Limestone

Lore & Background

As the colony expands, the demand for Limestone grows exponentially. It represents the transition from scavenging raw materials to engineering the environment itself. While primitive settlements might ignore these white outcrops, an automated factory recognizes them as the backbone of durability. Every road and foundation laid relies on the steady processing of this humble stone.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled through the canyon, carrying dust that coated the visor of the exosuit. The player paused at the edge of a cliff, staring down at the sprawling white veins cutting through the violet grass. A Quarry hummed in the distance, already stripping away the earth to feed the Mixer line. It was just rock, really, but in this alien world, it was the difference between standing and crumbling.

Reader's Guide

Limestone appears as pale, rocky deposits scattered across the planet's surface. Players can extract it using a Mining Drill placed on a node or by constructing a Quarry directly over large clusters for higher output. Early game requires manual mining with a pickaxe, but automation is key later. Once gathered, transport the raw stone to a Mixer facility. Combine Limestone with Sand and Water in specific ratios to produce Cement. This processed material becomes vital for infrastructure projects as your factory expands significantly. Manage supply lines efficiently using conveyors or pipes to feed the Mixer continuously without bottlenecks. Ensure water availability is consistent nearby, as it acts as a binding agent during processing. Storing excess Limestone prevents production halts during peak construction phases when demand spikes. Prioritize this resource when preparing for mid-game scaling and heavy industrial output requirements.

Did You Know?

• Limestone nodes often appear near water sources or sand deposits, aiding early logistics planning.
• A Constructor processes Limestone directly into Concrete with no additional ingredients.
• Concrete is made solely from Limestone in a Constructor, requiring no sand or water.
• This resource is one of the first to require automated processing for mid-game progression.