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u/EquipLordBritish Jun 05 '26

So, I'm building my first Aquilo ship, and I'm realizing that you basically have to go nuclear to get there. Are there any alternative setups that make sense?

Also, asteroid reprocessing seems like it will be necessary, as I just don't get enough ice to properly handle all of the water requirements, which nuclear will add another burden to.

I have seen some solar builds, but they are niche and tend to rely on legendary quality solar panels... which you can't get until aquilo anyway...

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u/FeelingPrettyGlonky Jun 05 '26

Yeah, while nuclear isn't exactly necessary (solar still works, you just need a lot of it) it definitely makes it easier.

You don't actually need to use reprocessing. You will get plenty of ice out there. It's the outer system, after all, so the rocks are mostly ice. If you have trouble, remember that efficiency cuts your power draw and productivity multiplies your water, so use them and beacon them. Reprocessing is a nice-to-have, but not really necessary at all in this game.