ [[Hydroponic Garden]] ⇒ <code>[[Food]]</code> and <code>[[Seeds]]</code>
**<code>[[Compost]]</code> and <code>[[Water]]</code> and <code>[[Seeds]]</code> ⇒ [[Hydroponic Garden]] ⇒ <code>[[Food]]</code> and <code>[[Seeds]]</code>
====System Losses====
In one hour a crew member will consume 3 food and 20 water, and produce 22 sewage. With all [[research]] completed:
*This sewage will convert to 22 water and 2.75 compost.
*More than 3 food can be produced from this compost, but producing only the needed 3 food will consume 3 water.
In total 23 water is consumed while only 22 is returned, so supplemental water will be necessary.


[[Category:Getting started]]
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