Drone Parts

As this game is all about building custom drones, it is crucial to know what each and every drone part does to unleash your full potential in Nimbatus. The right combination is key to mastering the game's challenges.

Scroll through the list or use the following links to read and add your ideas of what a drone part is capable of:

## Basic Parts

The **Basic Parts** in Nimbatus are simple blocks that can have different Platings.
They can be used on a drone for the following uses:

* Adding mass (useful if the engines on the drone are too powerful, or in case of sumo matches)
* Stabilizing a drone
* Defending other drone parts against hits or thermal conditions using platings.
* These can be attached to the drone core to extend the build circle; done by hovering the block over any other part.

The use of Basic Parts to stabilize a drone is exceptionally useful in cases of drones that shake themselves apart. Too many connections to a single part can cause the rapid, unplanned disassembly of a drone and so using Basic Parts as a hub connector for pieces is quite handy.

## Thrusters

The Thrusters in Nimbatus are used to propel drones. Every Thruster requires fuel to function, which is distributed through the drone by fuel tanks. It is possible to cover the nozzle of a thruster, effectively removing 1 unit from their length.

## Batteries

Batteries store and generate Energy, which is required for all your drone's weapon systems and shields. Without Batteries, your drone would have no way to power its weapons to defend itself. Most Batteries generate Energy, but the Supercapacitor stores a large but finite supply of Energy.

## Fuel Tanks

Fuel tanks store and generate fuel, which is required for all your drone's thrusters, unless you're playing as the Researcher captain. Most fuel tanks generate fuel, while the Booster Tank stores a large but limited supply, analogous to the Supercapacitor. Fuel Tanks are explosive, so be careful with their placement.

## Defensive Parts

Defensive parts are used to defend the drone against enemies and thermal hazards. Although they are technically never required to solve a mission, they may greatly improve the chances of success.

## Mechanical Parts

Mechanical parts are used to do all kinds of fun things. They're highly recommended for retrieval missions, but listing all the potentials here would exceed the limit of this section. It's best to have a look at each of them individually to master the art of drone engineering.

## Weapons

Drone Weapons are key to the survival of your drone on most missions. Weapons are used to dig, build terrain, heat and cool objects, and of course, destroy enemies. Turret Weapons drop as mission rewards in survival mode. Turrets have random upgrades, with the exception of researcher captains and sandbox mode, where they can be customized using the Weapon Workshop.

## Mining Parts

Mining Parts are drone parts used to gather resources. There are currently only two Mining Parts, not counting weapons used to dig through terrain.

## Sensors

Sensors allow creation of drones capable of simple automated actions (like autoshielding or autoleveling). When truly mastered along with logic parts, they can allow your drones to be capable of fully automated actions, giving birth to monstrous, self-replicating, godlike machines able to destroy whole planets without lifting a finger. It all depends on your creativity and wits, so don't be afraid to experiment - the possibilities are endless.

## Logic Parts

**Logic Parts,** together with Sensors, form the basis of automation. While sensors collect information from the environment, logic parts are used to process information. This allows for complex behaviors like basic decision-making or autopilot navigation.