Mechanism: Power Grid
The Power Grid is the network of light and energy that keeps the town alive.
Power Poles
Basic Power Pole
- Function: Places a relay pole on your current tile.
- Requirement: 1 Copper Wiring, scrap metal.
- Light Range: A powered pole illuminates only the current tile (0-hex radius).
- Connection Range: Up to 2 tiles.
Reinforced Power Pole (MK2)
- Function: Advanced relay pole with superior coverage.
- Extended Range: Can connect to other poles up to 3 tiles away.
- Superior Illumination: Illuminates its own tile PLUS all 6 adjacent tiles (1-hex radius).
Skill Requirements
The following levels in the Power Infrastructure skill are required for grid management:
- Placing Basic Power Poles: Level 1
- Removing Power Poles: Level 2
- Placing Reinforced Power Poles (MK2): Level 3
Grid Maintenance
- Industrial Support: Powered poles adjacent to industrial tiles (Industrial, Electronic Store - Lab) allow those tiles to be powered for production.
- Sustainability: Expansion of the grid increases the total daily power drain. This must be offset by building Solar Panels or refueling via the Generator Operations skill.
- Town Failure: If the town’s power level reaches 0%, the town instance ends for all players.