Part 6

Unlock the secrets of resource management in Deadlock! Learn about Food, Wood, Energy, Iron, Endurium, Anti-Matter, Steel, Triidium, and Electronics.

Alright, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of managing your resources in Deadlock, specifically focusing on what's covered in Part 6 of this guide. It's all about understanding how to get and use the stuff you need to build your empire and win the game.

First up, we've got Food and Wood. You'll have workers splitting their time between farming for food and chopping wood. The catch? You can only have 8 workers on a basic farm. Woodcutting is actually the tougher gig. You can go 'Spreaded,' meaning you'll have a bit of everything but might struggle to get enough wood because it's not concentrated. Or, you can go 'Focused' if you've got a good forest nearby, which lets you grab wood quickly. You only need so much wood, so focusing on it when you can is usually a good bet.

Next is Energy. This is super important, especially later on when one colony might burn through over 100 Energy per turn! You don't need tons of it for basic building, but keeping your advanced structures running requires a constant supply. Energy gathering is similar to Food: you can use land-based buildings or sea platforms with Tidal Energy Generators. Land buildings are small and easy to place, but not all terrain gives you a ton of power. Look for cracked ground or swamps for the best spots. As your colony grows, you'll definitely need more power, so mixing your Energy sources and maybe even piping surplus power to other colonies is a smart move.

Then there's Iron. This is crucial for early buildings and becomes a massive requirement later on, needing hundreds. Thankfully, Iron is usually pretty abundant. Rocky terrain and mountains are your best bet. Early buildings use 4 squares, but upgrading them to take up less space is a wise choice. This lets you focus your extraction efforts on the best spots. 'Spreaded' gathering works okay if you just need a little Iron here and there, but for maximum efficiency, you'll want to focus on mountains.

Endurium is the rarer cousin of Iron. You'll encounter it once your technology advances. It's harder to extract than Iron, but you'll find bonus squares for it in forests and swamps sometimes. Use these spots! Like Iron, it's extracted by mines, and you might need to split your workforce, but focusing on Endurium is a good idea if you find a rich deposit.

Now for the big guns: Anti-Matter. This is the key ingredient for your