Dyson Sphere - Revision history

Fernicus at 20:51, 11 March 2024

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	\|Solar Sails in the Dyson swarm will expire after enough time passes. The base lifespan is 1.5 hours, and can be increased with the Solar Sail Life upgrades. Once a Solar Sail is integrated into the Dyson sphere, it becomes permanent.		\|Solar Sails in the Dyson swarm will expire after enough time passes. The base lifespan is 1.5 hours, and can be increased with the Solar Sail Life upgrades. Once a Solar Sail is integrated into the Dyson sphere, it becomes permanent.
	~~The~~ number of Solar Sails ~~that~~ can be in the Dyson swarm at ~~one~~ time is ~~not~~ limited.		An unlimited number of Solar Sails can be in the Dyson swarm at any time; it is only limited by the rate at which Solar Sails are launched.

	For comparison, [[Solar Panel\|Solar Panels]] cost 150 ores and 130MJ per 1MW.		For comparison, [[Solar Panel\|Solar Panels]] cost 150 ores and 130MJ per 1MW.
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	\| Each node in the Dyson sphere requires 30 structure points.		\| Each node in the Dyson sphere requires 30 structure points.
	The frames between nodes ~~give structure points~~ based on ~~their~~ length.		The number of structure points required for frames between nodes is based on each frame's length.
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	\|[[File:Icon_Solar_Sail.png\|link=Solar_Sail]]		\|[[File:Icon_Solar_Sail.png\|link=Solar_Sail]]
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	120 ores, 200MJ per 1MW		120 ores, 200MJ per 1MW
	\|~~Shells~~ in Dyson sphere, ~~placed~~ in ~~closed~~ ~~frame~~ ~~shapes,~~ ~~give~~ ~~max~~ cell points based on ~~their~~ area.		\|Once a shell in the Dyson sphere is enclosed by frames, it absorbs Solar Sails that are in orbit to form cell points. The number of cell points required to fill a shell is based on its area.
	Each node ~~which has~~ at least 1 built structure point consumes up to 30 sails per minute from the swarm to fill nearby shells.		Each node with at least 1 built structure point consumes up to 30 sails per minute from the swarm to fill nearby shells.
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	\|[[File:Icon_Ray_Receiver.png\|link=Ray_Receiver]]		\|[[File:Icon_Ray_Receiver.png\|link=Ray_Receiver]]

imported>76561198025634053: /* Maximum Dyson sphere radius */ Expanded on different types of Giants

2023-05-21T14:58:22Z

Maximum Dyson sphere radius: Expanded on different types of Giants

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	These results also imply that the best way to get a power production record is not to play on seeds with 10 O-type stars, but instead to look for seeds with multiple high-luminosity giants.		These results also imply that the best way to get a power production record is not to play on seeds with 10 O-type stars, but instead to look for seeds with multiple high-luminosity giants.

			Note: Red Giants (Both M and K) have similar Max Sphere Radii to regular B and O stars, but with lower luminosity. Thus a regular O-type star will usually have a higher max power output than a Red Giant. It's only the Blue Giants (B and O) that are valuable, with O Giants often having 10x the max of a regular O-type.

	==Preliminary testing==		==Preliminary testing==

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2023-05-21T14:47:55Z

Mathematics

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	==Mathematics==		==Mathematics==

			=== Basics of the Dyson Shell ===

			* Each Node has 30 Structure Points.
			* Each Frame has a number of Structure Points based on the Orbit Radius of the Dyson Shell Layer. This number is rounded to multiples of 20. So two identical Layers with slightly different Orbit Radii can rarely have the same number of Structure Points.
			* Each Structure Point produces ~95.8KW times the star's Luminosity. (This is definitely not a whole number, but it does seem to be a constant.)
			* Each Structure Point takes one Small Carrier Rocket to build.
			* Each Shell has a number of Cell Points based on the Orbit Radius of the Dyson Shell Layer.
			* Each Cell Point produces 15KW times the star's Luminosity.
			* Each Cell Point takes one Solar Sail to build.

			This means the power produced per Small Carrier Rocket or Solar Sail only varies based on the star's Luminosity. The Orbit Radius only affects the maximum power output of the Layer (and possibly the continuous receiving uptime of the Ray Receivers).


			Note: There are currently some bugs and inconsistencies in the UI as of version 0.9.27.15466.

