Mining Beam
The Mining Beam is the multitool's mineral extraction laser and mines basic resources. Its stated fuel is Carbon, making it the source-described starting point for ordinary resource gathering.
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Advanced Mining Laser
The Advanced Mining Laser is described as a Mining Beam companion unit for mining advanced resources. It is a distinct technology choice when basic-resource gathering does not meet the stated need.
Understand this choiceTerrain Manipulator
The Terrain Manipulator is described as a terraforming device that adds or removes terrain and mines resource deposits, giving it both terrain-shaping and deposit-mining uses.
Understand this choiceGeology Cannon
The Geology Cannon is described as a terrain-destruction device for rapid ground excavation. It requires unstable plasma, according to the technology entry.
Understand this choiceScanner
The multitool Scanner is described as detecting resources essential for survival. It is the basic named scanning choice in the source's multitool exploration list.
Understand this choiceAnalysis Visor
The Analysis Visor is described as improving the HUD and detection abilities and enabling detailed scans. It extends the Scanner's stated resource-detection role with more detailed inspection.
Understand this choiceSurvey Device
The Survey Device is identified as a hotspot locating system. It is a distinct multitool scanning option when your goal is to locate hotspots rather than perform the source-described detailed scans.
Understand this choiceBoltcaster
The Boltcaster is an energy projectile weapon that uses Projectile Ammunition. The source compares its role to a pistol and names Barrel Ioniser as an upgrade.
Understand this choicePulse Spitter
The Pulse Spitter is described as a rapid-fire projectile weapon. The source names Amplified Cartridges as its upgrade, without stating the upgrade's effect.
Understand this choiceScatter Blaster
The Scatter Blaster is described as a close-range, wide-cone projectile weapon. Its source comparison is a shotgun, and Shell Greaser is listed as its upgrade.
Understand this choiceBlaze Javelin
The Blaze Javelin is described as an energy beam weapon recharged with Carbon. Mass Accelerator is named as its upgrade, though its effect is not given.
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A multitool technology reference focused on mining, scanning, and combat choices. The main technology source identifies itself as accurate through 22 September 2020, so details may not reflect later updates.
- The main technology reference states its information was current as of 22 September 2020. Later changes to names, effects, requirements, or availability are not verified here.
- The supplied sources do not establish PC-specific differences in these multitool technologies.
- Upgrade module data is not used to claim current weapon rankings or optimal builds; no comparative testing evidence was supplied.
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