On planets and in sections of space encounters with gravity, the mech's movement is similar to that of the player. Clicking this button launches a drop pod containing the player inside their mech which breaks apart upon arrival on a planet or entrance into a space encounter. Once completed, they can deploy their mech while they are on their Ship using the 'Deploy Mech' option on the teleporter - this option only appears if the ship is parked at a space encounter, an asteroid field, or orbiting a visitable planet. The player automatically acquires a mech by completing the Test Drive quest. They can be equipped to the mech by using the Mech Assembly Station on your space station, or in Dr. Horn: In space, nobody can hear you honk.ĭifferent parts can be obtained by learning their corresponding blueprints, usually found in non-planet locations in space. Legs: Affects Ground Speed and Jump Power. Left and Right Arms: Are weapons, with different effects and energy usage. Also determines the resistance of the mech to planetary hazards ( Deadly Radiation, Deadly Chill, and Deadly Heat).īoosters: Affects Flight Speed and Maneuverability. Mechs are composed of 6 customizable parts, each of which can change different characteristics of the mech:īody: Affects Maximum Energy of the mech and its Defense.