Automated extraction
Gas Hotspot Base
A gas extraction base supplies a selected atmospheric resource for crafting without requiring repeated manual collection from…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Gas Hotspot Base
A planetary gas hotspot located with the Multi-Tool Survey Device.
Before you go
- Survey Device installed on the Multi-Tool.
- Base Computer and a build area covering the target.
- Gas Extractor and Supply Depot blueprints.
- Power source, supply pipes, and inventory room for the collected gas.
Farming steps
- On the planet, enter Survey mode and change detection to gas.
- Follow the signal until the hotspot is identified and read its gas name.
- Mark the hotspot and establish or extend a base so the site is buildable.
- Place Gas Extractors on the hotspot and Supply Depots for output storage.
- Connect extractor and depot modules with supply pipes, then connect the system to power.
- Verify the network is connected before leaving the planet.
- Return to the depots and collect the stored gas for your crafting chain.
- Select gas detection explicitly; mineral and power scanning will not lead you to the target gas.
- Build storage for the amount you expect to collect before your next visit.
Repeat, collect and use
This is a repeatable automated production loop. Output accumulates while the setup is active until the connected storage fills, so return to collect and free capacity.
Common mistakes
- Using a mineral extractor at a gas site will not make the required gas; match equipment to the hotspot type.
- Choosing the first gas found without checking its name can leave the recipe unsupplied; identify the target input first.
- Leaving an unpowered or unconnected setup stops the intended collection; verify power and pipe connections.
When to stop or switch
Stop adding equipment when the desired gas is arriving and storage meets your needs; add depots or capacity only if the storage fills before your planned return.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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