Guide to Construction

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Basic Construction

Advanced Construction

Base Materials

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
Rods		Metal	Click the Metal and choose Metal Rods	Use a File:Welder.gif Welder on Rods to turn them back into Metal
Floor tiles		Metal	Click the Metal and choose Floor Tiles	Use a File:Welder.gif Welder on Floor tiles to turn them back into Metal
Reinforced Glass		Rods + Glass	Use Rods on Glass	N/A
Plasteel (Reinforced Metal)		Phoron + Metal	Produced at Mining via the Smelter there.	N/A

Flooring and Support

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
Lattice		Rods	Use Rods on space tiles.	Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to turn the Lattice back into Rods.
Plating		Floor tiles	Use Floor tiles on a Lattice.	Use a RCD to remove the plating.
Steel Floor		Floor tiles	Use Floor tiles on a floor.	Use a Crowbar to rip off the floor tiles.
Wood Floor		Wood tiles	Use on a floor.	Use a Screwdriver to remove intact wood floors. Or Use a Crowbar to rip off and break all wood floors.
Light Floor		Glass + Metal + File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil	Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil on Glass. Use Metal on the tile you get. (Optional) Use a File:Multitool.png Multitool to change the tile's color. Place the light tile on a floor.	Use a Crowbar to rip off the light tiles. Use Wirecutters to undo the wiring.
Reinforced Floor		Rods	Use Rods on a floor.	Use a Wrench to disassemble the reinforced floor.

Walls and Structures

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
Wall		Metal	Stand in the desired spot Click the Metal and choose Girder Use Metal on the resulting girder	Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to remove the wall's plating Use a Wrench to disassemble the girder Or Use a Crowbar to displace the girder
Reinforced Wall		Metal File:Plasteel.png Plasteel Rods Screwdriver	Stand in the desired spot Click the Metal and choose Girder Use Rods on the resulting girder to add internal support struts Use a Screwdriver to secure the internal support struts Use File:Plasteel.png Plasteel sheet on the reinforced girder to add reinforced plating Use File:Plasteel.png Plasteel sheet on the reinforced wall to add an external cover and finish the wall	Use Wirecutters to remove the outer grille Use a Screwdriver to expose the external reinforced cover Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld through the external reinforced cover Use a Crowbar to remove the external reinforced cover Use a Wrench to loosen the external support rods Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld through the external support rods Use a Crowbar to remove the reinforced inner cover Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the internal support struts Use Wirecutters to remove the internal support struts Use a Wrench to disassemble the girder
Grille		Rods	Stand where you wish to build a grille Click on the Rods to create a grille	Use Wirecutters to cut through the grille Or Use blunt objects, sharp objects or welding until it breaks

False Walls

Note : False walls cannot be built between rooms with a high pressure differential (Approximately 10 kPa differential, atmospheric pressure being 101.325 kPa)

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
False Wall		Metal Crowbar	Stand in the desired spot Click the Metal and choose Girder Use a Crowbar on the girder to dislodge it Use Metal on the girders	Use a Screwdriver to bolt the wall back into place Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to remove the wall's plating Use a Wrench to disassemble the girder
Reinforced False Wall		Wrench Metal File:Plasteel.png Plasteel	Stand in the desired spot Click the Metal and choose Girder Use Rods on the resulting girder to add internal support struts Use a Screwdriver to secure the internal support struts Use a Wrench to displace the reinforced girder Use File:Plasteel.png Plasteel sheet on the displaced reinforced girder to add reinforced plating Use File:Plasteel.png Plasteel sheet on the reinforced wall to add an external cover and finish the hidden reinforced wall	Use a Screwdriver to bolt the reinforced wall back into place Use Wirecutters to remove the outer grille Use a Screwdriver to expose the external reinforced cover Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld through the external reinforced cover Use a Crowbar to remove the external reinforced cover Use a Wrench to loosen the external support rods Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld through the external support rods Use a Crowbar to remove the reinforced inner cover Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the internal support struts Use Wirecutters to remove the internal support struts Use a Wrench to disassemble the girder

