Lightning collector - Revision history

Dagorad62: /* Net Efficiency */

2026-10-11T03:34:27Z

Net Efficiency

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	== Net Efficiency ==		== Net Efficiency ==

	For a grid of connected lightning rods ~~covering~~ 30 chunks, the following table shows an estimate for maximum sustainable night-time power and the net efficiency of the collectors. See [[lightning rod#Net Efficiency\|net efficiency]] for definitions and further explanation.		For a grid of connected lightning rods with 30 chunks in range, the following table shows an estimate for maximum sustainable night-time power and the net efficiency of the collectors. See [[lightning rod#Net Efficiency\|net efficiency]] for definitions and further explanation.

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Dagorad62: /* Net Efficiency */ Updated table to reflect better lightning strike estimates

2026-10-11T03:33:54Z

Net Efficiency: Updated table to reflect better lightning strike estimates

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	! Quality !! ~~Coverage~~ (Chunks) !! Collectors per Large Island !! Simultaneous Powered Collectors !! Night-time Power (MW) !! Net Efficiency Achieved		! Quality !! Range (Chunks) !! Collectors per Large Island !! Simultaneous Powered Collectors !! Night-time Power (MW) !! Net Efficiency Achieved
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	\| [[File:Quality_normal.png\|15px]] Normal \|\| 1.9 \|\| 16 \|\| 3 \|\| ~~750~~ \|\| 25%		\| [[File:Quality_normal.png\|15px]] Normal \|\| 1.9 \|\| 16 \|\| 1.5 \|\| 650 \|\| 30%
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	\| [[File:Quality_uncommon.png\|15px]] Uncommon \|\| 3.2 \|\| 10 \|\| 2 \|\| ~~1350~~ \|\| 43%		\| [[File:Quality_uncommon.png\|15px]] Uncommon \|\| 3.2 \|\| 10 \|\| 1.5 \|\| 975\|\| 43%
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	\| [[File:Quality_rare.png\|15px]] Rare \|\| 4.9 \|\| 7 \|\| 2.5 \|\| ~~1800~~ \|\| 53%		\| [[File:Quality_rare.png\|15px]] Rare \|\| 4.9 \|\| 7 \|\| 2 \|\| 1275 \|\| 52%
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	\| [[File:Quality_epic.png\|15px]] Epic \|\| 6.9 \|\| 5 \|\| 3 \|\| ~~2150~~ \|\| 63%		\| [[File:Quality_epic.png\|15px]] Epic \|\| 6.9 \|\| 5 \|\| 3 \|\| 1450 \|\| 58%
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	\| [[File:Quality_legendary.png\|15px]] Legendary \|\| 11.9 \|\| 4 \|\| 4 \|\| ~~3100~~ \|\| 84%		\| [[File:Quality_legendary.png\|15px]] Legendary \|\| 11.9 \|\| 4 \|\| 4 \|\| 2850 \|\| 82%
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Dagorad62: /* Tiling Options */ range -> building reach

2026-10-11T03:31:26Z

Tiling Options: range -> building reach

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	=== Tiling Options ===		=== Tiling Options ===
	An equilateral triangular tiling is most efficient as this maximizes circle packing when arranged in a hexagonal tiling. For all lightning rods a nearly equilateral triangle of <code>base: 2 x ~~Range~~</code> and <code>height: 0.87 x ~~Range~~</code> will work and provide plenty of flexibility to move the vertices to accommodate interference from buildings. If flexibility is not needed, one can stretch out the size of each tile to the maximums described below.		An equilateral triangular tiling is most efficient as this maximizes circle packing when arranged in a hexagonal tiling. For all lightning rods a nearly equilateral triangle of <code>base: 2 x building_reach</code> and <code>height: 0.87 x building_reach</code> will work and provide plenty of flexibility to move the vertices to accommodate interference from buildings. If flexibility is not needed, one can stretch out the size of each tile to the maximums described below.

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	Keep in mind that these are center-to-center distances. The gap between collectors will be 2 less than these.		Keep in mind that these are center-to-center distances. The gap between collectors will be 2 less than these.

	== Net Efficiency ==		== Net Efficiency ==

Dagorad62: /* Net Efficiency */

2026-10-09T22:50:37Z

Net Efficiency

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	== Net Efficiency ==		== Net Efficiency ==

	For a grid of connected lightning rods covering 30 chunks, the following ~~net efficiencies and~~ maximum sustainable night-time power ~~are achieved~~.		For a grid of connected lightning rods covering 30 chunks, the following table shows an estimate for maximum sustainable night-time power and the net efficiency of the collectors. See [[lightning rod#Net Efficiency\|net efficiency]] for definitions and further explanation.

