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Bilka: items on belts are not entities

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items on belts are not entities

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	;eSPM : Effective [[science pack\|science]] per minute. This is a measure of SPM that explicitly includes all the upgrades (e.g [[productivity module]]s, [[biolab]]s{{SA}}, [[Research productivity (research)\|research productivity]]{{SA}}, and [[quality]]{{SA}}).		;eSPM : Effective [[science pack\|science]] per minute. This is a measure of SPM that explicitly includes all the upgrades (e.g [[productivity module]]s, [[biolab]]s{{SA}}, [[Research productivity (research)\|research productivity]]{{SA}}, and [[quality]]{{SA}}).
	;Entity : Most things that can be manipulated in-game, including machines, ~~belts, items on~~ belts, trees, enemies, vehicles, and the player. For contrast, items and tiles are not entities. But items ~~and tiles~~ often have an entity representation. For example, ~~placed concrete~~ is ~~a tile~~, but ~~concrete items traveling on a belt are entities~~.		;Entity : Most things that can be manipulated in-game, including machines, belts, trees, enemies, vehicles, and the player. For contrast, items and tiles are not entities. But items often have an entity representation. For example, an inserter in an inventory is an item, but it's an entity when placed in the game world.
	;Evolution : The development and growth of the native population. Over the course of a game, biters and spitters become bigger and more powerful. See [[Enemies#Evolution\|evolution]].		;Evolution : The development and growth of the native population. Over the course of a game, biters and spitters become bigger and more powerful. See [[Enemies#Evolution\|evolution]].

HeliGungir: /* E */ Entity: Expanded the definition

2026-01-17T02:36:53Z

E: Entity: Expanded the definition

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	;eSPM : Effective [[science pack\|science]] per minute. This is a measure of SPM that explicitly includes all the upgrades (e.g [[productivity module]]s, [[biolab]]s{{SA}}, [[Research productivity (research)\|research productivity]]{{SA}}, and [[quality]]{{SA}}).		;eSPM : Effective [[science pack\|science]] per minute. This is a measure of SPM that explicitly includes all the upgrades (e.g [[productivity module]]s, [[biolab]]s{{SA}}, [[Research productivity (research)\|research productivity]]{{SA}}, and [[quality]]{{SA}}).
	;Entity : Most things that can be manipulated in-game~~. Nearly everything in factorio is an entity. Any device~~, items, trees... ~~Even the player~~ is ~~just an entity~~.		;Entity : Most things that can be manipulated in-game, including machines, belts, items on belts, trees, enemies, vehicles, and the player. For contrast, items and tiles are not entities. But items and tiles often have an entity representation. For example, placed concrete is a tile, but concrete items traveling on a belt are entities.
	;Evolution : The development and growth of the native population. Over the course of a game, biters and spitters become bigger and more powerful. See [[Enemies#Evolution\|evolution]].		;Evolution : The development and growth of the native population. Over the course of a game, biters and spitters become bigger and more powerful. See [[Enemies#Evolution\|evolution]].

HeliGungir: /* H, M */ Added "Hub" as synonym for "Mall" (common term in other factory games).

2026-01-17T02:22:39Z

H, M: Added "Hub" as synonym for "Mall" (common term in other factory games).

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	; Hood : The overhead structure of an [[Underground belts\|underground belt]]. When sideloading an underground belt with a [[transport belts\|transport belt]], the hood blocks one lane and sideloads the other, which can be useful.		; Hood : The overhead structure of an [[Underground belts\|underground belt]]. When sideloading an underground belt with a [[transport belts\|transport belt]], the hood blocks one lane and sideloads the other, which can be useful.
			; Hub : See Mall

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	; MJ : Mega joule, a measurement of energy.		; MJ : Mega joule, a measurement of energy.
	;Main bus : The opposite of spaghetti, this refers to placing multiple belts side by side containing one resource, and branching off of it in order to create setups. Allows for organized layout of resource transportation.		;Main bus : The opposite of spaghetti, this refers to placing multiple belts side by side containing one resource, and branching off of it in order to create setups. Allows for organized layout of resource transportation.
	;Mall: Also known as store. A location in a factory that produces many types of different items that the player needs but in relatively small amounts.		;Mall: Also known as hub or store. A location in a factory that produces many types of different items that the player needs but in relatively small amounts.
	;Marathon: A game mode where technologies and recipes are significantly more expensive.		;Marathon: A game mode where technologies and recipes are significantly more expensive.
	;Map exchange string : A long piece of text that encodes the settings used to generate a map. See [[Map generator#Map exchange string\|map exchange string]].		;Map exchange string : A long piece of text that encodes the settings used to generate a map. See [[Map generator#Map exchange string\|map exchange string]].

