User:Shadeykins

Guide to Construction

In order to fill many roles (such as Station Engineer), or to just snazz up your sweet maintenance bar, you're going to need to know how to build things!

Construction Tools

A quick rundown of basic tools and their more advanced counterparts.

Basic Tool	Advanced Tool	Usage	Notes
Crowbar	Jaws of Life	Prying things in/out of place	Can pry open unpowered airlocks/lift floor tiles Jaws of Life can pry open powered airlocks Can be used to remove damaged electronics
Wirecutters	Jaws of Life	Snipping wires/grilles	Can snip fingertips off gloves
Welding Tool	Adv. Welding Tool	Welding/slicing metal	Can seal airlocks/vents Can repair airlocks while on help intent Can repair robotic limbs (brute)
Cable Coil	Cable Layer	Wiring systems together	Can repair robotic limbs (burn) Cable Layer rapidly spools and lays cable
Screwdriver	Power Drill	Securing/opening panels	Can open airlock panels for Hacking Can open vents to slide paper into them
Wrench	Power Drill	Ratcheting/unsecuring objects	Used to deconstruct most things Can secure/unsecure most machinery
Multitool	N/A	Modifying/specifying special parameters	Used to connect systems together Can toggle certain machinery on/off
Rapid Construction Device	Combat RCD	Rapid construction/deconstruction	Combat RCD issued to ERT engineers. Has improved magazine (500 material) Can select from a variety of different structures Can deconstructed most basic structures (walls, windows, floors)
Rapid Piping Device	Bluespace RPD	Rapidly dispensing pipes	Dispenses unfastened pipes No magazine/material limit Bluespace RPD can dispense pipes at range.

Base Materials

A list of base materials used in construction.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Metal Sheet	N/A	Ore Redemption Machine (Iron)	N/A
Glass Sheet	N/A	Ore Redemption Machine (Sand)	N/A
Wood Plank	N/A	Apply hatchet to tower-cap logs	N/A
Metal Rods (2)	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "metal rods"	Apply active welding tool 1 metal returned per 2 rods
Reinforced Glass	1 Glass 1 Rod	Hold rod(s) in hand Apply rods to glass sheet(s)	N/A
Plasteel	N/A	Ore Redemption Machine (Plasma + Iron)	N/A
Plastitanium	N/A	Ore Redemption Machine (Plasma + Titanium)	N/A
Plastitanium Glass	N/A	Ore Redemption Machine (Sand + Plasma + Titanium)	N/A
Titanium Glass	N/A	Ore Redemption Machine (Sand + Titanium)	N/A

Metal Constructions

A list of constructions that only involve the use of metal sheets.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Grille	2 Metal Rods	Use rods in-hand Select "grille"	Apply wirecutters (2 rods returned)
Wall	4 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "wall girders" Apply metal to girder	Apply welder (1 metal returned) Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
False Wall	4 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "wall girders" Apply crowbar to girder Apply metal to girder	Apply welder (1 metal returned) Apply wrench Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Floor Tiles (4)	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "floor tiles" Apply floor tiles to plating	Apply crowbar to lift floor tiles
Stool/Chair	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "chair"	Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Sofa	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "sofa (direction)"	Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Stool/Chair	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "chair"	Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Wheelchair	15 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "Wheelchair"	Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Bed	2 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "bed"	Apply wrench (2 metal returned)
Psychiatrist's Bed	5 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "chair"	Apply wrench (5 metal returned)
Office Chair	5 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "office chairs" Select desired sub-type	Apply wrench (5 metal returned)
Comfy Chair	2 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "comfy chairs" Select desired sub-type	Apply wrench (2 metal returned)
Rack	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "rack parts" Use "rack parts" object in-hand	Apply wrench (returns rack parts) Apply wrench again (1 metal returned)
Closet	2 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "closet"	Toggle locker to open state Apply active welding tool (2 metal returned)
Canister	10 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "canister"	Break canister with a welding tool Apply active welding tool (3 metal returned)
Light Switch	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "light switch frame" Apply light switch to adjacent wall	Apply wrench Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Light Switch	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "light switch frame" Apply light switch to adjacent wall	Apply wrench Apply wrench (1 metal returned)
Mass Driver Button	1 Metal	Use metal in-hand Select "mass driver button frame" Apply mass driver button to adjacent wall Use multitool to link button to driver	Apply wrench Apply wrench (1 metal returned)

Mixed Constructions

A list of constructions that involve the use of metal sheets as a starting component.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Table
Reinforced Table
Fancy Table
Computer Console
Modular Console
Machine
Automated Turret
Firelock
Airlock
Meatspike
Light Fixture
APC
Air Alarm
Fire Alarm
Intercom
Extinguisher Cabinet
Grenade

Glass Constructions

A list of constructions that only involve the use of glass or reinforced glass sheets.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Fishbowl	1 Glass	Use glass in-hand Select "fishbowl"	Apply wrench (1 glass returned)
Fish Tank	3 Glass	Use glass in-hand Select "fish tank"	Apply wrench (3 glass returned)
Wall Aquarium	4 Glass	Use glass in-hand Select "wall aquarium"	Apply wrench (4 glass returned)
Directional Window	1 Glass	Use glass in-hand Select "directional window" Fasten with screwdriver OR Hold glass in-hand Click on constructed grille Fasten with screwdriver	Unsecure with screwdriver Apply wrench (1 glass returned)
Fulltile Window	2 Glass	Use glass in-hand Select "fulltile window" Fasten with screwdriver	Unsecure with screwdriver Apply wrench (2 glass returned)
Directional Window (Reinforced)	1 Reinforced Glass	Use reinforced glass in-hand Select "directional window" Apply screwdriver, crowbar, then screwdriver OR Hold reinforced glass in-hand Click on constructed grille Apply screwdriver, crowbar, then screwdriver	Unsecure with screwdriver, crowbar, then screwdriver Apply wrench (1 reinforced glass returned)
Fulltile Window (Reinforced)	2 Reinforced Glass	Use reinforced glass in-hand Select "fulltile window" Apply screwdriver, crowbar, then screwdriver	Unsecure with screwdriver, crowbar, then screwdriver Apply wrench (2 reinforced glass returned)

Mixed Constructions

A list of constructions that involve the use of glass or reinforced glass sheets as a starting component.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Windoor

Plasteel/Other Constructions

A list of constructions that only involve the use of special materials such as plasteel.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Surgery Table
Metal Crate
Titanium Window
Plastitanium Window
Plastitanium Wall
Plastitanium Tiles (4)

Mixed Constructions

A list of constructions that involve the use of special materials as a starting component.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction
Heat-Proof Wall
AI Core
Bomb Assembly
Mass Driver
Airlock

Wood Constructions

A list of constructions that involve the use of wood planks as a starting component.

Object	Materials	Construction	Deconstruction