It seems to me that two key elements are needed on this planet: a harvester and a vehicle, similar to those used in the AAI mod.
These two devices must be connected in a single wireless logical network as long as they are close to each other. The logic of their interaction is as follows:
- Harvester:
This is a mobile mining device that collects resources from the surface of the planet, starting with the richest areas and gradually moving to less fertile areas. The harvester must have its own docking station, which also serves as an unloading station. When the harvester is at the station and completely unloaded, it transmits its coordinates to the logical network.
The harvester has a fullness parameter that determines when to call transport for evacuation. This should add an element of excitement to the mining process, allowing the harvester to linger in one area for a longer time. In addition, it has a limited radar, which, if a worm is detected, should give an evacuation signal.
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Transport Dock:
Each transport must have its own dock, which is an integral part of the ground logic. The transport also connects to the logical network when it is near its dock or active harvester.
The docking station must store the id of its harvester, and whether it is sent for mining. Delete the transport id if it receives the corresponding\signal.
The dock receives parameters, including the coordinates of any free harvester waiting at the station, the direction (azimuth) in which to direct the harvester to production, and the coordinates where to send the transport for the harvester. It must store the id of the transport sent for mining. It should be possible to use logic to calculate how many transports are currently being sent to a particular harvester.
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Transport:
Like the harvester, it has a limited radar, which extends the range of detection of the worm by the harvester.
Transport consumes fuel for flights, which can only be obtained by processing local resources. For example, on this planet, traditional petrochemicals can be made impossible, leaving the possibility of obtaining petrochemical products only from local resources.
Must store the ID of the harvester that was destroyed, and consider the harvester destroyed if it could not be detected.
Transport has five operating scenarios:
1. Transportation of the harvester to the extraction point
2. Patrol in the area of direct communication with the harvester
3. Follow the coordinates before connecting to the logical network with the harvester
4. Returning the harvester for unloading
5. Return to your docking station with a critical fuel balance
Transport always knows exactly when it should return to ensure that it has enough fuel." However, it must have a parameter for the permissible excess fuel reserve for transporting the harvester to the unloading point. In a cruel and dangerous place like Arakis, it is important not only to get the resource, but also to deliver it safely.
If no active harvester is detected in the vehicle patrol area (it was taken away by another vehicle or it was destroyed), the vehicle must return to base.
Everything should be organized in such a way that you can quickly fly, get some resources and return home safely. However, the collected resource should barely be enough for the next cautious outing. The risk should be rewarded, but it requires setting up the logic of the entire mining system. All aspects of the work should be automated.
English is not my native language, and I really hope that I have presented the idea competently enough to understand.
