Space Factory

**Space Factory** is a map on Shell Shockers. It is larger than many other maps and can hold 18 players. The theme for this map is space similar to Moonbase. It was added to the private map pool in Version 0.39.6 but moved back to the public map pool in Version 0.40.1. The map is asymmetrical (symmetrical, but inverted).

## Creation

Similar to BioHazard, this map was made specifically for player competitions; and used extensively by the Shell League. It is spectator friendly and had no boundaries on the edge when it was only in the private map pool. It was only added because to eliminate cheating. It was created in Version 0.26.3 in February 1st, 2020.

## Features

Because this is map was made for competitions, it has many features that cooperated with this. This includes only invisible barriers around the map and a complex structure to eliminate cheating. The map, although it is large and complex, is fairly uniform throughout.

### Outer Ring

The Outer Ring of the map stretches around the map, setting the boundaries. It is made up of towers and tubes and is climbable. In 1v1 matches, this proves to be a safe and tactical method of travel. Players can access this ring by climbing ladders or jumping from nearby structures. Long-range combat players can use this area as cover and a hiding spot. Short-range weapon players can use this place as a camping spot and kill as this is the place that most respawns happen. Be aware of ambushes.

### Map Floor

The map floor is jumbled and random. On the map floor, boxes and isolated towers dominate the area. It is a tactical method of combat because of the cover provided. It favors short-ranged combat since it is very open and leads to the other teams base. When in this area watch out for Crackshot and Free Ranger players as they can snipe you from above. But the main problem is RPEGG players because they will shoot to here. A good way to get the kills flowing in is by shooting when there is a big battle and if you are using RPEGG be extremely aware of ambushes.

### Building

The main building on this map is located fittingly at the center. From here, all sections can be accessed and all sections can access the building. Inside, it is rectangular with hanging ladders on each side, with the appropriate banners on certain team modes. Using ladders, players can travel to the top which was not possible until the March 2021 update which ramped up the map. The center of the roof is hollow, and the building is fairly high off the ground. Long-range players like to camp here.

### Towers

There were always there, but until March 2021, they were inaccessible. In the March 2021 update, Space Factory was one of many maps that got updated. One of the updates is that the towers became accessible, which is a perfect area to snipe players on the ground.

## Tips on this map

* Pick correct tactics. This map is tricky to understand, so it is not necessarily advantageous to do so. Instead, while in the game survey your surroundings and pick a tactic. Change them accordingly.
* Clear corners. This map has a lot of corners, and despite measures taken, campers still thrive on this map. To ensure you do not die to this, move around corners tightly an check the weapon crosshair often while moving straight. Keep your FOV straight where you are moving.
* This map favors long-range weapons, due to the lack of walls and elevation.
* A good area of camping is at the top of the ladder in the middle of the map. If you use short-range weapons you can jump down to kill. If you are using a long-range weapon then snipe from above. Be aware though, other players can see you almost all the time and if the are hiding or there is more than one of them (which is highly likely), you may die.
* If you see rpegg users, get near them and kill them when near. They are very dangerous.