			* When selecting a Node in the Editor, the Structure Points listed includes 30 for the Node and half of each Frame attached to the Node. But the Generation Capacity is only for the Node.
			* When selecting a Node in the Editor, the Generation Capacity listed includes the star's Luminosity multiplier; but when selecting a Frame or Cell, it does not include the multiplier.

			=== Note ===
	{{Note Box\|The information below is accurate as far as the assumptions made during the observations. Recent testing indicates that the mathematical "story" may be different than outlined below, and that the numbers merely lined up out of happenstance. This section will be updated once further testing has established the proper mathematical relationships.}}		{{Note Box\|The information below is accurate as far as the assumptions made during the observations. Recent testing indicates that the mathematical "story" may be different than outlined below, and that the numbers merely lined up out of happenstance. This section will be updated once further testing has established the proper mathematical relationships.}}

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	After researching [[Planetary Ionosphere Utilization (Tech)\|Planetary Ionosphere Utilization]], the Ray Receiver can consume [[Graviton Lens\|Graviton Lenses]] to double its power for 10 minutes.		After researching [[Planetary Ionosphere Utilization (Tech)\|Planetary Ionosphere Utilization]], the Ray Receiver can consume [[Graviton Lens\|Graviton Lenses]] to double its power for 10 minutes.

	After researching the [[Dirac Inversion Mechanism (Tech)\|Dirac Inversion Mechanism]], the Ray Receiver can generate [[Critical Photon\|Critical Photons]] instead power. This greatly increases the load on the Dyson swarm/sphere to 120MW, or 240W when using a Graviton Lens.		After researching the [[Dirac Inversion Mechanism (Tech)\|Dirac Inversion Mechanism]], the Ray Receiver can generate [[Critical Photon\|Critical Photons]] instead of power. This greatly increases the load on the Dyson swarm/sphere to 120MW, or 240W when using a Graviton Lens.
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In the game

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	==In the game==		==In the game==

	In Dyson Sphere Program, constructing a Dyson sphere is one of the primary goals for "completion" (though ~~the game cannot really be completed, as~~ you can continue playing after researching all technologies and building a complete Dyson Sphere). Building a Dyson sphere takes a few stages:		In Dyson Sphere Program, constructing a Dyson sphere is one of the primary goals for "completion" (though you can continue playing the game indefinitely after researching all technologies and building a complete Dyson Sphere). Building a Dyson sphere takes a few stages:

	===The Dyson Swarm===		===The Dyson Swarm===

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	== Main Info==		== Main Info==
	A Dyson sphere has 2 components: [[Solar Sail\|Solar Sails]], which form the bulk of the Dyson sphere's power generation; and [[Small Carrier Rocket\|Small Carrier Rockets]], which form the ~~frame~~ that gives the Dyson sphere its structure.		A Dyson sphere has 2 components: [[Solar Sail\|Solar Sails]], which form the bulk of the Dyson sphere's power generation; and [[Small Carrier Rocket\|Small Carrier Rockets]], which form the framework that gives the Dyson sphere its structure.

	Launching Solar Sails without a Dyson sphere frame in place is possible, in which case they form a '''Dyson swarm'''. However, the Dyson swarm is ''not'' a permanent installation, and Solar Sails will expire after a set amount of time. The lifespan of each Solar Sail can prolonged with the [[Solar Sail Life (Upgrade)\|Solar Sail Life]] [[Upgrades\|upgrade]].		Launching Solar Sails without a Dyson sphere frame in place is possible, in which case they form a '''Dyson swarm'''. However, the Dyson swarm is ''not'' a permanent installation, and Solar Sails will expire after a set amount of time. The lifespan of each Solar Sail can prolonged with the [[Solar Sail Life (Upgrade)\|Solar Sail Life]] [[Upgrades\|upgrade]].
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	\|Solar Sails in the Dyson swarm will expire after ~~some~~ time~~, based on corresponding~~ ~~research~~. The base lifespan is 1.5 hours. ~~The~~ ~~number~~ of Solar ~~Sails~~ ~~that~~ ~~can~~ be in ~~the~~ ~~Dyson~~ ~~swarm~~ at ~~one~~ ~~time~~ is ~~not~~ ~~limited.~~		\|Solar Sails in the Dyson swarm will expire after enough time passes. The base lifespan is 1.5 hours, and can be increased with the Solar Sail Life upgrades. Once a Solar Sail is integrated into the Dyson sphere, it becomes permanent.
	~~Once~~ a Solar ~~Sail~~ is ~~integrated~~ ~~into~~ the Dyson ~~sphere,~~ it ~~becomes~~ ~~permanent~~.		The number of Solar Sails that can be in the Dyson swarm at one time is not limited.

