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The most common way to deliver charge to an item is with an [[:Category:Energy Cells|energy cell]]. The {{favilink|laser pistol}}, {{favilink|hologram bracelet}}, and {{favilink|powered exoskeleton}} are all examples of items that require an energy cell to function. | The most common way to deliver charge to an item is with an [[:Category:Energy Cells|energy cell]]. The {{favilink|laser pistol}}, {{favilink|hologram bracelet}}, and {{favilink|powered exoskeleton}} are all examples of items that require an energy cell to function. | ||
Electrically-powered objects are always [[Properties#EMP Sensitive|EMP Sensitive]], unless [[Electromagnetically-shielded|electromagnetically shielded]]. | Electrically-powered objects, as well as electric power generators and storage mechanisms, are always [[Properties#EMP Sensitive|EMP Sensitive]], unless [[Electromagnetically-shielded|electromagnetically shielded]]. | ||
Electrical power can be found being transmitted by electrical power grids such as those found in {{favilink|Grit Gate}}, {{favilink|Ezra}}, or The {{favilink|Yd Freehold}}. | Electrical power can be found being transmitted by electrical power grids such as those found in {{favilink|Grit Gate}}, {{favilink|Ezra}}, or The {{favilink|Yd Freehold}}. | ||
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== Hydraulic == | == Hydraulic == | ||
{{main|hydraulic power}} | {{main|hydraulic power}} | ||
Power is sometimes | Power is sometimes carried by hydraulic transmission systems. [[Grit Gate]] has one of these, in addition to its electrical power grid. | ||
==Liquid-Fueled== | ==Liquid-Fueled== | ||
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== Mechanical == | == Mechanical == | ||
{{main|mechanical power}} | {{main|mechanical power}} | ||
Mechanical transmission systems | Mechanical transmission systems use natural forces, such as water or wind, to power machinery. The {{favilink|wooden water wheel}} and {{favilink|millstone}} in {{favilink|Joppa}} is an example of this. | ||
==Kinetic / Clockwork== | ==Kinetic / Clockwork== | ||
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== Solar == | == Solar == | ||
{{main|solar power}} | {{main|solar power}} | ||
When something is solar-powered, it will only recharge during the day while on the surface, or in areas that can reach sunlight, like the open air pits in the [[Rust Wells]]. | Solar powered objects convert sunlight into charge. When something is solar-powered, it will only recharge during the day while on the surface, or in areas that can reach sunlight, like the open air pits in the [[Rust Wells]]. | ||
== Broadcast == | == Broadcast == | ||