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Objective: Gather Initial Resources (Carbon & Iron)
The Alters

Objective: Gather Initial Resources (Carbon & Iron)

Learn how to gather essential Carbon and Iron resources in The Alters. This guide covers resource location, extraction, and crafting necessities for early game progression.

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Learn how to gather essential Carbon and Iron resources in The Alters. This guide covers resource location, extraction, and crafting necessities for early game progression.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Access the base building menu from the terminal in the Command Center.
  2. 2
    Craft a Mining Outpost (requires x30 Metals) and Pylon Component Packages (requires x30 Metals) from the Workshop.
  3. 3
    Use your Scanner to locate deposits of Carbon and Iron.
  4. 4
    Place the Mining Outpost on a resource deposit.
  5. 5
    Construct Pylons to connect the Mining Outpost to your base.
  6. 6
    Once connected, resources will be extracted automatically.
Tips
  • Ensure you have enough Metals in stock before attempting to craft the Mining Outpost and Pylons.
  • Upgrade your base's storage capacity to handle the gathered resources.
  • Monitor your energy levels, as gathering resources and crafting consumes energy.
  • Consider the base mass implications of building new modules and outposts.

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