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| fuel_consumption = 200 L
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| inputs = Fuel
| outputs = 100 MW of [[Power]]
| outputs = 100 MW of Power
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The [[reactor]] is the main power [[generator]] on a [[ship]] and is essential for all ships. Reactors require a [[pipe]] connection to a [[Fuel]] [[Loader]] and a [[cable]] connection to whatever devices they are intended to power.
The [[reactor]] is the main [[power]] generator on a [[ship]] and is essential for all ships. Reactors require a [[pipe]] connection to a [[Fuel]] [[Loader]] and a [[cable]] connection to whatever devices they are intended to power.


A reactor does not change output power instantly. When the power demand of the ship rises (e.g. because the player just fired the engines), it takes some time for the reactor to spool up. During this time, the engines will be operating at reduced power. This momentary excess of power demand can be offset by connecting [[Battery|batteries]] to the power grid.
A reactor does not change output power instantly. When the power demand of the ship rises (e.g. because the player just fired the engines), it takes some time for the reactor to spool up. During this time, the engines will be operating at reduced power. This momentary excess of power demand can be offset by connecting [[Battery|batteries]] to the power grid.
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