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Generator unit

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Generator unit
Type Power device
Function Converts fuel to power

This page contains information for individual generator unit parts, for information on multi-part assembled generators see: Generator (Assembly).

Generators are one of the most important parts of a spaceship, as they convert fuel into electrical energy in an efficient process. They are extremely modular, and can be configured into complexes of many different shapes and sizes - however, for each adjacent generator, the heat output is also increased.

Basic Usage

  • NOTE! tier 1 generator parts are not compatible with Tier 2 or 3.
    • Tier 2 and tier 3 parts are compatible.


  • Receives Processed Fuel from the fuel chamber and converts it to Power.
    • This process also generates Heat.
    • NOTE! The generators will constantly consume Processed fuel, wasting excess Power unless their ConversionRateLimit is modified via YOLOL.
  • There are six connectors, one on each side.
  • Other modules can be attached to the connectors.


  • Generators produce heat proportional to their unit rate.
  • For every adjacent generator unit or fuel chamber, extra heat will be generated.


  • T1 and T2 units produce 1000 units of electricity per second, if enough fuel is available, T3 units can produce 1250 units of electricity per second.
  • One fuel rod can support three generator units, or 3000 (3750 for T3) units of electricity per second, without enhancement.
    • An enhanced generator unit will generate more power. See enhancers for more info.

Types

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Tier 1 generator

Size 96×96×96 cm
Mass 4,625.7 kg
Volume 464.89 kv
Corrosion resistance 385
Primary material Bastium
Input / Output

Electric output 1,000 e/s

Heat generation 100 per second

Fuel input 25 per second (processed)

Modular interfaces 6

Composition

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Tier 2 generator

Size 96×96×96 cm
Mass 4,495.5 kg
Volume 464.89 kv
Corrosion resistance 395
Primary material Aegisium
Input / Output

Electric output 1,000 e/s

Heat generation 90 per second

Fuel input 25 per second (processed)

Modular interfaces 6

Composition
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Tier 3 generator

Size 96×96×96 cm
Mass 4,081.7 kg
Volume 464.89 kv
Corrosion resistance 535
Primary material Ymrium
Input / Output

Electric output 1,250 e/s

Heat generation 80 per second

Fuel input 25 per second (processed)

Modular interfaces 6

Composition

Lukium 10%

Ymrium 20%

Device fields

YOLOL field Description Range
ElectricityProduction Amount of electricity the generator unit is currently producing per second 0 -
HeatProduction Amount of heat the generator unit is currently producing per second 0 -
GeneratorUnitRateLimit Upper limit for conversion rate for this generator unit 0 - 100
GeneratorUnitRate Current conversion rate for this generator unit, expressed as a percentage. 0 - 100
GeneratorUnitStoredHeat Amount of heat currently stored in the generator unit 0 - 1500
GeneratorUnitMaxStoredHeat Maximum amount of heat that can be stored in the generator unit 1500

To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages:

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