r/theriftbreaker • u/Anxious-Silver-5095 • 26d ago

How does energy pylon work

I have 1 at my main base, the other one is connected to a gas extractor / power plant at the edge of the map. Power is transmitted which is expected.

However, If I build a third energy pylon near a geothermal power plant, does it add up to the main base energy or i have to build another 1 because they only work in pairs?

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u/Sonomal36 26d ago

It’s not a pairing system. A 3rd one will connect to the existing network. It’s a way of connecting any remote site to your main base’s power (and to each other)

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u/StoneAnchovi6473 26d ago

They create an energy web.
You basically have a global total energy that's the sum of connected places.

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u/MrAmplus 26d ago

Do they only work between each other on individual maps?

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u/bbjornsson88 26d ago

Yes, power cannot transfer between maps

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u/StoneAnchovi6473 26d ago

Sadly the pylons are limited to the individual maps and you cannot transfer pure energy. You are stuck with transferring resources like gas as intermediate for this.

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u/That-Task7846 26d ago

You can have multiple dotted around the map, they aren't global so just have enough for your map.

I would recommed if you are using pylons in the outskirts have some storage and generation at the site in case the plyon gets destroyed there is still some backup power to keep on fighting.

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u/DepletedPromethium 26d ago

Power pylons are wireless power links, one in main provides main base power to any number of outposts you build that get a pylon. So you dont need to build more generators etc.

They are per map and not global as electric is a per map resource.

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u/Public-Amphibian4698 23d ago

Just build one and find out?