Outpost Universe Wiki - outpost_2:outpost_2_manual

cargoes_and_docking

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Cargoes and Docking Two types of vehicles may carry cargoes: ConVecs and Cargo Trucks. ConVecs and Structure Kits ConVecs may carry only structure kits, which are built and stored at the Structure Factory. To load a structure kit, drive a ConVec onto the Structure Factory's dock. Once the ConVec has arrived at the dock, select the Structure Factory and click the STORAGE button on the Status display (in the Command Pane). The Storage display shows the six storage bays at the Structure Factory.…

colonists

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Colonists Types of Colonists Outpost 2 has three Colonists classes: Children, Workers, and Scientists. Children have no productive function in the colony, but after a period of time, they may become Workers. Workers operate structures in the colony. Scientists also have some duties in operating structures, as well as doing research to advance the overall colony technology.

common_metals

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Common\Rare Ore and Refined Metals Ore's and Metals Metals are required to build or repair structures and vehicles. To obtain metals, you must mine ore, then refine it at a smelter. Mining and Smelting A mine may be built at any location marked with a Mining Beacon, once the site has been surveyed. (Robo-Surveyors automatically survey a site when they drive to that location. Later in the game, the EDWARD Satellite will automatically survey all Mining Beacons.) Robo-Miners can be sent to mini…

deploying_structures

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Deploying Structures Structure Kits Most of the structures in the game are assembled from structure kits built at the Structure Factory. These kits are then loaded on ConVecs and taken to an appropriate site to be deployed. Kits may be assembled at any location on the map as long as two requirements are met: the terrain in the tiles in which the structure will be placed must be passable (that is, a vehicle can drive to that location) and unoccupied by any other unit or structure; and there m…

detailed_unit_descriptions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Detailed Unit Descriptions Here you will find detailed descriptions on all in game Buldings Structures Agridome A colony runs on its stomach, and the Agridome is the breadbasket that keeps your colony running. Using a variety of advanced agricultural techniques, including accelerated growth, hydroponics, genetically engineered plants, and efficient management that times harvest and replanting down to the minute, an Agridome can feed up to 40 Colonists. An Agridome not only produces enough fo…

eden_full_tech_tree

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Eden Full Tech Tree Note: This short list of Basic research items are only available at the beginning of both campaigns and are not otherwise normally available * Astronomy * Boptronics * Chemistry * Planetary Science * Social Science

factories_and_production

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Factories and Production There are five factories in Outpost 2: the Structure Factory, the Vehicle Factory, the Consumer Goods Factory, the Arachnid Factory, and the Spaceport. Operation of each of these factories is similar. Each factory's Status display has a

food

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Food [Eden Agridome][Plymouth Agridome] Agridomes are the source of Food in your colony. Under normal circumstances, they produce 40 units of food; this may vary with your colony's Morale. One unit will feed one Colonist. If your Agridomes are producing more Food than is needed to feed your Colonists, the surplus is stored in the emergency bunker beneath the Command Center. This emergency bunker has an unlimited Food storage capacity. You may load Food on Cargo Trucks by driving the truck to…

hit_points_and_repair

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Hit Points and Repair All vehicles and structures have Hit Points, a measure of the amount of damage they can take before they are destroyed. Damage may come from disaster or attack. The current and maximum Hit Points a structure or vehicle has is indicated in the Status display shown in the Command Pane.

interface_guide

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Interface Guide The Main Game Window has four major parts. The Detail Pane is your close-up view of what's going on. The Mini-Map Pane gives you an overall view of the field of play The Command Pane shows information about, and issues commands to, all of your structures and vehicles.

labs_and_research

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Labs and Research [Eden Basic Lab][Plymouth Standard Lab][Eden Advanced Lab] Outpost 2 has three types of research laboratories: the Basic, Standard, and Advanced Labs. Doing research uses the same process regardless of the type of lab. Each lab's Status display has a TOPICS button, which is available any time the lab is Active and not already doing research. Click

morale

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Morale Morale is a measure of the relative happiness of your Colonists. This has an effect on their productivity, health, and birthrate. Morale is listed as a number between 0 and 99. The Colonists' Morale is influenced in two ways: by events and conditions.

online_manual

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-02-11T11:05:10+00:00

OP2 Online Manual Welcome to the Outpost 2 Online Manual! This Online Manual has been designed to give you all the information you need to begin playing right away. We hope you find it useful and informative. For new players, we recommend you look through the Getting Started and Tutorials sections first.

