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| name = High-explosive shell | | name = High-explosive shell | ||
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| description = A shell filled with high explosives. Can be fired from mortars or installed as a trap. Explodes when damaged. | | description = A shell filled with high explosives. Can be fired from mortars or installed as a trap. Explodes when damaged. | ||
| type = Crafted resources | | type = Crafted resources | ||
| type2 = Mortar shell | | type2 = Mortar shell | ||
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| stack limit = 25 | | stack limit = 25 | ||
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| damage = 50 | | damage = 50 | ||
| damage type = Bomb | | damage type = Bomb | ||
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| velocity = 41 | | velocity = 41 | ||
| blastRadius = 2.9 | | blastRadius = 2.9 | ||
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| defName = Shell_HighExplosive | | defName = Shell_HighExplosive | ||
| thingCategories = MortarShells | | thingCategories = MortarShells | ||
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| page verified for version = 1.3.3066 | | page verified for version = 1.3.3066 | ||
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== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
| − | High-explosive shells | + | High-explosive shells are made using 15 [[steel]] and 15 [[chemfuel]] at a [[machining table]] and requires [[Research#Mortars|Mortars]] to be researched. Requires a [[Skills#Crafting|Crafting skill]] of at least 4. The steel cost is increased to 25 if the [[AI_Storytellers#Player_tools|Classic Mortars]] difficulty option is enabled. |
They can also be purchased from [[traders]]. | They can also be purchased from [[traders]]. | ||
Finally, [[siege]] raids will have high-explosive shells drop podded to them, and if unused by the raid, can be taken by the player. | Finally, [[siege]] raids will have high-explosive shells drop podded to them, and if unused by the raid, can be taken by the player. | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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When damaged beyond 70% of its health, it will explode after between {{ticks|30}} and {{ticks|60}}, dealing 50 [[Damage Type#Bomb|Bomb]] damage in a radius around itself. The radius depends on the quantity in the stack, with a single shell covering a 2.9 tile radius, and expanding this radius proportional to the square root of the stack size times 0.4 up to a maximum radius of {{#expr: 2.9+((24*0.4)^0.5) round 2}} tiles at a full stack of 25. | When damaged beyond 70% of its health, it will explode after between {{ticks|30}} and {{ticks|60}}, dealing 50 [[Damage Type#Bomb|Bomb]] damage in a radius around itself. The radius depends on the quantity in the stack, with a single shell covering a 2.9 tile radius, and expanding this radius proportional to the square root of the stack size times 0.4 up to a maximum radius of {{#expr: 2.9+((24*0.4)^0.5) round 2}} tiles at a full stack of 25. | ||
| − | + | == Analysis == | |
| + | It is the standard shell for mortars, dealing high damage and having a decent blast radius. Given the mortar's inaccuracy, it's best to have a battery of mortars firing at once to deal heavy damage to the enemy. | ||
| − | + | It is quite resource-intensive, so it's best to wait until mid-game until beginning the use of mortars. | |
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| + | They are effective against most enemies; [[Raid#Siege|siege]] bases, resting or charging raiders, crashed ship parts and their mechanoid guards. While two mortars are enough against siege bases, around 4 - 8 will be needed for direct attacks on raiders. | ||
| − | + | They are less effective against enemies equipped with [[shield belt]]s, as the explosion is blocked by the shield. A high quality shield belt can survive a blast and regenerate faster than the mortar fires. Pairing these with other mortars firing EMP rounds can overcome this problem easily. | |
=== Storage === | === Storage === | ||
As with all explosive items, these should be stored in separate storage containers. For maximum protection, put each stack of shells in a separate 1x1 stone box to prevent chain reactions. Pawns currently in a tantrum should be stopped at all costs, whether it be by arresting, creating another stockpile zone with a higher priority than the shell zone and prioritizing hauling the shells, or simply by shooting the pawn. | As with all explosive items, these should be stored in separate storage containers. For maximum protection, put each stack of shells in a separate 1x1 stone box to prevent chain reactions. Pawns currently in a tantrum should be stopped at all costs, whether it be by arresting, creating another stockpile zone with a higher priority than the shell zone and prioritizing hauling the shells, or simply by shooting the pawn. | ||
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== Version history == | == Version history == | ||
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* [[Version/1.3.3066|1.3.3066]] - Steel requirement decreased from 25 -> 15 unless Classic Mortar difficulty option enabled. | * [[Version/1.3.3066|1.3.3066]] - Steel requirement decreased from 25 -> 15 unless Classic Mortar difficulty option enabled. | ||
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[[Category: Mortar shells]] | [[Category: Mortar shells]] | ||