The Automechanic is a Technology -> Structure Tech structure which automatically repairs nearby structures. However, there is an approximately 7-second delay before it is able to repair damaged structures after they have been damaged. This structure is crucial for constantly raided/attacked bases - particularly defensive ones.
To repair damaged structures, the Automechanic consumes a flat 20 Iridium/second, but repairs structures based on the structure's build cost. If a structure cost 400 Iridium to build, it would take the Automechanic 400 iridium to repair, taking 20 seconds to repair it from 1 health to full health.
This is particularly useful when keeping a Shield Generator running, as the generator takes damage when the shield is depleted.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very useful for very large bases if placed tactically and bunched together to speed up repairment
- Is small enough to be placed under surface level and repair things without being damaged
- A single Distributor cap is sufficient to provide a stable Iridium supply
Cons
- Like the fabricator, cannot repair more than one thing at a time
- Very costly and should only be used if the user has a reliable Iridium supply
- Very slow when repairing expensive structures
- Small health pool, can be instantly destroyed by a direct Artillery hit.
| Iridium | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipes | Pipe • T-Junction • Four-Way • Elbow | ||
| Extractors | Well Pump • Crystal Atomizer • Spire Battery | ||
| Tanks | Small Tank • Standard Tank • Large Tank • Hefty Tank | ||
| Special | Cap • Refill Station | ||
| Tech | Distributor Cap • Gauge • Pressurizer | ||
| Valves | Valve • Drop Tank | ||
| Structures | |||
| Seat • Bridge | |||
| Defense | Wall • Keep • Gate | ||
| Basic | |||
| Ladder Block | |||
| Lighting | Light Source • Light Post | ||
| Blocks | Block • Hollow Block • Platform Block • Slab Block | ||
| Wedges | Wedge 30 • Wedge 45 | ||
| Military | |||
| Shield Generator • Priority Beacon | |||
| Production | Arsenal • Garage • S.S.I.M | ||
| Weapons | |||
| Offense | Bore • Artillery | ||
| Defense | Turret • Arc Turret • Point Defense | ||
| Technology | |||
| Character | Spawn Point • Upgrade Station | ||
| Wireless | Transceiver • Distributor | ||
| Structure Tech | Fabricator • Automechanic | ||
| Misc | Boost Pad • Observer • Spatial Anchor | ||