Summary
The S.S.I.M (Surface to Space Iridium Mover) is a structure that uses stored iridium to create space weaponry. It can create Tactical Strikes and H.L.R. Small Arms. When a weapon is being manufactured inside of it, the distributor-like object on the side sends a blue beam up into the sky supposedly onto a "space station" in orbit of Eclipsis.
For the S.S.I.M to function, the signal going up into the sky cannot be obstructed by anything, including shields.
Appearance
The appearance of the S.S.I.M is a hybrid between the arsenal and the distributor. The S.S.I.M has a smaller interface to build weapons than the arsenal. The button positioned on the S.S.I.M is located more so in the middle than evenly spaced as seen in the arsenal.
Tactical Strikes
Tactical strikes are one of the two categories in the S.S.I.M user interface. They are extremely expensive strikes that can be placed down by the player and have different functions. These include:
High Legal Risk Small Arms
High Legal Risk Small Arms (Or H.L.R.S.A for short), was a new category in the S.S.I.M interface. They are powerful, expensive and unique weapons with unique purposes. They include:
- High-Power Photon Lancer
- Armor-Piercing Designated Marksman's Rifle (or AP-DMR for short)
- Auto-flechette
- Hand Mortar
Due to the high iridium usage of these weapons, it is suggested to upgrade your personal tank and Portafab using the Upgrade Station when using these weapons outside your base.
Weapon Costs
| Category | Weapon | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical Strikes | Laser Strike | 4000 |
| Orbital Shield | 2000 | |
| Orbital Fabricator | 5000 | |
| H.L.R. Small Arms | High-Power Photon Lancer | 800 |
| Armor-Piercing Designated Marksman's Rifle | 850 | |
| Auto-flechette | 900 | |
| Hand Mortar | 920 |
Pros
- Creates some of the most powerful weapons in the game
Cons
- Costs a lot to build
- Costs a lot to manufacture weapons
- Weapons take a while to manufacture
- The beam can't be obstructed by anything (including shields) for the S.S.I.M to work
- Sends a bright beam into space, letting enemies on the map know where you are and that you have an S.S.I.M
| 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 | ||