	For comparison, [[Solar Panel\|Solar Panels]] cost 150 ores and 130MJ per 1MW.		For comparison, [[Solar Panel\|Solar Panels]] cost 150 ores and 130MJ per 1MW.
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	\| Each node in the Dyson sphere ~~gives a maximum of~~ 30 structure points.		\| Each node in the Dyson sphere requires 30 structure points.
	The frames between nodes give structure points based on their length.		The frames between nodes give structure points based on their length.
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	\|[[File:Icon_Ray_Receiver.png\|link=Ray_Receiver]]		\|[[File:Icon_Ray_Receiver.png\|link=Ray_Receiver]]
	\|6~15MW		\|6~15MW
	\|Without Ray Transmission Efficiency research:		\|Without any [[Ray Transmission Efficiency (Upgrade)\|Ray Transmission Efficiency]] research:
	takes ~333% of produced energy from Dyson swarm/sphere		takes ~333% of produced energy from Dyson swarm/sphere

	With Ray Transmission Efficiency 3 (up to ~~yellow~~ ~~science)~~ ~~researched~~:		With Ray Transmission Efficiency Level 3 researched (the highest available with [[Structure Matrix\|Structure Matrices]]):

	takes ~204% of produced energy from Dyson swarm/sphere		takes ~204% of produced energy from Dyson swarm/sphere
	\|Used to transport energy from the Dyson swarm/sphere to planets in that star's system.		\|Used to transport energy from the Dyson swarm/sphere to planets in that star's system.
	~~The~~ ~~power they consume~~ from the Dyson swarm/sphere is ~~2-3~~ ~~times~~ ~~higher then~~ the power ~~they~~ ~~produce~~ ~~(lowered~~ by ~~research)~~.		Power consumed from the Dyson swarm/sphere is ''not'' equal to the amount of power produced, due to innate inefficiency.

			Without any upgrades, the efficiency is only 30% (meaning 70% of the power from the Dyson swarm/sphere is lost). This can be improved with the Ray Transmission Efficiency research.
	May consume [[Graviton Lens]] to double its power for 10 minutes (research required).

			After researching [[Planetary Ionosphere Utilization (Tech)\|Planetary Ionosphere Utilization]], the Ray Receiver can consume [[Graviton Lens\|Graviton Lenses]] to double its power for 10 minutes.
	May produce [[Critical Photon\|Critical Photons]] instead of electricity, greatly increasing power to 120MW, or 240W when using a Graviton Lens. (research required)

			After researching the [[Dirac Inversion Mechanism (Tech)\|Dirac Inversion Mechanism]], the Ray Receiver can generate [[Critical Photon\|Critical Photons]] instead power. This greatly increases the load on the Dyson swarm/sphere to 120MW, or 240W when using a Graviton Lens.
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	Players typically start testing their ability to build a Dyson sphere by first launching several [[Solar Sail\|Solar Sails]] into a Dyson swarm, which is an orbital ring around the host star of a loose collection of Solar Sails. They do not link up to one another, instead working independently to provide energy. Each solar sail in a Dyson Swarm provides a base 36 kW of power (regardless of their orbital radius), which is then scaled by the star's luminosity. Solar Sails are inexpensive to manufacture, so the player can launch them in the thousands. However, the player will soon realize that Solar Sails have a lifespan after which they disappear. The base lifespan is 5400 seconds (1.5 hours), which can be upgraded to a maximum of 9000 seconds (2.5 hours) with the Solar Sail Life upgrades. Thus, the maximum power obtainable from a Dyson swarm is dependent on how many Solar Sails the player can manufacture and fire, per Solar Sail lifespan, on a continuous basis.		Players typically start testing their ability to build a Dyson sphere by first launching several [[Solar Sail\|Solar Sails]] into a Dyson swarm, which is an orbital ring around the host star of a loose collection of Solar Sails. They do not link up to one another, instead working independently to provide energy. Each solar sail in a Dyson Swarm provides a base 36 kW of power (regardless of their orbital radius), which is then scaled by the star's luminosity. Solar Sails are inexpensive to manufacture, so the player can launch them in the thousands. However, the player will soon realize that Solar Sails have a lifespan after which they disappear. The base lifespan is 5400 seconds (1.5 hours), which can be upgraded to a maximum of 9000 seconds (2.5 hours) with the Solar Sail Life upgrades. Thus, the maximum power obtainable from a Dyson swarm is dependent on how many Solar Sails the player can manufacture and fire, per Solar Sail lifespan, on a continuous basis.

