Hypertube

ExperimentalThe Hyper Tube is a pipe-like transport system used to quickly transport Engineers over long distances. A Hyper Tube Entrance is required for entry, but not for exit, where a Hyper Tube Support suffices. Hyper Tubes aren't directional and can be entered from both ends if the Entrance is placed on both ends.

Engineers can change the travel direction or nearly stop during mid-flight by holding the directional key. No Tube junction or crossing is allowed. If the tube is built through terrain or trees, the Engineer inside will be able to clip through.

Travel speed is affected by whether travelling upwards or downwards, and also by the amount of sharp turns. Speeds of up to appx. 200 km/h can be reached, making it faster than the Electric Locomotive.

The Hyper Tube has 4 construction modes: Default, Conveyor 2D, Noodle and Vertical. It doesn't transmit power and all Entrances have to be powered on each end, if one wishes to enter.

Engineer damage

 * While inside, the Engineer will not aggro nearby hostile creatures, however, damage will be dealt if they come in contact, which may even throw the Engineer out of the Tube.
 * The Tube does not shield from Poison Gas or Radiation.

Trivia

 * Hyper Tubes somewhat resemble the Tube Transport System from Futurama.
 * It is a part of the Vehicles category, even though it is not a vehicle.
 * In a multiplayer game, Engineers phase trough each other if more than one are within, and can drag Engineers standing on the top of the Tube. The Tube can be constructed into a loop once another Engineer enters it, getting them stuck with no exit.
 * The metal rings on the Tube aren't spaced out evenly.

History

 * Patch 0.3: Introduced