Windows

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
One Direction		Glass Screwdriver	Click the Glass pane Choose One Direction while facing desired direction Right-click and rotate if facing wrong direction Use a Screwdriver to fasten it down Or Click a Grille with Glass Right-click and rotate if facing wrong direction Use a Screwdriver to fasten it down	Use a Screwdriver to unfasten the window Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to cut the window back into sheets Or Use blunt objects, sharp objects or welding until it breaks
Full		Glass Screwdriver	Click the Glass pane Choose Full Window while standing on desired location Use a Screwdriver to fasten it down	Use a Screwdriver to unfasten the window Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to cut the window back into sheets Or Use blunt objects, sharp objects or welding until it breaks

Reinforced Windows

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
One Direction		Screwdriver Crowbar Reinforced glass	Click the Reinforced glass pane Choose One Direction while facing desired direction Right-click and rotate if facing wrong direction Use a Screwdriver to fasten the frame down Use a Crowbar to pop the pane into the frame Use a Screwdriver to secure the pane to the frame Or Click a Grille with Reinforced glass Right-click and rotate if facing wrong direction Use a Screwdriver to fasten the frame down Use a Crowbar to pop the pane into the frame Use a Screwdriver to secure the pane to the frame	Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the pane from its frame Use a Crowbar to pop the pane out of its frame Use a Screwdriver to unfasten the frame Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to cut the window back into sheets Or Use blunt objects, sharp objects or welding until it breaks
Full		Screwdriver Crowbar Reinforced glass	Click the Reinforced glass pane Choose Full Window while standing on desired location Use a Screwdriver to fasten the frame down Use a Crowbar to pop the pane into the frame Use a Screwdriver to secure the pane to the frame	Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the pane from its frame Use a Crowbar to pop the pane out of its frame Use a Screwdriver to unfasten the frame Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to cut the window back into sheets Or Use blunt objects, sharp objects or welding until it breaks
Windoor		Wrench Screwdriver Crowbar Reinforced glass File:Plasteel.png Plasteel File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit	Click the Reinforced glass pane Choose Windoor while standing on desired location and facing correct direction Use a Wrench to secure the Windoor Assembly Use File:Plasteel.png Plasteel to make a Secure Windoor Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to wire the Windoor Assembly Insert a File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit Use a Crowbar to secure the electronics and engage the Windoor inside the assembly	Open the Windoor Use a Crowbar to remove the airlock electronics Use Wirecutters to remove the wiring Use a Wrench to unsecure the assembly Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to recover the glass Or Use blunt objects, sharp objects or welding until it breaks

Furniture

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
Chairs and Stools		Metal or Planks	Click the Metal or Planks and choose Chair, Office Chair, Stool or Fancy Chair while standing in the desired location	Use a Wrench to disassemble the chair or stool and turn it back into Metal
Table		Metal or Planks	Click the Metal or Planks and choose Table Parts Assemble the table parts or wooden table parts while standing in the desired location	Use a Wrench to disassemble the table frame and turn it back into table parts Use a Wrench to disassemble the table parts and turn them back into Metal
Reinforced Table		table parts Rods	Use Rods on the table parts to obtain reinforced table parts Assemble the reinforced table parts while standing in the desired location	Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weaken the reinforced table frame Use a Wrench to disassemble the reinforced table frame and turn it back into reinforced table parts Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to remove the reinforced frame from the reinforced table parts Use a Wrench to disassemble the table parts and turn them back into Metal
Glass Table		table parts Glass	Use Glass on the table parts to obtain glass table parts Assemble the glass table parts while standing in the desired location	Use a Wrench to disassemble the glass table and turn it back into glass table parts Use a Wrench to disassemble the glass table parts and turn them back into Metal and Glass
Bookcase		Planks Wrench	Click the Planks and choose Bookcase Use a Wrench to anchor the bookshelf down Add Planks to make a shelf	Use a Crowbar to remove the shelves Use a Wrench to unsecure the bookshelf frame Use a Crowbar to break the bookshelf frame apart

