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| name = Smokepop pack | | name = Smokepop pack | ||
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| description = A defensive smokescreen. When activated, it will release a cloud of smoke, obscuring incoming shots and preventing turrets from locking on. | | description = A defensive smokescreen. When activated, it will release a cloud of smoke, obscuring incoming shots and preventing turrets from locking on. | ||
| type = Gear | | type = Gear | ||
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| skill 1 = Crafting | | skill 1 = Crafting | ||
| skill 1 level = 3 | | skill 1 level = 3 | ||
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| coverage = Waist | | coverage = Waist | ||
| layer = Belt | | layer = Belt | ||
| thingCategories = ApparelUtility | | thingCategories = ApparelUtility | ||
| tags = BeltDefensePop | | tags = BeltDefensePop | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | The '''smokepop pack''' is a reusable | + | The '''smokepop pack''' is a reusable defensive device that releases a cloud of [[smoke]] on command, reducing ranged accuracy. |
== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
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They can also be purchased from [[traders]] or found on [[raiders]]. | They can also be purchased from [[traders]] or found on [[raiders]]. | ||
− | == Summary == | + | == Summary== |
− | A smokepop pack | + | A smokepop pack can be manually activated to create [[smoke]] around its user. The smoke reduces hit chance by 70% for any projectile that paths through it. It does not affect melee hit or dodge chances. Smoke has an effect even if the shooter and the target are standing in it, as long as there's smoke in between. The smoke also prevents [[turret]]s from locking onto and firing at targets. It dissipates after around 30 seconds. |
− | The pack can be activated 3 times before needing to be reloaded for {{Icon Small|Chemfuel||10}} [[chemfuel]]. Reloading smokepop packs always costs 10 chemfuel, even if there are charges left | + | The pack can be activated 3 times before needing to be reloaded for {{Icon Small|Chemfuel||10}} [[chemfuel]]. Reloading smokepop packs always costs 10 chemfuel, even if there are charges left (as compared to the [[jump pack]]{{RoyaltyIcon}}, which uses 20 chemfuel per charge restored). Because of this, it is obviously more efficient, if less safe, to spend 2 or 3 charges before reloading. |
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=== Quality Table === | === Quality Table === | ||
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!Market Value | !Market Value | ||
− | | {{Market Value | + | |{{#expr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*0.5}} }} {{icon Small|silver}} |
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− | | {{Market Value | + | |{{#ifexpr: {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.25}}>{{P|Market Value Base}}+500 |{{#expr:{{P|Market Value Base}}+500 }}| {{Market Value|{{P|Market Value Base}}*1.25}}}} {{icon Small|silver}} |
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− | == Analysis == | + | == Analysis== |
− | Smokepop packs are | + | Smokepop packs are very useful against turrets, such as in a [[mechanoid cluster]]{{RoyaltyIcon}}, who simply can't fire on targets hidden by smoke. Other pawns can then destroy it, hit it with EMP weapons, or handle other threats. |
− | + | Against humanoid raiders, smoke is more useful with a largely melee or otherwise low range group. They can allow colonists to approach enemies, which is very effective against tight groups of enemies with few or no brawlers of their own, which may include [[Raider#Siege|sieges]]. A melee alternative is the [[shield belt]], which fully eliminates damage until it runs out. However, smokepop requires less research (so long as you have [[chemfuel]]), works after [[EMP]] attacks, and applies to all pawns in an area, as opposed to needing one shield belt per colonist. Smoke will also apply to animals, which can be very useful in melee combat. Finally, only one colonist needs to wear a smokepop belt, meaning the rest can stick with a shield. | |
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− | Against humanoid raiders, smoke is more useful | ||
As covering enemies with smoke also greatly reduces effectiveness of your own gunners, it isn't very effective if you can outrange the enemy, or if you're otherwise in a firefight. But even with a ranged group, you can use the cover of smoke to reposition your group in a safer manner, or to approach turrets. | As covering enemies with smoke also greatly reduces effectiveness of your own gunners, it isn't very effective if you can outrange the enemy, or if you're otherwise in a firefight. But even with a ranged group, you can use the cover of smoke to reposition your group in a safer manner, or to approach turrets. | ||
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== Version history == | == Version history == | ||
* [[Version/0.17.1546|0.17.1546]] - Added as the '''smokepop belt'''. | * [[Version/0.17.1546|0.17.1546]] - Added as the '''smokepop belt'''. | ||
− | * [[Version/1.2.2719|1.2.2719]] - Renamed to the '''smokepop pack''' from '''smokepop belt''', now has 3 charges | + | * [[Version/1.2.2719|1.2.2719]] - Renamed to the '''smokepop pack''' from '''smokepop belt''', now has 3 charges, no longer disappears on use, and can be triggered manually instead of automatically triggering when hit by a projectile. |
* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - AI will now only deploy an NPC's Smokepop pack if the offending attacker is hostile. This prevents friendly-fire from activating an NPC's Smokepop | * [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - AI will now only deploy an NPC's Smokepop pack if the offending attacker is hostile. This prevents friendly-fire from activating an NPC's Smokepop | ||
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{{nav|utility|wide}} | {{nav|utility|wide}} | ||
[[Category:Utility]] | [[Category:Utility]] |