Prototype/Beacon
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Template:Prototype parent Entity with the ability to transfer module's effects to its neighboring entities.
Usage in base
Mandatory properties
This prototype inherits all the properties from Prototype/EntityWithOwner.
Template:Prototype property Must be an electric or void energy source.
Template:Prototype property The maximum distance that this Beacon can supply it's neighbors with it's module's effects. Max distance is 64.
Template:Prototype property The multiplier of the module's effects, when shared between neighbors.
Template:Prototype property The number of module slots in this beacon, and their icon positions.
Optional properties
Template:Prototype property The graphics for the beacon.
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The animation for the beacon, when in use. Loaded only if graphics_set is not present.
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The picture of the beacon when it is not on. Loaded only if graphics_set is not present.
Template:Prototype property The types of modules that a player can place inside of the Beacon.