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The possibilities are endless, from building battleships in ocean worlds to constructing Dyson spheres around stars harvesting energy!

*'''Model Loader <code>[N]</code>''' - Loads in models from the compiled output. To use it, simply paste in the model builder's output, or a website containing it ([https://gist.github.com/ Github Gist], [https://ghostbin.com/ Ghostbin], etc.). For further information on the model loader, please consult the [[Model Builder|Model Loader]] page and it's associated tutorial page.

After you have picked a spot, you should set up power generation. To do this, first go to the [[iron]] node and mine some [[iron]].

''-Although optional, it may not be a bad idea to craft some [[Bin|bins]] as to store mined [[iron]] and [[copper]].''

After you've done this, make an [[extractor]], and place it on a [[coal]] node. You will also need to make [[BurnerGenerator|burner generators]], a [[bin]] for the [[coal]], and a [[PowerCell|power cell]]. To get [[sulfur]] for the [[PowerCell|power cell]], mine from the mountain until [[sulfur]] appears (long, bright yellow slate textured material).

Once you've crafted the necessary components, place the [[coal]] [[bin]] on the [[extractor]] (make sure the extracting side is placed correctly, and be sure to resize the [[bin]]! The surface to attach [[Bin|bins]] to is the one with a large black hole). After you've done this, connect [[BurnerGenerator|burner generators]] to it, and connect them to the [[PowerCell|power cell]]. Finally, link the [[PowerCell|power cell]] to the [[extractor]] and drop a piece of [[coal]] into the [[coal]] [[bin]].

If done correctly, the [[coal]] will be used by the [[BurnerGenerator|burner generators]] to produce power, which will then be stored in the [[PowerCell|power cell]]. The [[PowerCell|power cell]] will in turn provide the [[extractor]] with power so it may mine more [[coal]], continuing the loop.

Later on, you will be able to use other power generation methods, such as [[SolarPanel|solar panels]], [[CombustionTurbine|combustion turbines]] or even [[Boiler|boilers]]! [[Coal]] should be enough to get you off the starter, however.

'''<big>Below, you are able to see visual examples of coal, solar, gasoline and steam based power generation setups:</big>'''<gallery heights="220" mode="packed" widths="512" perrow="2">

Now that you've set up power, it is time to start building the rest of the base. To get off of the starter, you will need to build a ship; this will require [[resources]].

Since mining by hand would take too long, we will automate extraction by using [[Extractor|extractors]]. The following section will guide you through setting up [[iron]] extraction, you should be able to figure out the other materials on your own.

First, place an [[extractor]] on the [[iron]] node, and configure it's <code>MaterialToExtract</code> property (set it to "Iron"). Once you are done with this, you will want to either attach a [[bin]] directly to the [[extractor]], or use [[Chute|chutes]] to transport the [[resources]] to some location (recommended). Later in the game, you will be able to use [[Transporter|transporters]] instead of [[Chute|chutes]].

It is recommended to build a centralized storage system, and connect the [[extractor]] to that using [[Chute|chutes]]. '''Be sure to use [[Filter|filters]]!''' <gallery widths="288" heights="288" mode="slideshow">

</gallery> Now that storage is set up, you will have to power the [[extractor]]. Craft some [[Wire|wires]] (you may need to mine some [[copper]], 3-4 pieces should be enough), and attach one to your power source. You will now need to connect your power source and the [[extractor]] using said [[Wire|wires]]. Use the hammer tool to resize them, and to add more [[Wire|wires]] by dragging them onto the previous one.

Congratulations! You have built your first base! You should be proud of yourself, give yourself a pat on the back!

Unfortunately, as everyone spawns on starters, they are incredibly dangerous to live on due to griefers. Starters also don't have the necessary materials to build all of the items in this game, so you will need to reach out for the stars.