plymouth_full_tech_tree

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Plymouth Full Tech Tree Note: This short list of Basic research items are only available at the beginning of both campaigns and are not otherwise normally available * Astronomy * Boptronics * Chemistry * Planetary Science * Social Science

power

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Power Most structures in a colony require Power to operate. There are four structures whose sole function is to produce Power for the colony: Tokamak Fusion Reactors, MHD Generators (available only to Plymouth), Geothermal Plants (available only to Eden), and Solar Power Arrays. In addition, a small amount of Power is generated by the Command Center. The Power generated by these structures is broadcast by microwave transmitters to each building in the colony; structures need not be physically…

research

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-08-04T06:44:40+00:00

Outpost 2 Research Outpost 2 research expands on possible near future scientific breakthroughs. The in game research tree can be tailored to each map, so it is possible to change most all research values. You may see some research change which lab it is supposed to be completed at, not exist on a current map, or change in time to research. The information below represents a usual starting place.

rules_section

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-13T04:20:05+00:00

Rules This page lists the rules which apply in Outpost 2. Resouces [Eden Residence][Plymouth Recreation Facility][Eden Agridome][Plymouth M.H.D. Generator][Eden Common Ore Smelter][Plymouth Rare Ore Smelter] One of your primary tasks as Colony Commander is to monitor your supply and usage of several key Resources. These resources are: * Colonists People are your most important asset. Most structures require Workers to operate them; some also require Scientists.

some_combat_considerations

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Some Combat Considerations Damage Types and Armor Many vehicles and structures in the game have armor to protect them from disaster and attack. The damage done by weapons and disasters may be either concussion damage or penetration damage; many weapons do both kinds of damage. Concussion damage, which results from the application of raw force, can be partially reduced by armor. Penetration damage, which results from the piercing of shrapnel or other projectiles, slices right through armor. A…

spaceport_and_starship_components

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Spaceport and Starship Components The spaceport is required for many missions such as Starship Colony games, Parts of the Campaign, and also in Space Rush games. If you are Plymouth, you have the option of building (after research) a weapon called the EMP Missle. If you are Eden, you have the option of building a RLV.

structure_status

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Structure Status Each structure can exist in three states: Active, Idle, or Disabled. The Active state is the default once construction has been completed; an Active structure has all of its requirements met, is not seriously damaged, and is functioning normally.

terrain_and_movement

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Terrain and Movement There are three types of vehicles in Outpost 2: wheeled, tracked, and legged. Most vehicles are wheeled. The Robo-Dozer, Earthworker, and Tiger Heavy Combat Chassis are tracked. The Spider and Scorpion are legged. Each of these types of vehicles travels at a different rate across the various kinds of terrain on New Terra.

tutorial_1

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-26T23:52:59+00:00

Tutorial 1 - Navigating the Map Navigating The Map. This tutorial introduces you to the Outpost 2 interface. Starting the Tutorial 1 - Start Outpost 2. 2 - At the Main Menu, click TUTORIALS. 3 - The Tutorials dialog box will appear on your screen. In the list box, select Tutorial 1 - Navigating the Map then click START.

tutorial_2

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-26T23:53:47+00:00

Tutorial 2. Basic Vehicle Commands Selecting, De-selecting, and Group Selecting 1 - Start Tutorial 2 - Basic Vehicle Commands. 2 - Left-click the Cargo Truck at 35,27. The Cargo Truck is now selected, as indicated by the white outline around it and green Strength Bar above it in the Detail Pane. The Command Pane has changed to show the Status display for the selected vehicle.

tutorial_3

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-26T23:54:05+00:00

Tutorial 3 - Reports and Information This tutorial introduces you to some of the uses of the Command Pane and the Status Bar. The Report Buttons 1 - Start Tutorial 3 - Reports and Information. 2 - Between the Mini-Map and the Command Pane is a row of six buttons. These are the Report display buttons. From left to right they are the Factories, Labs, Resources, Communications, and Space reports, and the Game Options menu.

tutorial_4

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-26T23:54:18+00:00

Tutorial 4 - Combat Vehicles and Structures This tutorial introduces combat functions. Simple Attacks 1 - Start Tutorial 4 - Combat Vehicles and Structures. 2 - Press until you have selected Laser Lynx #1-01. 3 - The Command Pane shows the Status display for the selected Laser Lynx. In the lower half of the Command Pane are some new Command Icon buttons. Move your cursor over each of them and watch the Status Bar to see their functions.

tutorial_5

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-26T23:54:36+00:00

Tutorial 5 - Advanced Vehicle Commands This tutorial introduces some new vehicles and their special commands. The Robo-Dozer and Its Bulldoze Command 1 - Start Tutorial 5 - Advanced Vehicle Commands. 2 - Select the Robo-Dozer at 46,32. 3 - Click the right-most button in the top row of Command Icon buttons in the Command Pane. This is the Bulldoze button. Move the cursor back into the Detail Pane. The cursor has changed to the Bulldoze cursor.