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Dagorad62: Removing stub tag

2026-10-09T22:44:48Z

Removing stub tag

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	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}
	{{:Infobox:Lightning collector}}		{{:Infobox:Lightning collector}}
	~~{{Stub}}~~
	{{About/Space age}}		{{About/Space age}}
	The '''lightning collector''' is an upgraded version of the [[lightning rod]] from [[Fulgora]]{{SA}} that protects a larger area from getting struck by lightning, as well as [[Power production#Lightning power\|converting each strike to more electricity]] than its counterpart. Like the lightning rod, the peak power production is limited only by the demands of the connected [[electric system]], but the internal storage is subject to a 150 MW drain in addition to the load from the electric system.		The '''lightning collector''' is an upgraded version of the [[lightning rod]] from [[Fulgora]]{{SA}} that protects a larger area from getting struck by lightning, as well as [[Power production#Lightning power\|converting each strike to more electricity]] than its counterpart. Like the lightning rod, the peak power production is limited only by the demands of the connected [[electric system]], but the internal storage is subject to a 150 MW drain in addition to the load from the electric system.

Dagorad62: /* Net Efficiency */

2026-10-09T22:42:05Z

Net Efficiency

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	! Quality !! Coverage (Chunks) !! ~~Rods~~ per Large Island !! Simultaneous Powered ~~Rods~~ !! Night-time Power (MW) !! Net Efficiency Achieved		! Quality !! Coverage (Chunks) !! Collectors per Large Island !! Simultaneous Powered Collectors !! Night-time Power (MW) !! Net Efficiency Achieved
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	\| [[File:Quality_normal.png\|15px]] Normal \|\| 1.9 \|\| 16 \|\| 3 \|\| 750 \|\| 25%		\| [[File:Quality_normal.png\|15px]] Normal \|\| 1.9 \|\| 16 \|\| 3 \|\| 750 \|\| 25%
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	Note that this is sustainable night-time power. Halve this to obtain sustainable power over the entire day (requires accumulators).		Note that this is sustainable night-time power. Halve this to obtain sustainable power over the entire day (requires accumulators).

	== History ==		== History ==

Dagorad62: Added net efficiency table

2026-10-09T22:41:40Z

Added net efficiency table

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	Keep in mind that these are center-to-center distances. The gap between collectors will be 2 less than these.		Keep in mind that these are center-to-center distances. The gap between collectors will be 2 less than these.

			== Net Efficiency ==

			For a grid of connected lightning rods covering 30 chunks, the following net efficiencies and maximum sustainable night-time power are achieved.

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			! Quality !! Coverage (Chunks) !! Rods per Large Island !! Simultaneous Powered Rods !! Night-time Power (MW) !! Net Efficiency Achieved
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			\| [[File:Quality_normal.png\|15px]] Normal \|\| 1.9 \|\| 16 \|\| 3 \|\| 750 \|\| 25%
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			\| [[File:Quality_uncommon.png\|15px]] Uncommon \|\| 3.2 \|\| 10 \|\| 2 \|\| 1350 \|\| 43%
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			\| [[File:Quality_rare.png\|15px]] Rare \|\| 4.9 \|\| 7 \|\| 2.5 \|\| 1800 \|\| 53%
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			\| [[File:Quality_epic.png\|15px]] Epic \|\| 6.9 \|\| 5 \|\| 3 \|\| 2150 \|\| 63%
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			\| [[File:Quality_legendary.png\|15px]] Legendary \|\| 11.9 \|\| 4 \|\| 4 \|\| 3100 \|\| 84%
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			\|}

			Note that this is sustainable night-time power. Halve this to obtain sustainable power over the entire day (requires accumulators).

	== History ==		== History ==

Dagorad62: Added coverage section

2026-10-09T22:29:53Z

Added coverage section

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 Also like the lightning rod, the lightning collector cannot be crafted on any planet other than Fulgora, due to the other planets' lack of a strong magnetic field.
-Normal-quality lightning collectors in a square pattern can be at most 47 tiles apart while completely protecting the area between them.
+This page will only cover behaviors and quantities unique to lightning collectors. See the page for [[lightning rod]] for mechanics shared by both entities.
 == History ==

Kelenius at 19:40, 4 June 2026

2026-06-04T19:40:15Z

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	Also like the lightning rod, the lightning collector cannot be crafted on any planet other than Fulgora, due to the other planets' lack of a strong magnetic field.		Also like the lightning rod, the lightning collector cannot be crafted on any planet other than Fulgora, due to the other planets' lack of a strong magnetic field.

			Normal-quality lightning collectors in a square pattern can be at most 47 tiles apart while completely protecting the area between them.

	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: Added category for the Environmental protection infobox row

2025-01-23T18:17:37Z

Added category for the Environmental protection infobox row

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	{{ProductionNav}}		{{ProductionNav}}
	{{C\|~~Producers}}~~		{{C\|Environmental protection}}
	~~{{C\|Energy~~}}