Space Power Transmitter


Adds Space Power Transmitter that links any planet or space platform - even a moving one - to the common space power grid: bidirectional energy transfer through space over any distance, rationed by demand. Draws a constant upkeep to hold the link (600 MW by default, less at higher quality); the link drops if the local network cannot supply it and restores automatically once it can. Unlocked with Cryogenic science (researchable on Aquilo).

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Changelog

Version: 1.1.0
Date: 18. 10. 2026
  Features:
  - The beam column now carries a travelling energy ripple (24-frame seamless loop).
  - The transmitter flickers in sync with the beam while the link is up.
  - The transmitter hums with an electric loop while the local network can power it (hidden sound driver, Space Exploration / modular-nuclear-reactor pattern).
  - The hull is pre-shaded dark blue with the emissive parts kept white, and the shadow is sharpened.
  - Added a hidden always-on sound driver entity (spt-hum) tracked as a transmitter child.
  - New 620x620 thumbnail.
Version: 1.0.1
Date: 18. 10. 2026
  Bugfixes:
  - Fixed the transmitter glow overlay rendering half a tile above the structure (draw_as_light layers are anchored 16px higher by the engine; the glow layer's y-shift is compensated).
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 18. 10. 2026
  Features:
  - Links a planet or space platform to the common space power grid: transfers energy through space over any distance, moving space platforms included.
  - Energy flows in both directions between all linked surfaces of one force and is rationed proportionally to demand when production falls short.
  - The transmitter draws a constant upkeep power to hold the link (600 MW by default; higher quality draws less); the link drops when the local network cannot supply it and is restored automatically once it can again.
  - Unlocked with Cryogenic science (researchable on Aquilo).