Machinery and Electronics

Name	Picture	Requirement	Construction	Destruction
Newscaster	File:Newscaster.png	File:Newscaster frame.png	Insert the frame into the wall	If broken : Use a Screwdriver to remove the broken glass (check this one) Use a Screwdriver to disconnect it Use a Crowbar to remove the newscaster If NOT broken: Use a Screwdriver to disconnect it Use a Crowbar to remove the newscaster
APC	px	Crowbar ID card Screwdriver Metal File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:Powercontroll.png Power controll circuit File:Standardpowercell.png Powercell	Click the Metal and choose APC Frame Use the frame on the wall you wish to use Remove the floor Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to wire the APC Replace the floor Fit in the File:Powercontroll.png Power controll circuit Use a Screwdriver to secure the electronics Add a File:Standardpowercell.png Powercell Use a Crowbar to shut the cover New APCs start locked with the cover engaged and the main breaker turned off APCs may only be placed in areas which have been defined as a Station Area using the Chief Engineer's Station Blueprints	If broken : Use a Crowbar or heavy objects to remove the broken cover Remove the File:Standardpowercell.png Powercell Use a Screwdriver to clear out the broken electronics Remove the floor under the APC and use Wirecutters on the APC to cut the terminal. Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to clear off the broken frame If NOT broken: Use an ID card to unlock the APC and deactivate the cover lock Use a Crowbar to open the cover Remove the File:Standardpowercell.png Powercell Use a Screwdriver to remove the electronics Remove the floor under the APC and use Wirecutters on the APC to cut the terminal. Insulated gloves needed if the Powernet is online. Use a Crowbar to remove the File:Powercontroll.png Power controll circuit Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to clear the APC Frame off the wall Use a Wrench on the frame to turn it back into Metal
Air Alarm	File:AirAlarm.png	Screwdriver Metal File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:Airalarmcontroll.png	Click the Metal and choose Air Alarm Frame Use the frame on the wall you wish to use Fit in the File:Airalarmcontroll.png Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to wire the alarm Close with a Screwdriver	Use a Screwdriver to open the cover Interact with the Air Alarm using an empty hand and cut all wires using Wirecutters Cut the remaining wires by using Wirecutters on the Air Alarm Use a Crowbar to remove the File:Airalarmcontroll.png Use a Wrench to remove the frame from the wall
Fire Alarm	File:FireAlarm.png	Metal Screwdriver File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:Firecontroll.png Fire controll circuit	Click the Metal and choose Fire Alarm Frame Use the frame on the wall you wish to use Fit in the File:Firealarmcontroll.png Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to wire the alarm Close with a Screwdriver	Use a Screwdriver to open the cover Interact with the Fire Alarm using an empty hand and cut all wires using Wirecutters Cut the remaining wires by using Wirecutters on the Fire Alarm Use a Crowbar to remove the File:Firealarmcontroll.png Use a Wrench to remove the frame from the wall
Airlock		Wrench Screwdriver Metal Reinforced glass File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit	Stand in the desired spot Click the Metal and choose Airlock Assembly Use a Wrench to set the airlock in place Use a Pen to name the Airlock Add Reinforced glass to make a Glass Airlock Add File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil Use your ID to unlock the File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit and give it a specific access requirement Add an File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit Use a Screwdriver on the airlock to close the maintenance panel	Use a Screwdriver on the airlock to open the maintenance panel Use a File:Multitool.png Multitool and Wirecutters to disable everything. Door bolts must be up for this to work. Insulated gloves are needed if the Powernet is online. Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld the airlock shut Use a Crowbar to remove the electronics Use Wirecutters to remove the wiring Use a Wrench to unsecure the airlock frame Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to turn the frame back into Metal Note : If the door was shorted out by a cryptographic sequencer, you can skip directly to removing the broken electronics with a Crowbar
Display Cases	File:Display Case.png	Wrench Screwdriver Crowbar Metal Glass File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit	Build a machine frame but do not add File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil Insert Glass to create a glass case Set access requirements by using an ID on the File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit Insert the File:Airlock controll.png Airlock controll circuit Use a Screwdriver to secure the case	If the case is functional, use an ID card to unlock it Use a Crowbar to disassemble the display case Or Use a Crowbar to break down the broken display case