tutorial_6

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:10:31+00:00

Tutorial 6 - Docking This tutorial introduces the basics of loading and unloading vehicles at docks. ConVecs and the Structure Factory 1 - Start Tutorial 6 - Docking. 2 - Select ConVec #1-01 at 49,27. ConVecs are the only vehicles that can carry structure kits, and structure kits are the only thing a ConVec can carry.

tutorial_7

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:10:18+00:00

Tutorial 7 - Mining Vehicles and Buildings This tutorial introduces the steps in mining and refining metals. Surveying a Mining Beacon 1 - Start Tutorial 7 - Mining Vehicles and Structures. 2 - Select the Robo-Surveyor at coordinates 48,25. 3 - Move the cursor to the Mining Beacon at coordinates 54,32. Mining Beacons that have not been surveyed appear as a single flashing white bar of metal.

tutorial_8

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:16:58+00:00

Tutorial 8 - Research and Scientists This tutorial introduces Scientists and the use of Laboratories and Universities. Choosing a Topic and Assigning Scientists 1 - Start Tutorial 8 - Research and Scientists. 2 - Select the Standard Lab at 40,18. Remember that you can also select any Lab by clicking on the Labs report button, or pressing the key and then choosing the lab you want in the list.

tutorial_9

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:25:28+00:00

Tutorial 9 - Construction This tutorial introduces the deployment of new structures. Producing Structure Kits at the Structure Factory 1 - Start Tutorial 9 - Construction 2 - Structure Factories are the only place you can make kits for new structures. Select the Structure Factory at 40,27.

tutorial_10

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:30:30+00:00

Tutorial 10 - Morale This tutorial introduces you to the causes and effects of your Colonists' happiness (or lack thereof). An Overview of Morale 1 - Start Tutorial 10 - Morale 2 - The Morale of your Colonists is one of your major concerns. It affects several things: the production rate at factories and Agridomes, the research rate at laboratories, and the birth and death rates of your Colonists.

tutorial_11

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:35:15+00:00

Tutorial 11 - Colony Control This tutorial lets you practice all you have learned in previous tutorials, as well as learn some advanced colony management techniques. Colonies with Multiple Command Centers 1 - Start Tutorial 11 - Colony Control 2 - This map shows two Command Centers. A colony can have Command Centers in several locations, each with its own group of structures attached. Supplies and people are automatically transferred between these

tutorial_12

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-11-27T00:39:39+00:00

Tutorial 12 - Spaceport This tutorial introduces you to the space program production and launch facility. Spaceport Storage 1 - Start Tutorial 12 - Spaceport 2 - Select the Cargo Truck at 45,27. Its cargo is a completed starship component. 3 - Move the cursor over the Spaceport dock at 49,24 and click. The truck will move onto the dock.

tutorials

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Tutorials Index Page What Has Gone Before They were the last survivors of a dead Earth, castaways in an ocean of stars with not one they could call home. For nearly a century they drifted, suspended in cold sleep, while computer intelligence guided their hastily-built starship and searched, unsuccessfully, for an Earth-like world. Resources dwindling, the computers woke a few of the crew to make a desperate decision. If no Earth-like world could be found, how close was close enough? Their voya…

unit_commands

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Unit Commands Command Icons make up the lower half of each vehicle's Status display. The list below shows all of the Command Icons, their functions, which units have each command, and where the icon is located in the Command Icon grid. Move. Changes the cursor to the Move cursor. The unit will move, if possible, to the location you click in the Detail Pane. This is the default command for all units, so you will probably use this only to reset the cursor if you have clicked another icon, then c…

unit_reference

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-30T08:22:00+00:00

Unit Reference Buildings and Structures This section of the wiki has all in game buildings, structures and Starship components, satellites and Launch Vehicles. Each item has an in game image from both colonies, resource cost to construct, personnel requirements, hit points, and power requirements.

vehicles

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-06-22T17:19:45+00:00

Vehicles Vehicles are responsible for all of the grunt work in the game including carrying ore, constructing buildings and connection tubes, attack and colony defense, colonist transport, mining operations and so on. No colony is successful without an army of support vehicles standing by.

weapons

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-12T21:32:46+00:00

Weapons Each colony use's guard posts and one of three different vehicle chassis' to mount a modular weapon system on. Both colonies use the same three attack vehicle's, classified as the Lynx, the Panther, and the Tiger. Each of these represents a combat chassis of increasing power and sophistication. Every new guard post and vehicle unit at time of manufacture can be produced with one of a variety of weapons turrets, depending on which colony produces the unit, and what technologies are avail…