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Many artifacts, weapons, computerized equipment, and other machinery in {{gamename}} require power. Units of power are typically referred to as charge, regardless of the type of power source involved. For example, an item might require 50 charge to be activated, which could be provided by an electric [[energy cell]], a hydraulic power system, or another type of power system entirely. This type of "charge" should not be confused with [[Charge]], the skill.

== Types of Power ==

In some cases non-electrical sources are used to power objects directly, while in other cases that alternate power source is first converted into electrical power through energy cells or other mediums. The '''Power Usage Examples''' table in the section below gives a rough outline of some of the types of power that are used throughout the gameworld. Conversion between types of power and the borders between those categories are inherently fuzzy, so that table should be taken as a general guide rather than an irrefutable authority on the matter.

===Electrical===

The most common way to deliver charge to an item is with an [[:Category:Energy Cells|energy cell]]. For example, the {{favilink|laser pistol}}, {{favilink|hologram bracelet}}, and {{favilink|powered exoskeleton}} are all examples of items that require an [[:Category:Energy Cells|energy cell]] to function.

Electrical power users and storage are always [[Properties#EMP Sensitive|EMP Sensitive]], unless [[Electromagnetically-shielded|electromagnetically shielded]].

Electrical power can sometimes be found being transmitted by electrical power grids such as those found in [[Grit Gate]], [[Tomb of the Eaters|the Tomb of the Eaters]], [[Ezra]], or [[Yd Freehold]].

===Liquid-Fueled===

Some items are powered by liquid as fuel. The exact method of charge production may vary - for example a {{favilink|combustion cell}} creates power through combustion, but a {{favilink|blood-gradient hand vacuum}} produces power through more mysterious biochemical means. For these type of items, one dram of liquid corresponds to a certain amount of charge that can be provided to the object. [[:Category:Liquid Fueled Energy Cells|Liquid-fueled energy cells]] are also considered electrical power because the liquid is used for the purpose of electricity generation.

===Kinetic / Clockwork===

=== Broadcast ===

Broadcast power is available on or near the surface, from satellites (this sometimes being interrupted by atmospheric and orbital phenomena), and from the broadcast power station inside [[Grit Gate]]. [[Radio-powered]] energy cells and a variety of other objects can receive broadcast power.

 

Power is sometimes found being carried by hydraulic transmission systems. [[Grit Gate]] has one of these, in addition to its electrical power grid.

 

===Zero Point Energy Collector===

The Zero Point Energy Collector (ZPEC) is a reality distorting, infinite electrical power source that charges depending on the current world that the object resides in. As long as the item is in "JoppaWorld" which is the starting world that the player starts in, the ZPEC will generate a constant amount of charge each turn, which varies depending on the object. Currently, only the {{favilink|ceremonial vibrokhopesh}} and the {{favilink|grav chair}} use the ZPEC.

How the ZPEC exactly works is unknown, but is reality distorting and cannot work under the effects of [[normality]]. This means that being in a normality field or normality gas will cause the item to stop charging.

== Power Usage Examples ==

* Fusion Reactor onboard power systems

* Objects and Creatures with an onboard Fusion Reactor, including:

==Charge Estimates==

==References==