# 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.

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th>RESOURCE</th><th>MEANS OF STORAGE</th><th>STORAGE CAPACITY (per 1 CS)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>CONSTRUCTION</td><td>Small Storage Building<br>Cargo Rocketship<br>Crew Rocketship<br>Ore Processing Plant</td><td>2,056<br>160<br>53<br>1,134</td></tr><tr><td>DATA</td><td>Communication Array<br>Inflatable Laboratory<br>Field Laboratory</td><td>50<br>50<br>50</td></tr><tr><td>ENGINEER</td><td>Engineer (M &#x26; F)<br>Civil Engineer (M &#x26; F)<br>Geologist (M &#x26; F)<br>Inflatable Social Hub</td><td>4<br>2<br>2<br>2</td></tr><tr><td>FOOD</td><td>Inflatable Greenhouse<br>Greenhouse<br>Crop Facility<br>Inflatable Dining Hall</td><td>12<br>36<br>108<br>12</td></tr><tr><td>FUEL</td><td>Large Fuel Depot</td><td>848</td></tr><tr><td>LOGISTICS</td><td>Supply Chain Manager<br>Botanist<br>Civil Engineer<br>Inflatable Social Hub</td><td>4<br>2<br>2<br>2</td></tr><tr><td>MEDICINE</td><td>Medical Bay<br>Crew Rocketship</td><td>27<br>13</td></tr><tr><td>ORE</td><td>Small Storage Building<br>Ore Processing Plant</td><td>557<br>5,000</td></tr><tr><td>OXYGEN</td><td>High-Pressure Tank</td><td>67</td></tr><tr><td>POWER</td><td>Battery Array</td><td>2,670</td></tr><tr><td>REGOLITH</td><td>Small Storage Building</td><td>445</td></tr><tr><td>REPAIRS</td><td>Small Storage Building<br>Small Maintenance Bay<br>Multi-Purpose Workshop<br>Ship Hangar<br>Cargo Rocketship</td><td>13<br>53<br>80<br>53<br>13</td></tr><tr><td>SCIENCE</td><td>Scientist<br>Botanist<br>Geologist<br>Inflatable Social Hub</td><td>4<br>2<br>2<br>2</td></tr><tr><td>SOCIAL</td><td>Doctor<br>Security<br>Inflatable Social Hub</td><td>4<br>4<br>2</td></tr><tr><td>WATER</td><td>Low-Pressure Tank<br>Inflatable Social Hub</td><td>1,300<br>13</td></tr><tr><td>WELLBEING</td><td>Inflatable Sleeping Pod<br>Small House<br>Apartment Complex</td><td>3<br>6<br>48</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **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.


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