CleanTechExpanded: Nanotech Cleaning Technology
[i]CleanTechExpanded[/i] is a lightweight and practical mod that introduces a series of “Nano Cleaners”—automated cleaning devices for your colony. From the entry-level Mark I to the futuristic Mark III, enjoy progressive cleaning tech that reduces daily maintenance burdens.
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🧼 Features
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[*] [b]Mark I[/b]: Cleans once per hour, requires restart every 8 hours.
[*] [b]Mark II[/b]: Cleans every 30 minutes, requires restart every 24 hours.
[*] [b]Mark III[/b]: Cleans every 0.25 hours (15 minutes), never requires restart—now with enhanced visual effects.
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🌀 [b]Advanced automatic cleaning mechanics:[/b]
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[*] Operates only within [b]fully enclosed indoor spaces with an intact roof[/b]. Functions normally even in vacuum or oxygen‑free environments, as long as the room is sealed and roofed.
[*] Will not activate if placed outdoors, near map edges, or in rooms with missing roof sections.
[*] Requires connection to the electrical grid; exposure to rain may cause short‑circuiting and shutdown.
[*] Includes icon prompts for power status, outdoor placement, and restart state.
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🔬 [b]Dedicated research branch:[/b]
Unlock cleaner tiers through the custom “Clean Tech” research path.
🔧 [b]Balanced gameplay:[/b]
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[*] Each tier has distinct cost and research requirements; building work times rebalanced for gameplay flow.\n
[*] Supports removal and reinstallation (minifiable), allowing flexible layout adjustments.
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🌍 [b]Language Support:[/b]
- Now includes [b]Simplified Chinese[/b], with more languages to come!
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🐞 Bug Reports
Spot a bug or issue? Help improve the mod by submitting a bug report via the form below:
👉 [url=https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSee1cyUzHcXsKWIGwBebhn1vYq5tXMJe4NY0BGwNqJ38hHCMw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader]Submit Bug Report (Google Form)[/url][docs.google.com]
📬 Contact: [i][url=mailto:piggytech.cheng@gmail.com]piggytech.cheng@gmail.com[/url][/i]
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📜 Changelog
[b][v1.10-release][/b]
[b]🆕 Added:[/b]
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[*] New status icons: No Power / Outdoors / Restarting
[*] Power system added: Requires power grid connection; rain exposure can cause shutdown
[*] Buildings are now [i]minifiable[/i] (can be uninstalled and reinstalled)
[*] Added [b]Simplified Chinese language support[/b]
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[b]⚙️ Improved:[/b]
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[*] Updated Mark III texture with better visual quality
[*] Enhanced building descriptions with clearer usage instructions
[*] Significantly optimized cleaning logic for better performance
[*] Inspector now shows more real-time status information
[*] Rebalanced construction work time to improve gameplay flow
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[b]🐞 Fixed:[/b]
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[*] Fixed bug where buildings could not be placed on occupied tiles
[*] Fixed timer not stopping at zero in the Inspector UI
[*] Corrected translation order for “Restarting” and “Restart Complete”
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[b][v1.01-beta][/b]
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[*] Added Mark I / II / III cleaning devices
[*] Introduced “Clean Tech” research branch
[*] Added visual cleaning effects
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🚀 Planned Features
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[*] [ ] Add Mod Settings configuration options
[*] [ ] Support more languages (open to requests!)
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