	An additional hindrance to maintaining a Dyson Swarm is that the [[EM-Rail Ejector\|EM-Rail Ejectors]] used to fire the Solar Sails require a line of sight to the target orbit. This can become more difficult to achieve depending upon how many EM-Rail Ejectors the player constructs, whether their planet has a significant axial tilt, where on the planet the EM-Rails are placed, and whether there is a ~~[[Gas~~ ~~Giant]]~~ ~~host~~ ~~planet~~ in ~~the~~ ~~way~~ to ~~block~~ ~~their~~ ~~view~~ on ~~occasion~~.		An additional hindrance to maintaining a Dyson Swarm is that the [[EM-Rail Ejector\|EM-Rail Ejectors]] used to fire the Solar Sails require a line of sight to the target orbit. This can become more difficult to achieve depending upon how many EM-Rail Ejectors the player constructs, whether their planet has a significant axial tilt, where on the planet the EM-Rails are placed, and whether there is another planet blocking the EM-Rails' line of sight (an especially common occurrence when launching Solar Sails from a satellite of a [[Gas Giant]]).

	=== The Dyson Shell===		=== The Dyson Shell===

	The next phase of building a Dyson sphere is the Dyson shell. A Dyson shell requires additional technologies to unlock - they are ~~comprised~~ not just of ~~[[Solar Sail\|~~Solar Sails]], but also [[Dyson Sphere Component\|Dyson Sphere Components]]. The player defines the location of Nodes and, for Nodes within a certain distance of each other, Frame segments to connect them. When enough Frame segments are defined such that an enclosed area is defined, that area can be designated as a Dyson Shell. This area can have any shape and does not need to be a regular polygon, though guidelines are available in the Editor for rectangular and triangular shapes.		The next phase of building a Dyson sphere is the Dyson shell. A Dyson shell requires additional technologies to unlock - they are composed not just of Solar Sails, but also [[Dyson Sphere Component\|Dyson Sphere Components]]. The player defines the location of Nodes and, for Nodes within a certain distance of each other, Frame segments to connect them. When enough Frame segments are defined such that an enclosed area is defined, that area can be designated as a Dyson Shell. This area can have any shape and does not need to be a regular polygon, though guidelines are available in the Editor for rectangular and triangular shapes.

	Once the Nodes and/or Frame are defined, the player then uses a [[Vertical Launching Silo]] to fire [[Small Carrier Rocket\|Small Carrier Rockets]] to construct the frame. These rockets can be considerably difficult to make in large quantities, depending on the player's industrial setup.		Once the Nodes and/or Frame are defined, the player then uses a [[Vertical Launching Silo]] to fire [[Small Carrier Rocket\|Small Carrier Rockets]] to construct the frame. These rockets can be considerably difficult to make in large quantities, depending on the player's industrial setup. However, large-scale production is a necessity to construct the largest and most powerful Dyson spheres.

	As soon as any Frame segment is put in place, the frame itself can begin to generate power, even before it is completed. Once all Frames encompassing a defined Shell are completed, it will draw any Solar Sails from the star's Dyson swarm into the shell, creating a hexagonal-lattice panel between the frame segments. The consumed Solar Sails' energy output is then combined with that of the Frame segments, and their lifespan is no longer a consideration - once a Solar Sail becomes part of the Dyson shell, it will last forever.		As soon as any Frame segment is put in place, the frame itself can begin to generate power, even before it is completed. Once all Frames encompassing a defined Shell are completed, it will draw any Solar Sails from the star's Dyson swarm into the shell, creating a hexagonal-lattice panel between the frame segments. The consumed Solar Sails' energy output is then combined with that of the Frame segments, and their lifespan is no longer a consideration - once a Solar Sail becomes part of the Dyson shell, it will last forever.