HeliGungir: /* T */ Train bus: Removed "UPS-friendlier" sentence

2026-01-17T02:12:53Z

T: Train bus: Removed "UPS-friendlier" sentence

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	;Tile : A piece of map. It is not really known how big it is, but for simplifying things we can assume that a tile is a quadratic with side of 1 meter.		;Tile : A piece of map. It is not really known how big it is, but for simplifying things we can assume that a tile is a quadratic with side of 1 meter.
	;Time : Game time is normally identical with real time, one second in the game is one second in reality, but it can be faster or slower. For example, when the calculations for an update takes longer than a tick, the game slows down (aka UPS).		;Time : Game time is normally identical with real time, one second in the game is one second in reality, but it can be faster or slower. For example, when the calculations for an update takes longer than a tick, the game slows down (aka UPS).
	;Train bus : A popular alternative to the [[#M\|main bus]] pattern. Instead of using a belt bus to provide materials for various production cells, a large rail system allows many trains to route materials between more distant cells, sometimes called subfactories~~. It's a UPS-friendlier strategy for large factories such as megabases~~.		;Train bus : A popular alternative to the [[#M\|main bus]] pattern. Instead of using a belt bus to provide materials for various production cells, a large rail system allows many trains to route materials between more distant cells, sometimes called subfactories.
	;Trash can : A simple 'public utility' of sorts, which is an active provider that players can dump unwanted items into. Logistic robots pick them up and store them away. It's useful if you need to get rid of large quantities of items (such as [[wood]] or [[landfill]]) and your logistic trash slots are full.		;Trash can : A simple 'public utility' of sorts, which is an active provider that players can dump unwanted items into. Logistic robots pick them up and store them away. It's useful if you need to get rid of large quantities of items (such as [[wood]] or [[landfill]]) and your logistic trash slots are full.
	;Turnaround (trains) : A rail design that allows trains to return the direction they just came from. This might be a loop, a U-turn, or a dead-end with a "turn around" train stop for two-headed trains to use. Note that a loop-style turnaround is has only one exit, while a loop with multiple exits is considered a roundabout.		;Turnaround (trains) : A rail design that allows trains to return the direction they just came from. This might be a loop, a U-turn, or a dead-end with a "turn around" train stop for two-headed trains to use. Note that a loop-style turnaround is has only one exit, while a loop with multiple exits is considered a roundabout.

HeliGungir: /* C */

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	;Chokepoint : Artificial or natural geography that funnels attackers into a narrow, movement-constricting area, making it more difficult for them to breach fortifications. Examples: peninsulas with narrow connections to the mainland, artificial land bridges to islands, nearby lakes, corridors through thick forests. Certain [[cliff]] formations can also present this issue.		;Chokepoint : Artificial or natural geography that funnels attackers into a narrow, movement-constricting area, making it more difficult for them to breach fortifications. Examples: peninsulas with narrow connections to the mainland, artificial land bridges to islands, nearby lakes, corridors through thick forests. Certain [[cliff]] formations can also present this issue.
	;Coin : An item used in the Tight Spot campaign.		;Coin : An item used in the Tight Spot campaign.
	;Compression (belt): ~~Typically~~ refers to a fully saturated belt, or the act of saturating a belt (see Saturation (belt)). ~~Alternatively~~, may ~~rarely~~ refer to a belt ~~entity~~ that contains more items than is normally possible. Eg: Building and rotating belts can "compress" more items into ~~them than normal~~.		;Compression (belt): Usually refers to a fully saturated belt, or the act of fully saturating a belt (see Saturation (belt)). Rarely, may instead refer to a belt that contains more items than is normally possible. Eg: Building and rotating belts can "compress" more than 8 items into the entity.
	;Composter : A [[chests\|chest]] used to store [[Spoilage_mechanics\|spoilable]] items with the intention of spoiling them.		;Composter : A [[chests\|chest]] used to store [[Spoilage_mechanics\|spoilable]] items with the intention of spoiling them.
	;Contaminated : A [[Transport belts\|belt]] with incorrect items on it (such as [[coal]] on an iron belt). Can also refer to [[pipe]]s with mixed liquids.		;Contaminated : A [[Transport belts\|belt]] with incorrect items on it (such as [[coal]] on an iron belt). Can also refer to [[pipe]]s with mixed liquids.

