Reactors and Stabilizers
Every ship needs a power reactor to run its systems. This guide covers how to build and balance your reactor.
Core Blocks
| Block | Role |
|---|---|
| Reactor Block | Generates power. More blocks = more power capacity and higher reactor level. |
| Reactor Stabilizer | Increases stabilization, unlocking the reactor's full output. |
| Reactor Conduit | Connects chambers to the reactor (see Chambers). |
Power and Stabilization
Your reactor's effective power output is determined by two things: the number of Reactor Blocks and the stabilization percentage provided by your Reactor Stabilizers.
- Reactor Blocks set the maximum possible power and the reactor's level (more blocks = higher level).
- Stabilizers unlock the reactor's full output. Below 100% stabilization your ship takes extra incoming damage and power capacity is reduced. Stabilizers can be placed anywhere on the ship — position and orientation do not matter.
Reactor Level
Reactor level scales logarithmically with the number of reactor blocks. A small ship with a handful of reactor blocks will be level 0 or 1; a large capital ship can reach much higher levels.
Level matters primarily because it determines how much chamber capacity you have available (see Chambers).
How Much to Build
A balanced reactor has roughly equal numbers of Reactor Blocks and Reactor Stabilizers, which achieves close to 100% stabilization. You can monitor your stabilization percentage in the ship's stats panel.
Tip: Always aim for 100% stabilization. Running below it increases the damage your ship takes from all sources.
Rebooting
If your power runs completely empty while under attack, the ship enters a reboot state — all systems go offline temporarily until power recovers. Keep enough stabilizers to maintain full capacity, and avoid over-committing power to weapons during sustained combat.