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{{see also|Firefoam pop pack}}
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{{infobox main|misc|
 
{{infobox main|misc|
 
|name = Firefoam popper
 
|name = Firefoam popper
 
|image = Firefoam popper.png|Firefoam popper
 
|image = Firefoam popper.png|Firefoam popper
|description = When it detects fire, this safety device pops and sprays a fire-retardant foam in a circular field around itself. Can also be triggered manually.
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|description = When touched by fire or triggered by hand, this pops and sprays a fire-extinguishing foam in a circular field around itself.
|type = Building
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|type = Misc{{!}}Miscellaneous
|type2 = Misc
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|type2 =
|placeable = true
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|placeable = Yes
|path cost = 30
 
|passability = pass through only
 
|cover = 0.3
 
|minifiable = true
 
 
|size = 1 ˣ 1
 
|size = 1 ˣ 1
|mass base = 10
 
|flammability = 1
 
 
|hp = 50
 
|hp = 50
|sell price multiplier = 0.7
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|path cost = 75
 
|beauty = -8
 
|beauty = -8
|terrain affordance = light
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|resources to make = {{icon|metal|75}} {{icon|component|1}}
|research = firefoam
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|deconstruct yield = {{icon|metal|56}} {{icon|component|1}}
|thingCategories = BuildingsMisc
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|mass base = 10
|skill 1 = Construction
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|cover = 0.3
|skill 1 level = 5
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}}</onlyinclude>
|work to make = 1500
 
|resource 1 = Steel
 
|resource 1 amount = 75
 
|resource 2 = Component
 
|resource 2 amount = 1
 
|destroyyield = nothing
 
}}
 
The '''firefoam popper''' is a one-time use [[misc]] building detects and extinguishes nearby [[fire]]s in a cloud of [[firefoam]].
 
  
== Acquisition ==
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The '''firefoam popper''' is a one-time use device that extinguishes fire within a 10 tile radius. Once activated, it will spark for about two seconds before it bursts into a spray of foam. It is capable of extinguishing walls on fire, though the walls will block the foam from reaching any further. Pawns on fire will also be extinguished. The explosion does not damage structures or colonists, but fully depletes all [[shield belt]]s  within range except those right next to it.  
Firefoam poppers can be constructed once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. They require {{Required Resources}}, {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work, and a [[{{P|Skill 1}}]] skill of {{P|Skill 1 Level}}.
 
  
== Summary ==
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== Firefoam ==
A firefoam popper is a one-time use, uninstallable device. When triggered, either manually or when [[fire]] comes within a 3 tile radius, it will spark for about 2 seconds before creating a 10-tile radius burst of [[firefoam]]. This burst can extinguish [[wall]]s and other impassible objects on fire, though they will block further foam from spreading.
 
  
The burst immediately extinguishes pawns and objects on fire, temporarily coats pawns in foam making them non-flammable, and spreads firefoam filth over the area preventing fires for items and floors in those tiles. Firefoam indoors has [[beauty]] of -25; outdoors it has beauty of -7. It is considered [[filth]], so [[rain]] will clear it, and colonists will [[Work#Clean|clean]] it up if it is in the [[home area]].
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The residual firefoam prevents fire. This provides very effective protection against [[inferno cannon]]s and any other type of incendiary weapon. To intentionally leave firefoam in place, remove the [[home area]] to prevent colonists from [[Menus#Clean|cleaning]] it up. The area would also need to be roofed because rain and snow quickly wash away firefoam, in about two game hours. Although firefoam fireproofs an area, it makes for an ugly environment. Firefoam indoors has [[beauty]] of -25; outdoors it has beauty of -7. Pawns passing through firefoam move about 25% slower.
  
== Analysis ==
 
The firefoam popper is best used when put in warehouses, as it will prevent your valuable items from catching fire and burning. It can also protect against [[inferno cannon]]s and other fiery weapons.
 
  
You can keep a few uninstalled poppers to be re-installed near a fire, though a [[firefoam pop pack]] or [[foam turret]] is usually better for this purpose. Compared to the pop pack, the popper has a much larger radius and does not use the [[utility]] slot, but the firefoam pop pack is re-usable. Each pop pack requires only {{icon small|chemfuel}} 30 [[chemfuel]] per use, but firefoam poppers must be fully replaced after each use.
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== Usage ==
  
Temporary enemy bases and encampments often have one or two firefoam poppers in them, depending on the base size and technology level of the inhabitants. Especially early game, this can be a cheap way to get poppers, effectively only costing travel costs and the risk of colonist injury.
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The Firefoam popper is best used when put in warehouses, as it will prevent your valuable items from catching fire and burning.
  
== Version history ==
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Firefoam poppers can be re-installed, so you can keep a large number of uninstalled units stored, then, when needed, simply install one near a fire. This can help extinguish large areas of fire efficiently, but it is a rather expensive method.
* [[Version/0.13.1135|0.13.1135]] - Added.
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As firefoam poppers deplete shields, it can be used as a countermeasure against shielded enemies. The popper can be triggered, instantly destroying the shields of enemies and leaving them vulnerable, while sparing the shields of allies standing right next to it.
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[[File:Firefoam popper radius.png|thumb|left|800px|Effective area of a firefoam popper.]]
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== Version History ==
 
* 1.0 - Firefoam poppers will now pop whenever there's a fire in a 3-cell radius
 
* 1.0 - Firefoam poppers will now pop whenever there's a fire in a 3-cell radius
* ? - no longer fully depletes all [[shield belt]]s
 
 
<gallery>
 
Firefoam popper radius.png|Effective area of a firefoam popper.
 
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