Gas Collector
| Gas Collector | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Grid size | 4 x 3 |
| Power consumption |
2 MW idle 11 MW collecting |
| Power category | Logistics |
| Inputs | Power |
| Outputs | Metreon Gas |
A Gas Collector is a piece of Logistics equipment used to collect Metreon Gas from gas clouds in space. Metreon gas can be refined into Fuel or Explosives.
Collecting Gas[edit | edit source]
To collect gas, the ship must be in a star system overlapping a gas cloud.
Collection Rate[edit | edit source]
Within a star system containing a gas cloud, the density of the gas cloud will vary by location. Gas is collected faster where the cloud is denser. The rate of collection can vary from 1 unit per second to more than 25.
The gas cloud appears as a pink haze that is thicker where the cloud is denser. Rough density is best observed by zooming out in normal view, though parallax effects can make it difficult to judge exact locations. For best results, use thruster engines while keeping an eye on the running gas collector collection rate.
History[edit | edit source]
- Alpha 2: Introduced.