You survived your first Rupture. Your shelter is standing, and you may even have a few machines humming along. But now, the corporate contracts are getting complex, and manually hauling resources from multiple smelters is draining your time.
Welcome to the automation stage of StarRupture: where your survival shifts from fighting and scavenging to making the game work for you. Mastering automation is more than convenience—it’s the key to scaling your base, fulfilling contracts faster, and dominating the challenges Arcadia-7 throws at you.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know to design efficient factories, from your first simple resource line to sprawling industrial complexes, while keeping your base resilient and your operations smooth.
The Automation Trinity: Core Principles
Every great StarRupture factory rests on three interconnected pillars. Ignoring any of these can create bottlenecks, crashes, or wasted resources:
1. Input (Extraction)
Your factory begins at the source: resource nodes.
Early game, prioritize Titanium and Wolfram, which are plentiful near the starting area.
Place Ore Excavators directly on nodes to maximize yield.
Smart extraction reduces travel time and sets the foundation for scalable automation.
2. Throughput (Logistics)
The heart of your factory is moving items efficiently:
Conveyor Rails handle high-volume, linear transport.
Logistics Drones (unlocked later) allow flexible point-to-point delivery for specialized or hard-to-reach areas.
Smooth logistics prevent production jams and maximize overall output.
3. Output (Purpose & Storage)
Every item must have a clear destination:
Feed Orbital Cargo Launchers (OCLs) to complete corporation contracts and unlock tech.
Use Storage Depots as strategic buffers to absorb temporary slowdowns.
A balanced output system prevents one stalled machine from shutting down the entire base.
Step-by-Step: Building Your First Automated Line
Let’s turn theory into action with a simple, reliable production chain.
Location Scouting
The ideal hub is flat terrain near rich resource nodes. Community favorites include areas near the small lake east of the crash site, which offer easy access to Titanium and Wolfram.
Constructing the Basic Chain
Start with a simple production line for Titanium Plates:
Keep machines in a logical, straight line to minimize errors.
Connect all machines to power using Solar Generators.
Ensure all machines sit within the green holographic zone of a Base Core to prevent damage from creatures or environmental hazards.
Intermediate Layout Strategies: From Spaghetti to Symphony
Once your first line works, it’s time to scale.
Main Bus System
Create a central conveyor or rail line for common materials like Titanium Plates and Wolfram Wires.
Production lines for complex items can tap into this main bus without overcrowding the factory.
Modular Outposts
Build remote outposts near rich but distant nodes.
Include Base Core, Ore Excavators, and smelters on-site.
Transport processed materials back to the main factory via supported rails.
Vertical Factory Design
Use multi-level construction to separate stages: smelting, component building, and final assembly.
Implement conveyor lifts or drones to move materials between floors.
Smart Buffering
Place Storage Depots at key junctions.
Buffers of raw materials prevent constructors from stalling.
Buffers of finished goods ensure immediate fulfillment of OCL contracts.
Pro-Tips for Peak Efficiency
These community-tested strategies will save time and maximize productivity:
Group Machines in Rows: Organize smelters and constructors in clusters of 4–6 to simplify troubleshooting and expansion.
Multiple OCLs: Running 3–4 cargo launchers in parallel drastically speeds up contract completion.
Don’t Fear Rebuilding: Disassembling machines returns 100% of materials, making experimentation low-risk.
Unlock Builder Drone: Level Clever Robotics Corporation to 4 to gain drones that place and copy blueprints, accelerating large-scale construction.
CPU Management: Keep rail networks straight and modular, use drones for complex routes, and avoid sprawling, uncontained layouts to prevent performance drops.
Conclusion: From Contractor to Planetary Industrialist
Automation transforms StarRupture from a survival challenge into a strategic, creative sandbox. The first automated line is a learning process. The next iteration becomes your factory’s backbone. Eventually, your base will operate almost autonomously, letting you explore, fight, and discover Arcadia-7’s secrets without constantly micromanaging.
Remember: start simple, scale smart, and iterate often. With modular layouts, main bus systems, and smart buffering, your industrial empire will flourish—making you a true master of the StarRupture.
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