Mechanism: Time and Power

Time System

Hex Survival operates on a real-time countdown.

Midnight Cycle: A countdown (e.g., “Midnight in 7h38m”) indicates the time remaining until the next day.
Midnight Transition: Survival vitals (Hunger/Thirst) are deducted, and resource production (Well, Hydroponic Patch) is added at this point.

Midnight also triggers the Nightly Siege, a defensive phase for the town.

Threat Level: Enemies attempt to breach the town’s perimeter.
Defensive Structures:
- Barbed Wire Perimeter: Slows enemy movement by 1 hex; minor chip damage.
- Reinforced Steel Bulkhead: Massive HP boost; small enemies cannot breach for 2 turns.
- Automated Sentry: Fires at the nearest enemy. Requires Ammo: 10/night.

Power is the most critical resource in Hex Survival. The city survives only while it has light.

Light & Survival Bar: A percentage meter tracked in the Base menu. At 0%, the town falls and the run is over.
Night Use: The town-wide power consumption for the Midnight transition.
Power Management:
- Solar Panels: Reduces daily drain by 10%.
- Battery Storage: Increases max power capacity by +20%.
- Beacon Amplifier: Improves movement efficiency in darkness.

Refills are handled via the Generator Operations skill.