	===Deconstructing===		===Deconstructing===
	It is possible to deconstruct a Dyson Shell, at any stage of its construction. Take note, however, that doing so will ''not'' return all of the materials to the player. All Solar Sails that had been absorbed into the shell will be jettisoned back into space, immediately beginning their lifespan countdown timer again. If left alone, they will spread out into an orbital ring. The Frame segments that were constructed of Small Carrier Rockets are converted into Solar Sails upon deconstruction, and these too join the new swarm and get a lifespan timer. No ~~Frame~~ ~~segments~~ or Small Carrier Rockets are returned to the player.		It is possible to deconstruct a Dyson Shell, at any stage of its construction. Take note, however, that doing so will ''not'' return all of the materials to the player. All Solar Sails that had been absorbed into the shell will be jettisoned back into space, immediately beginning their lifespan countdown timer again. If left alone, they will spread out into an orbital ring. The Frame segments that were constructed of Small Carrier Rockets are converted into Solar Sails upon deconstruction, and these too join the new swarm and get a lifespan timer. No Dyson Sphere Components or Small Carrier Rockets are returned to the player.

	== The Dyson Sphere Editor ==		== The Dyson Sphere Editor ==

imported>76561198291663882: /* Build Plan Designer */ Corrected the difference between geodesic and graticule frames

2023-03-06T03:44:19Z

Build Plan Designer: Corrected the difference between geodesic and graticule frames

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	Researching the [[Dyson Sphere Stress System (Tech)\|Dyson Sphere Stress System]] [[Technologies\|technology]] is necessary to build a larger Dyson sphere. Without any research, it is only possible to build a very narrow ring. Each successive upgrade expands the range of possible construction, until it is possible to fully enclose the star.		Researching the [[Dyson Sphere Stress System (Tech)\|Dyson Sphere Stress System]] [[Technologies\|technology]] is necessary to build a larger Dyson sphere. Without any research, it is only possible to build a very narrow ring. Each successive upgrade expands the range of possible construction, until it is possible to fully enclose the star.

	Notably, frames have 2 different types. Geodesic frames ~~are~~ ~~straight lines~~ ~~that~~ ~~connect both~~ endpoints, ~~and~~ graticule frames will follow the ~~curvature~~ of ~~the~~ ~~Dyson~~ ~~sphere.~~ As a ~~result,~~ ~~using~~ ~~geodesic~~ ~~frames~~ ~~results~~ in a ~~slightly~~ ~~smaller~~ ~~Dyson~~ ~~sphere~~ ~~that~~ ~~uses~~ ~~fewer~~ ~~components,~~ ~~although~~ ~~this~~ ~~difference~~ is ~~generally~~ ~~negligible~~.		Notably, frames have 2 different types, geodesic and graticule. Geodesic frames directly connect their 2 endpoints, while graticule frames will attempt to follow the grid's lines. Both types still follow the curvature of the Dyson sphere grid, and the difference is largely negligible except when constructing close to the Dyson sphere's poles.

	Frames have 3 different styles to build with, and shells have 7 different texture patterns. Additionally, the player can recolor nodes, frames, and shells with the Decoration tab. All of these changes are purely cosmetic.		Frames have 3 different styles to build with, and shells have 7 different texture patterns. Additionally, the player can recolor nodes, frames, and shells with the Decoration tab. All of these changes are purely cosmetic.

imported>76561198291663882: Added instructions on how to use the Dyson Sphere Editor

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Added instructions on how to use the Dyson Sphere Editor

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imported>76561198998429205 at 13:51, 13 January 2023

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	\|Sails in Dyson Swarm will expire after some time, based on corresponding research. The base lifespan is 1.5 hours.		\|Sails in Dyson Swarm will expire after some time, based on corresponding research. The base lifespan is 1.5 hours. Sails in Dyson Sphere will never expire.
	The number of sails ~~in the swarm~~ is not limited.		The number of sails is not limited.

	For comparison, [[Solar Panel\|solar panels]] cost 150 ores, 130MJ per 1MW.		For comparison, [[Solar Panel\|solar panels]] cost 150 ores, 130MJ per 1MW.

imported>76561198291663882: /* Main Info */ Cleaned up a lot of wording

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Main Info: Cleaned up a lot of wording

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