Computers		Wrench Screwdriver Metal Glass File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:Computercircuitboard.png Computer circuit board	Stand in the desired spot Click the Metal and choose Computer Frame Use a Wrench to bolt the frame in place Insert the File:Computercircuitboard.png Computer circuit board Use a Screwdriver to secure the circuitry Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to wire up the computer Use Glass to add a monitor Use a Screwdriver to connect the monitor	Use a Screwdriver to disconnect the monitor Use a Crowbar to pry off the monitor Use Wirecutters to remove the wiring Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the circuitry Use a Crowbar to pry out the File:Computercircuitboard.png Computer circuit board Use a Wrench to unbolt the frame Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to turn the frame back into Metal
AI Core		Wrench Screwdriver File:Plasteel.png Plasteel Reinforced glass File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil File:AIcircuit.png AI circuit board File:Brains.gif Brain or File:Positronicbrain.png Positronic brain	: Click the File:Plasteel.png Plasteel and choose AI Core Use a Wrench to bolt the mainframe into place  : Add an File:AIcircuit.png AI circuit board  : Use a Screwdriver to secure the File:AIcircuit.png AI circuit board  : Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to add wiring to the mainframe  : Add the File:Brains.gif Brain placed in a Empty MMI or an active File:PosibrainActive.gif Posibrain to make the AI Core functional  : Add Reinforced glass to finish the screen Use a Screwdriver to connect the screen to the mainframe	Use a Screwdriver to disconnect the screen from the mainframe Use a Crowbar to pry off the screen. Remove the File:Brains.gif Brain or File:PosibrainActive.gif Posibrain Use Wirecutters to remove the mainframe's wiring Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the File:AIcircuit.png AI circuit board Use a Crowbar to pry out the File:AIcircuit.png AI circuit board Use a Wrench to unbolt the mainframe Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to turn the mainframe back into File:Plasteel.png Plasteel
Light Fixture	File:Lightfixture.png	Metal File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil Light tube	Click the Metal and choose Light Frame Use the frame on the wall you wish to use Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to add wiring Add a Light tube or File:Light bulb Light bulb depending on chosen frame	Remove the Light tube or File:Light bulb Light bulb. Light should be off beforehand, or File:Gloves black.png Black gloves should be used. Use Wirecutters to remove the wiring Use a Wrench to detach the frame from the wall Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to turn the frame back into Metal
Security Camera	Security_Camera.gif	Wrench File:Welder.gif Welder Screwdriver Camera assembly File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil	Drop the Camera assembly on the floor in front of the wall you want it on. Use a Wrench to secure the Camera assembly to the wall Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld the Camera assembly to the wall Apply any upgrades you might want Available Upgrades: Phoron for EMP Proofing, a Carrot for X-Ray Vision, and aFile:Proximity sensor.png Proximity sensor for Motion Sensor Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to add wiring Use a Screwdriver to connect the wiring Set the camera network (station default is SS13) Set the camera's direction	Use a Screwdriver to open the maintenance panel Interact with the camera and use Wirecutters to cut all wires (Alarm Wire is optional) Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to undo the welding on the Camera assembly Use a Wrench to detach the Camera assembly from the wall Use a Crowbar to discard any upgrades from the Camera assembly
Turrets		Metal Wrench Screwdriver File:Welder.gif Welder File:Laser.png Any laser-type weapon File:Proximity sensor.png Proximity sensor	Click the Metal and choose Turret Frame Use a Wrench to bolt the turret frame Use Metal to add a turret cover Use a Wrench to bolt the cover Add File:Laser.png Any laser-type weapon Add a File:Proximity sensor.png Proximity sensor Use a Screwdriver to secure the assembly Use more Metal to add a turret hatch Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to secure the turret hatch	TBA
Solar Panels and Trackers		Solar assembly Wrench Glass or Reinforced glass File:Trackerelectronics.png Tracker electronic circuit to make a tracker	Place the Solar assembly where you want it over a wire knot Use a Wrench to bolt into place Add File:Trackerelectronics.png Tracker electronic circuit to turn it into a Solar Tracker Finish the construction by adding any type of glass to the Solar assembly	Use a Crowbar to remove the panel Use a Crowbar to remove the File:Trackerelectronics.png Tracker electronic circuit if working on a Solar Tracker Use a Wrench to unbolt the frame
