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The '''substation''' is the third tier of [[Electric system#Distribution|electric poles.]] It offers the largest supply area of all of the electric poles, and the second-largest wire reach, beaten only by the [[big electric pole]].
The '''substation''' is an advanced [[Electric system#Distribution|electric pole]]. It offers a vast supply area with a wire reach long enough to accommodate efficient coverage of an area with very few dead spots, if handled properly. However, this comes at a cost of larger dimensions of the substations, which may make them difficult to place, and their production involves relatively advanced components. It can also carry signals for the [[circuit network]].


Its massive supply area makes it the best choice for powering large, dense areas of machinery. However, its 2x2 footprint can make it difficult to place in certain situations. Additionally, its cost can limit its usefulness mid-game until mass-production of [[advanced circuit]]s is achieved.
== History ==
{{history|2.0.7|
* Recipe now uses copper cables instead of copper plates.
* Electric poles are no longer limited to 5 copper connections to other electric poles.
}}


== History ==
{{history|0.16.0|
* Electric poles can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.}}


{{history|0.15.0|
{{history|0.15.0|
* Increased the substation supply area (16X16 to 18X18) and wire reach (16 to 18).}}
* Increased the substation supply area (16×16 to 18×18) and wire reach (16 to 18).}}


{{history|0.4.0|
{{history|0.4.0|
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Electric network]]
* [[Electric system]]
* [[Small electric pole]]
* [[Medium electric pole]]
* [[Big electric pole]]


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Latest revision as of 14:26, 21 October 2024

Substation.png
Substation

Substation entity.png

Recipe

Time.png
0.5
+
Advanced circuit.png
5
+
Copper cable.png
6
+
Steel plate.png
10
Substation.png
1

Total raw

Time.png
49.5
+
Copper plate.png
28
+
Iron plate.png
10
+
Plastic bar.png
10
+
Steel plate.png
10

Map color

Health

Quality normal.png 200
Quality uncommon.png 260 Quality rare.png 320
Quality epic.png 380 Quality legendary.png 500

Resistances

Fire: 0/90%

Stack size

50

Rocket capacity

50 (1 stack)

Dimensions

2×2

Mining time

0.1

Supply area

Quality normal.png 18×18
Quality uncommon.png 20x20 Quality rare.png 22x22
Quality epic.png 24x24 Quality legendary.png 28x28
tiles

Wire reach

Quality normal.png 18
Quality uncommon.png 20 Quality rare.png 22
Quality epic.png 24 Quality legendary.png 28
tiles

Prototype type

electric-pole

Internal name

substation

Required technologies

Electric energy distribution 2 (research).png
2

Produced by

Assembling machine 1.png
Assembling machine 2.png
Assembling machine 3.png
Electromagnetic plant.png
Player.png

The substation is an advanced electric pole. It offers a vast supply area with a wire reach long enough to accommodate efficient coverage of an area with very few dead spots, if handled properly. However, this comes at a cost of larger dimensions of the substations, which may make them difficult to place, and their production involves relatively advanced components. It can also carry signals for the circuit network.

History

  • 2.0.7:
    • Recipe now uses copper cables instead of copper plates.
    • Electric poles are no longer limited to 5 copper connections to other electric poles.
  • 0.16.0:
    • Electric poles can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.
  • 0.15.0:
    • Increased the substation supply area (16×16 to 18×18) and wire reach (16 to 18).

See also