EnhancedLogistics
A comprehensive logistics enhancement mod for Techtonica featuring Drone Delivery with Relay Networks, Research Tiers, Search UI, and Storage Networks!
Features
Drone Delivery System (Press J)
Automated aerial item transport using floating drones with upgradeable technology!
Core Features:
- Visual Drones - Glowing orb drones with smooth movement
- Point-to-Point Delivery - Route items between storage locations
- Configurable Settings - Capacity, speed, and range options
NEW: Drone Relay Networks
- Relay Stations - Paint storage chests with special colors to create relay points
- Extended Coverage - Chain relays together to extend drone network range
- Multiple Networks - 5 color-coded networks (Cyan, Magenta, Orange, Lime, Purple)
- Visual Connections - See network links between relays
- Multi-Hop Routing - Drones navigate through connected relay chains
NEW: Drone Research Tiers (1-5)
| Tier |
Name |
Speed |
Capacity |
Range |
Bonus Drones |
| 1 |
Basic |
x1.0 |
x1.0 |
x1.0 |
+0 |
| 2 |
Improved |
x1.25 |
x1.25 |
x1.25 |
+2 |
| 3 |
Advanced |
x1.5 |
x1.5 |
x1.5 |
+4 |
| 4 |
Superior |
x2.0 |
x2.0 |
x2.0 |
+6 |
| 5 |
Ultimate |
x2.5 |
x2.5 |
x2.5 |
+10 |
Search UI System (Ctrl+F)
A powerful search function that works across all game data:
- Search Items - Find any item by name or description
- Search Recipes - Locate crafting recipes
- Search Tech Tree - Find technologies and unlocks
- Search Machines - Locate buildable machines
Storage Network
Extend the wormhole chest concept with automatic item routing:
- Network Channels - Connect multiple chests to the same network
- Auto-Routing - Items automatically flow to chests with space
- Visual Connections - See network connections between storage
Better Logistics
Enhanced inserter capabilities:
- Extended Inserter Range - 1.5x default reach (up to 3x)
- Faster Inserters - 1.5x operation speed (up to 3x)
- Smart Filtering - Intelligent item filtering
Hotkeys
| Key |
Action |
| Ctrl+F |
Toggle Search UI |
| J |
Toggle Drone Menu |
| Escape |
Close Search UI |
Drone Menu Tabs
- Status - View active drones, spawn/clear, monitor deliveries
- Research - Unlock drone technology tiers for better stats
- Relays - Configure relay networks, view coverage
Creating Drone Relays
- Place a Storage Chest
- Paint it with a relay color (paint indices 10-14):
- 10: Cyan (Network A)
- 11: Magenta (Network B)
- 12: Orange (Network C)
- 13: Lime (Network D)
- 14: Purple (Network E)
- Chests on the same color network will link automatically
- Relays within range of each other extend the network
- Drones can deliver anywhere within a connected relay chain
Configuration
Drone System
Enable Drone System - Enable drone delivery
Drone Capacity - Base items per drone (8-128)
Drone Speed - Base movement speed (5-50 u/s)
Drone Range - Base delivery range (50-500m)
Drone Relays
Enable Drone Relays - Enable relay system
Relay Base Range - Base range per relay (50-500m)
Show Relay Network - Display visual connections
Max Drones Per Network - Base drone limit (1-20)
Drone Research
Current Drone Tier - Active research tier (1-5)
Auto Unlock Tiers - Dev mode: auto-unlock all
Search/Storage/Logistics
- See config file for full options
Installation
- Install BepInEx 5.4.2100
- Place
EnhancedLogistics.dll in BepInEx/plugins/
- Launch the game and press J to access drone menu
Changelog
v2.0.0
- Added Drone Relay Network system with color-coded networks
- Added 5-tier Drone Research system with stat multipliers
- New tabbed Drone Menu with Status/Research/Relays tabs
- Visual relay connections and network coverage display
- Tiered stats affect speed, capacity, range, and max drones
v1.0.1
- Added custom icon
- Minor fixes
v1.0.0
- Initial release with Search UI, Storage Network, Better Logistics, Drone System
Credits