largely for fun. no idea why i can't find any mention of something similar anywhere on the steam forums.

appearance. a 1x2 tile object that has a variety of styles/blueprints available.

function. has "rocket" interior space with a custom layout and "console" for activating transportation. can be set to teleport to any discovered space or planetoid tile. once a duplicant arrives to perform the task it will then play the characteristic sounds as the exterior fades out. after a fixed interval (30s or so) it will arrive at the destination. if in space, it functions like any other rocket (scan, research, space bonuses). if it was directed to a planetoid then it will function as if its a landed capsule.

utility. bottom half has input ports for all applicable logistics. top half has output ports for all applicable logistics. automation port out is always on (be careful where you land!) automation input port enables/disables flight capability if connected (useful for scheduling a journey). the applicable outputs and inputs are connected to the (indestructible) interior door.

balancing. consumes a notable amount of liquid nuclear waste per trip which must be fed into the console unit (perfectly insulated when in console's "tank). takes damage if not liquid NW. repaired with solid nuclear waste (vanilla) or neutronium dust (Rocketry Expanded mod). when the console breaks from incorrect liquid, if the "Frosty Planet" DLC is active the room will be filled with very hot mercury gas, otherwise filled with super hot nuclear fallout.

progression. requires ALL research to be completed and has a massive research cost in all 4 categories of 10000 (configurable). it should be considered an end game resource sink

compatibility. Rocketry Expanded mod integration; can not be docked with and has alternate repair recipe. DLC resources can be released from console unit when broken