HeliGungir: /* C */

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	;Chokepoint : Artificial or natural geography that funnels attackers into a narrow, movement-constricting area, making it more difficult for them to breach fortifications. Examples: peninsulas with narrow connections to the mainland, artificial land bridges to islands, nearby lakes, corridors through thick forests. Certain [[cliff]] formations can also present this issue.		;Chokepoint : Artificial or natural geography that funnels attackers into a narrow, movement-constricting area, making it more difficult for them to breach fortifications. Examples: peninsulas with narrow connections to the mainland, artificial land bridges to islands, nearby lakes, corridors through thick forests. Certain [[cliff]] formations can also present this issue.
	;Coin : An item used in the Tight Spot campaign.		;Coin : An item used in the Tight Spot campaign.
	;Compression (belt): Typically refers to a fully saturated belt ~~(see Saturation)~~, or the act of saturating a belt. Alternatively, may rarely refer to a belt entity that contains more items than is normally possible. Eg: Building and rotating belts can "compress" more items into them than normal.		;Compression (belt): Typically refers to a fully saturated belt, or the act of saturating a belt (see Saturation (belt)). Alternatively, may rarely refer to a belt entity that contains more items than is normally possible. Eg: Building and rotating belts can "compress" more items into them than normal.
	;Composter : A [[chests\|chest]] used to store [[Spoilage_mechanics\|spoilable]] items with the intention of spoiling them.		;Composter : A [[chests\|chest]] used to store [[Spoilage_mechanics\|spoilable]] items with the intention of spoiling them.
	;Contaminated : A [[Transport belts\|belt]] with incorrect items on it (such as [[coal]] on an iron belt). Can also refer to [[pipe]]s with mixed liquids.		;Contaminated : A [[Transport belts\|belt]] with incorrect items on it (such as [[coal]] on an iron belt). Can also refer to [[pipe]]s with mixed liquids.

HeliGungir: /* B, C */ Merged "Belt Compression" and "Compression (belt)". Now references "Saturation (belt)". Added a rare second definition.

2026-01-17T01:57:36Z

B, C: Merged "Belt Compression" and "Compression (belt)". Now references "Saturation (belt)". Added a rare second definition.

HeliGungir: /* S */

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	;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.		;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.
	;~~Saturated~~ (belt): ~~Flowing~~ at full speed ~~with~~ no gaps ~~between items~~.		;Saturatation (belt): A description of the number of gaps between items on a belt that is flowing at full speed. Eg: "Fully saturated" means no gaps and flowing at full speed.
	;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".		;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".
	;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].		;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].

HeliGungir: /* S */ Add: Saturated (belt)

2026-01-17T01:36:01Z

S: Add: Saturated (belt)

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	;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.		;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.
			;Saturated (belt): Flowing at full speed with no gaps between items.
	;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".		;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".
	;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].		;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].

Bilka: The wiki does not document mods, removed link to external site

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The wiki does not document mods, removed link to external site

