Automation and logistics
Resource Patch Expansion
A planned outpost adds raw material capacity when the starting area cannot meet demand.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Resource Patch Expansion
Outlying Nauvis patches beyond the current factory.
Before you go
- Drills and fuel or power.
- A belt route or rail connection with stations.
- Defenses appropriate to nearby enemy pressure.
Farming steps
- Identify the resource shortage and scout for a suitable patch.
- Plan how output will reach its consumer before laying out the mine.
- Place drills, supply power, and gather output at a belt or loading point.
- For rail delivery, add a named loading stop and a matching receiving stop.
- Protect exposed drills, power, and transport sections where needed.
- Observe delivery and locate the limiting stage: extraction, loading, travel, or unloading.
- Add another patch only after the existing route cannot meet demand.
- Keep the loading belt simple enough to inspect for flow problems.
- Check train stop names against schedule entries when stations are added.
Repeat, collect and use
A patch can supply resources until depleted; building another outpost is repeatable as demand grows.
Common mistakes
- Connecting a mine before its receiving route is ready; establish transport and destination capacity first.
- Adding drills while loading or unloading is blocked; check the full delivery chain.
- Leaving exposed equipment unprotected in enemy territory; include defenses and repair access.
When to stop or switch
Stop adding capacity once delivery is steady; find another patch when the current one is depleted or inadequate.
Sources & fact checks
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