Tardis Subsystems and Upgrades
This article goes over both subsystems and upgrades, vital components to the functions of a TARDIS.
Subsystems
A Tardis subsystem is a component of a TARDIS that allows it to carry out certain actions.
A Tardis may require one or more subsystems to carry out an action. Subsystems must be enabled after they are installed in order to function. They can be enabled by flicking a switch above the component in the engine. Installed subsystems will take damage. This can be either passive damage or active damage. Passive damage occurs while the subsystem is installed, enabled and currently being used. Active damage occurs either from flight hazards or external attacks (Projectiles/Explosives). Disabling a subsystem will prevent it from taking passive damage, but will not prevent it from taking active damage.
Subsystems may be taken out of the engine at any time and can be repaired inside a Quantiscope. Subsystems can also be enchanted with Unbreaking (I/II/III) and Mending. It is worth noting that if either the Dematerialisation Circuit or Fluid Link are taken out of the engine (Or destroyed) during flight, the Tardis will crash land, causing damage to other components.
Subsystems are located in the blue coloured panel. Installing a subsystem requires you to complete a small minigame.
There are two types of subsystems:
- Essential
Essential subsystems are required to allow a Tardis to enter flight mode. The Tardis console will emit smoke when one or more of these is under 10% of their total durability and will spark when under 5% of total durability. These effects will stop when the component is removed from the engine. Currently, only the Dematerialisation Circuit and Fluid Link are considered essential.
- Optional
Optional subsystems are not required for flight, however, certain other functions of the Tardis may require a specific optional subsystem. For example, the Chameleon Circuit is required for the Tardis to change its exterior. There are no special effects when one of these is low in durability, so ensure you check your engine or Diagnostic Tool regularly and perform appropriate repairs.
Name |
Type |
Uses |
Crafting Recipe |
Repair Recipe |
Damage |
Dematerialisation Circuit |
Essential |
Flight, if the Fluid Link is also installed. Exterior anti-gravity functionality. |
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1 Damage every 5 to 10 seconds whilst in-flight. |
Fluid Link |
Essential |
Flight, if Dematerialisation Circuit is also installed. Required to enable the refuel button. |
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1 Damage during takeoff and landing. |
Chameleon Circuit |
Optional |
Change the exterior shell of their Tardis |
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1 when landing +50% chance to take 1-3 more damage |
Interstitial Antenna |
Optional |
Pickup distress calls from potentially crashed spaceships. |
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1 on landing +2 if picked up distress signal |
Temporal Grace |
Optional |
Cancels all damage when a player takes damage |
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1 for each time player takes damage |
Shield Generator (1.4+) |
Optional |
Protect other subsystems when exterior is hit and cancels player damage inside the interior |
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1 for each point of damage to a player or a subsystem |
Upgrades
Upgrades are addons users can install to extend the abilities of existing subsystems. Upgrades will work immediately as soon as they are installed. They do not take any damage during use and thus, do not require repairing.
Each upgrade requires one or more sub systems to be installed for the Upgrade to continue to operate.
Upgrade Name |
Features |
Crafting Recipe |
Required Subsystems |
Blank Upgrade |
Allows for crafting of other Upgrades |
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None |
Atrium |
Activates Atrium Protocol |
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Dematerialisation Circuit |
Electrolytic |
Gives any players within a 16 block radius around the exterior Water Breathing effect. |
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Temporal Grace |
Installation and Removal
Subsystems
Subsystems can be installed and removed at anytime.
To install a sub system, open the blue coloured Components Panel on the Tardis Engine Block and place a sub system item into the container.
To remove it, take the item out of the Components Panel.
Upgrades
Upgrades can be installed and removed at anytime.
To install an Upgrade, open the green coloured Upgrades Panel on the Tardis Engine Block and place an Upgrade item into the container.
To remove it, take the upgrade item out of the Upgrades Panel.