Storage & Decay

Storage Capacity

Every resource type in Mission Control has a defined in-game storage capacity, which is determined by the following principles:

• Capacity Formula: Each 1 Collection Strength (CS) of an item type provides a specific amount of storage capacity for the relevant resources. This capacity is fixed and applies regardless of whether the Collection Strength is active or inactive.

• Resource Production: Even if your storage capacity is exceeded, you will continue to produce resources at the normal rate. This means that while you can generate more resources than your storage allows, you need to be mindful of how much can be safely stored without leading to losses.

RESOURCE	MEANS OF STORAGE	STORAGE CAPACITY (per 1 CS)
CONSTRUCTION	Small Storage Building Cargo Rocketship Crew Rocketship Ore Processing Plant	2,056 160 53 1,134
DATA	Communication Array Inflatable Laboratory Field Laboratory	50 50 50
ENGINEER	Engineer (M & F) Civil Engineer (M & F) Geologist (M & F) Inflatable Social Hub	4 2 2 2
FOOD	Inflatable Greenhouse Greenhouse Crop Facility Inflatable Dining Hall	12 36 108 12
FUEL	Large Fuel Depot	848
LOGISTICS	Supply Chain Manager Botanist Civil Engineer Inflatable Social Hub	4 2 2 2
MEDICINE	Medical Bay Crew Rocketship	27 13
ORE	Small Storage Building Ore Processing Plant	557 5,000
OXYGEN	High-Pressure Tank	67
POWER	Battery Array	2,670
REGOLITH	Small Storage Building	445
REPAIRS	Small Storage Building Small Maintenance Bay Multi-Purpose Workshop Ship Hangar Cargo Rocketship	13 53 80 53 13
SCIENCE	Scientist Botanist Geologist Inflatable Social Hub	4 2 2 2
SOCIAL	Doctor Security Inflatable Social Hub	4 4 2
WATER	Low-Pressure Tank Inflatable Social Hub	1,300 13
WELLBEING	Inflatable Sleeping Pod Small House Apartment Complex	3 6 48

Decay Mechanism

To ensure that resources are efficiently managed, Mission Control incorporates a decay system for excess resources. Here’s how it works:

• Hourly Decay Check: There is a decay check every hour to evaluate excess resources beyond your storage capacity.

• Decay Rate: Resources that exceed your storage capacity will suffer a decay rate of 10% per hour. This means that for every hour that excess resources are stored, 10% of those resources will be lost.

Key Points to Remember

1. Monitor Capacity: Regularly check your storage capacity to avoid accumulating excessive resources that could lead to decay. Make sure you are aware of the storage limits for each resource type and manage your production accordingly.

2. Manage Excess Resources: If you notice that you are consistently exceeding your storage capacity, consider adjusting your production or expanding your storage to accommodate your resource needs.

3. Decay Awareness: Understand that excess resources will decay over time. To minimize losses, try to keep your resource levels within the storage capacity or invest in upgrades that increase your storage limits.

4. Strategic Planning: Plan your resource production and storage strategies based on your capacity limits to optimize your efficiency and reduce wastage due to decay.

By effectively managing your storage capacity and understanding the impact of decay, you can enhance your resource management strategy and ensure the smooth operation of your Mars settlement. Keep these principles in mind to maximize your resources and minimize unnecessary losses.