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| 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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| velocity = 41
 
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| blastRadius = 2.9
 
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The '''high-explosive shell''' is the "regular" kind of [[mortar shell]], that deals 50 damage in a 3-tile radius upon exploding.
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The '''high-explosive shell''' is the most common kind of [[mortar shell]], that deals 50 damage in a 3-tile radius upon exploding.
  
 
== Acquisition ==
 
== Acquisition ==
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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.
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High-explosive shells can be crafted at a [[{{P|Production Facility 1}}]] 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}}. The steel cost is increased to 25 if the [[AI Storytellers#Classic mortars|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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== Usage ==
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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.
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They are also used in the construction of explosive [[IED trap]]s.
  
 
== Analysis ==
 
== Analysis ==
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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.
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High-explosive is the standard shell for [[mortar]]s, dealing high damage to any target with a decent blast radius. Mortars in general are quite resource-intensive, so it's best to wait until mid-game until beginning the use of mortars. Given the mortar's inaccuracy, it's best to have a battery of mortars firing at once to deal heavy damage to the enemy.
  
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It is quite resource-intensive, so it's best to wait until mid-game until beginning the use of mortars.
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Mortars are most useful against stationary targets, such as [[siege]]s, [[crashed ship parts]], and [[mech cluster]]s{{RoyaltyIcon}}. Against sieges in particular, dealing enough damage will force the raiders to assault directly - as opposed to them peppering ''your'' base with mortar shells. A siege's mortars can and will deal large infrastructural damage to any base not under [[overhead mountain]]; your mortars are powerful defenses against them.
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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.
 
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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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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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Shell highexplosive a.png|One highexplosive shell
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Shell highexplosive b.png|Partial stack
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Shell highexplosive c.png|Full stack
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</gallery>
  
 
== Version history ==
 
== Version history ==
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In 1.1 its crafting cost was increased (20 --> 25 steel, 10 --> 15 chemfuel).
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* [[Version/0.18.1722|0.18.1722]] - Added to replace mortar type system.
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* 1.1 - Crafting cost was increased (20 --> 25 steel, 10 --> 15 chemfuel).
 
* [[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]]
 
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High-explosive shell

High-explosive shell

A shell filled with high explosives. Can be fired from mortars or installed as a trap. Explodes when damaged.

Base Stats

Type
Crafted Resources – Mortar shell
Tech Level
Industrial
Market Value
55 Silver
Stack Limit
25
Mass
1.25 kg
HP
60
Deterioration Rate
1.5
Flammability
100%
Path Cost
14

Ranged Combat

Damage
50 dmg (Bomb)
Armor penetration
10%
Velocity
41 (m/s)
Blast Radius
2.9
Stopping power
0.5

Creation

Crafted At
Machining table
Required Research
Mortars
Skill Required
Crafting 4
Work To Make
800 ticks (13.33 secs)
Resources to make
Steel 15 + Chemfuel 15
Technical
defName
Shell_HighExplosive
thingCategories
MortarShells
tradeTags
MortarShell


The high-explosive shell is the most common kind of mortar shell, that deals 50 damage in a 3-tile radius upon exploding.

Acquisition[edit]

High-explosive shells can be crafted at a Machining table once the Mortars research project has been completed. They require Steel 15 Steel, Chemfuel 15 Chemfuel, 800 ticks (13.33 secs) of work, and a Crafting skill of 4. The steel cost is increased to 25 if the Classic Mortars difficulty option is enabled.

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.

Usage[edit]

  • Product Ingredients Type [ExpandCollapse]
    IED trap IED trap High-explosive shell 2 Building - Security

    • Summary[edit]

    When fired from a mortar, high-explosive shells deal 50 Bomb damage in a 2.9 tile radius.

    When damaged beyond 70% of its health, it will explode after between 30 ticks (0.5 secs) and 60 ticks (1 sec), dealing 50 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 6 tiles at a full stack of 25.

    They are also used in the construction of explosive IED traps.

    Analysis[edit]

    High-explosive is the standard shell for mortars, dealing high damage to any target with a decent blast radius. Mortars in general are quite resource-intensive, so it's best to wait until mid-game until beginning the use of mortars. Given the mortar's inaccuracy, it's best to have a battery of mortars firing at once to deal heavy damage to the enemy.

    Mortars are most useful against stationary targets, such as sieges, crashed ship parts, and mech clustersContent added by the Royalty DLC. Against sieges in particular, dealing enough damage will force the raiders to assault directly - as opposed to them peppering your base with mortar shells. A siege's mortars can and will deal large infrastructural damage to any base not under overhead mountain; your mortars are powerful defenses against them.

    Storage[edit]

    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.

    Gallery[edit]

    • One highexplosive shell

    • Partial stack

    • Full stack

    Version history[edit]

    • 0.18.1722 - Added to replace mortar type system.
    • 1.1 - Crafting cost was increased (20 --> 25 steel, 10 --> 15 chemfuel).
    • 1.3.3066 - Steel requirement decreased from 25 -> 15 unless Classic Mortar difficulty option enabled.
    Architect
    Security
    Barricade • Sandbags • Spike trap
    (research)
    Autocannon turret • Foam turret • Mini-turret • Rocketswarm launcher • Uranium slug turret • Mortar
    IEDs
    IED trap • IED incendiary trap • IED EMP trap • IED firefoam trap • IED smoke trap • IED antigrain warhead trap • IED tox trap Content added by the Biotech DLC
    Related
    Antigrain warhead • EMP shell • Firefoam shell • High-explosive shell • Incendiary shell • Smoke shell • Tox shell Content added by the Biotech DLC

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