Mass Driver		Wrench File:Welder.gif Welder Screwdriver File:Plasteel.png Plasteel File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil Rods	Click the File:Plasteel.png Plasteel and choose Mass Driver Frame Drag and rotate as needed, then use a Wrench to bolt into place Use a File:Welder.gif Welder Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to add wiring Use Rods Use a Screwdriver to secure the assembly	Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the assembly Use a Crowbar to remove the rods Use a Wirecutters to remove the wiring Use a File:Welder.gif Welder Use a Wrench to unbolt the frame Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to turn the frame back into File:Plasteel.png Plasteel
Disposal Pipes		1 x Disposal Pipe/Machine File:Welder.gif Welder Wrench Crowbar	Use the RPD or the Disposal Pipe Dispenser to obtain a File:Disposalpipe.png Disposal pipe Use a Crowbar to access the plating Right-click and drag to get into desired position Use a Wrench to bolt the pipe down Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to weld the pipe secure	Use a File:Welder.gif Welder to undo the welding Use a Wrench to unbolt the pipe Note : The disposal pipe can then be destroyed by using the RPD or the Disposal Pipe Dispenser
Lightswitch	File:LightSwitch.png	Metal File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil Screwdriver	Select "Lightswitch" under "Mounted Frames" after clicking on the Metal Place lightswitch on wanted wall Use File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to add wiring Use a Screwdriver to complete the frame.	Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the frame. Use a Wirecutters to remove the cable. Use a Wrench to remove the frame from the wall.
Vending Machine	File:Vendomat.png	Metal File:Cable-coil.png Cable coil Screwdriver File:Micromanipulator.png Micro-manipulator File:Scanningmodule.png Scanning module File:Matterbin.png Matter bin File:Vendingcircuit.png Vending machine circuit Recharge Pack	Select "Machine Frame" after clicking on the Metal. Use aFile:Cable-coil.png Cable coil to add wiring. Add aFile:Vendingcircuit.png Vending machine circuit. Add the Manipulator, Scanning Module and Matter Bin. Use a Screwdriver to complete the frame. Obtain the appropriate Recharge pack from Cargo, move it next to the machine, and click-drag the pack onto the machine.	If the machine is out of items, get another Recharge Pack from Cargo to refill it by click-dragging it onto the machine. If the machine is broken, use Reinforced glass on it to repair it. Use a Screwdriver to unsecure the service panel. Use a Crowbar to remove the parts. Some parts may become broken. Use a Wirecutters to remove the cable. Use a Wrench to turn the frame back into metal.
Conveyor Switch	File:Conveyor switch.png	Rods File:Remotesignaller.png Remote signaller	Use the Rods on the File:Remotesignaller.png Remote signaller. You may configure the switch and restrict it's pulling with a File:Multitool.png Multitool.	Use a Wrench to disassemble back into parts.
Conveyor Belt	File:Conveyor active.gif	Screwdriver Metal File:Conveyorcircuit.png Conveyor circuit board	Click the Metal and choose Conveyor frame Fit in the File:Conveyorcircuit.png Conveyor circuit board Finish with a Screwdriver Change the direction of the belt with a File:Multitool.png Multitool, if necessary To Configure: The only way to operate a Conveyor Belt is with a Conveyor Switch set to the same frequency and ID tag. A Conveyor Belt will automatically try to copy the Frequency and ID tag of any Conveyor Switches or Conveyor Belts within one tile of distance when built. It's recommendable to start by constructing the Conveyor Switch and continue the belt line from there. If a Conveyor Belt is misconfigured, use a Use a File:Multitool.png Multitool to set it's frequency and ID tag to match those of a Conveyor Switch.	Use a Screwdriver to open the cover Use a Crowbar to remove the File:Conveyorcircuit.png Conveyor circuit board Use a Wrench to dismantle the frame into metal sheets

Miscellaneous

Disposal Machinery

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If Disposal Bin, turn off the pump Screwdriver to remove power connection Welder on machine to remove its joints Wrench to detach it from the plating

Machine

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Screwdriver to open the cover. Crowbar to pry out the circuit. Wirecutters to remove the wires. Wrench to disassemble the frame. Usually returns all or most components used in construction. Some components may become broken.

Recharge Station

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Unlock the charger with an ID Screwdriver to open the cover. Wrench to dislodge the internal plating. Wirecutters to remove the wires. Crowbar to remove the components. Usually returns all or most components used in construction. Some components may become broken. Template:Gameplay Guides