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	;Backpressure : What a machine, usually a belt segment or [[inserter]], experiences when delivery stalls because its target is backed up.		;Backpressure : What a machine, usually a belt segment or [[inserter]], experiences when delivery stalls because its target is backed up.
	;Belt balancer : This is a belt setup that balances multiple belts to contain the same amount of resources, to maximize throughput. See [[balancers]].		;Belt balancer : This is a belt setup that balances multiple belts to contain the same amount of resources, to maximize throughput. See [[balancers]].
	~~;Belt compression : This term refers to ensuring that all items on a belt are right after each other, to ensure no space is wasted and highest throughput.~~
	;Blackout : When your factory completely loses power. This typically happens at night when relying on solar+accumulator power, enemies destroying vital electric poles, or after a prolonged brownout when using electric mining drills and/or electric inserters (instead of their burner variants).		;Blackout : When your factory completely loses power. This typically happens at night when relying on solar+accumulator power, enemies destroying vital electric poles, or after a prolonged brownout when using electric mining drills and/or electric inserters (instead of their burner variants).
	;Bots : Shorthand version for [[construction robot]] or [[logistic robot]]. Sometimes also refers to the [[Combat_robot_capsules\|combat robots]] created from capsules.		;Bots : Shorthand version for [[construction robot]] or [[logistic robot]]. Sometimes also refers to the [[Combat_robot_capsules\|combat robots]] created from capsules.
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	;Chokepoint : Artificial or natural geography that funnels attackers into a narrow, movement-constricting area, making it more difficult for them to breach fortifications. Examples: peninsulas with narrow connections to the mainland, artificial land bridges to islands, nearby lakes, corridors through thick forests. Certain [[cliff]] formations can also present this issue.		;Chokepoint : Artificial or natural geography that funnels attackers into a narrow, movement-constricting area, making it more difficult for them to breach fortifications. Examples: peninsulas with narrow connections to the mainland, artificial land bridges to islands, nearby lakes, corridors through thick forests. Certain [[cliff]] formations can also present this issue.
	;Coin : An item used in the Tight Spot campaign.		;Coin : An item used in the Tight Spot campaign.
	;Compression : ~~Like Capacity but applies~~ to belts ~~only~~.		;Compression (belt): Typically refers to a fully saturated belt (see Saturation), or the act of saturating a belt. Alternatively, may rarely refer to a belt entity that contains more items than is normally possible. Eg: Building and rotating belts can "compress" more items into them than normal.
	;Composter : A [[chests\|chest]] used to store [[Spoilage_mechanics\|spoilable]] items with the intention of spoiling them.		;Composter : A [[chests\|chest]] used to store [[Spoilage_mechanics\|spoilable]] items with the intention of spoiling them.
	;Contaminated : A [[Transport belts\|belt]] with incorrect items on it (such as [[coal]] on an iron belt). Can also refer to [[pipe]]s with mixed liquids.		;Contaminated : A [[Transport belts\|belt]] with incorrect items on it (such as [[coal]] on an iron belt). Can also refer to [[pipe]]s with mixed liquids.
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	;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.		;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.
	;Saturatation (belt): ~~A description of the~~ number of gaps between items on a belt that is flowing at full speed. Eg: "Fully saturated" means no gaps and flowing at full speed.		;Saturatation (belt): The number of gaps between items on a belt that is flowing at full speed. Eg: "Fully saturated" means no gaps and flowing at full speed.
	;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".		;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".
	;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].		;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].

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	; AP : Armor piercing, refers to [[piercing rounds magazine]].		; AP : Armor piercing, refers to [[piercing rounds magazine]].
	;Ammo : [[Firearm magazine\|Ammunition]], used for guns/rocket launchers/turrets, etc.		;Ammo : [[Firearm magazine\|Ammunition]], used for guns/rocket launchers/turrets, etc.
	~~;Angel's mods : A term referring to the mods made by user ''Arch666Angel'', a popular modder who makes extremely popular difficulty/complexity mods that complement Bob's mods.~~
	~~;Angelbobs : A community term that means a game with both Angel's mods and Bob's mods installed.~~
	;Assembler : Another word for an [[assembling machine]].		;Assembler : Another word for an [[assembling machine]].

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	;Belt compression : This term refers to ensuring that all items on a belt are right after each other, to ensure no space is wasted and highest throughput.		;Belt compression : This term refers to ensuring that all items on a belt are right after each other, to ensure no space is wasted and highest throughput.
	;Blackout : When your factory completely loses power. This typically happens at night when relying on solar+accumulator power, enemies destroying vital electric poles, or after a prolonged brownout when using electric mining drills and/or electric inserters (instead of their burner variants).		;Blackout : When your factory completely loses power. This typically happens at night when relying on solar+accumulator power, enemies destroying vital electric poles, or after a prolonged brownout when using electric mining drills and/or electric inserters (instead of their burner variants).
	~~;Bob's mods : A term referring to the mods made by user ''bobingabout'', a popular modder who makes extremely popular difficulty/complexity mods that complement Angel's mods.~~
	;Bots : Shorthand version for [[construction robot]] or [[logistic robot]]. Sometimes also refers to the [[Combat_robot_capsules\|combat robots]] created from capsules.		;Bots : Shorthand version for [[construction robot]] or [[logistic robot]]. Sometimes also refers to the [[Combat_robot_capsules\|combat robots]] created from capsules.
	;Bottleneck : A term that means a single point where resources are constrained, such as a slow part of a belt that slows down everything.		;Bottleneck : A term that means a single point where resources are constrained, such as a slow part of a belt that slows down everything.
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	;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.		;SA : [[Space Age]], the offical Factorio expansion.
	;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".		;Scenario : A map that has been saved via the [[map editor]]. Special scripting can be added to make simple "events".
	~~;SE : [https://mods.factorio.com/mod/space-exploration Space Exploration], a popular mod created by Earendel, who later worked on Space Age.~~
	;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].		;Seed : A number associated with each map that determines the outcome of certain pseudo-random processes, like terrain generation. All other settings being equal, different seeds result in vastly different terrain features. The seed is included in [[#M\|map exchange strings]].
	;Shuttle : A train for personal transportation around the factory. Sometimes called a taxi.		;Shuttle : A train for personal transportation around the factory. Sometimes called a taxi.
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	;Smart furnace : A smelting setup that can process multiple materials (e.g. iron ore, copper ore, iron plates, stone).		;Smart furnace : A smelting setup that can process multiple materials (e.g. iron ore, copper ore, iron plates, stone).
	;Spaghetti : [[File:spaghetti_example.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|An example of a "spaghetti" setup with intertwining belts.]]A community term referring to the "spaghetti" look of many belts/entities placed in a disorganized fashion. Typically created by new players to Factorio. Generally, it will be moved away from as soon as the player realizes the logistical problems it causes. Note that not all "spaghetti" factories are necessarily inefficient.		;Spaghetti : [[File:spaghetti_example.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|An example of a "spaghetti" setup with intertwining belts.]]A community term referring to the "spaghetti" look of many belts/entities placed in a disorganized fashion. Typically created by new players to Factorio. Generally, it will be moved away from as soon as the player realizes the logistical problems it causes. Note that not all "spaghetti" factories are necessarily inefficient.
	;Speedrun : Attempting to beat the game as quickly as possible. ~~World record attempts are compiled on [https://www.speedrun.com/factorio speedrun.com/factorio] and [https://www.speedrun.com/Space_Age speedrun.com/Space_Age]~~		;Speedrun : Attempting to beat the game as quickly as possible.
	;SPM : Science per minute. Prior to 2.0, this term was exclusively used to indicate the number of science packs produced by a factory (SPPM). Since 2.0, the game has added multiple UI elements that include some bonuses not previously included in SPM, now surfacing a value also referred to as effective SPM (eSPM). The [[Production statistics]] now shows a "Science" item, and the [[Research]] tooltip shows "Science per minute" as a single value. Due to the shift in meaning caused by the addition of these UI elements, this term now has some ambiguity.		;SPM : Science per minute. Prior to 2.0, this term was exclusively used to indicate the number of science packs produced by a factory (SPPM). Since 2.0, the game has added multiple UI elements that include some bonuses not previously included in SPM, now surfacing a value also referred to as effective SPM (eSPM). The [[Production statistics]] now shows a "Science" item, and the [[Research]] tooltip shows "Science per minute" as a single value. Due to the shift in meaning caused by the addition of these UI elements, this term now has some ambiguity.
	;SPPM : Science packs per minute. Measured per type, so 1k SPPM will mean production of 1000 of each science pack type per minute, though military science is often excluded. Usually used to measure the size of very big bases, see [[#M\|megabase]] and [[#G\|gigabase]].		;SPPM : Science packs per minute. Measured per type, so 1k SPPM will mean production of 1000 of each science pack type per minute, though military science is often excluded. Usually used to measure the size of very big bases, see [[#M\|megabase]] and [[#G\|gigabase]].