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Devlog #9: Heavy Rover part 3/3

Dear Martians!


In today's post we would like to bring up a very important issue, which is controlling the Heavy Rover.

Operating the rover can be done in two ways. You can control the vehicle by using various control panels inside, or operate the rover remotely from the outside using the remote control device.



Remote controller will allow you to operate the rover remotely from the outside. You will easily control the vehicle as well as operate the crane. You will be able to adjust remotely the length, height and direction of a robotic arm. Remote control device will also allow you to change the crane tools.



After sitting in the Rover’s seat you can take a look at the control panels, which you will use to operate the vehicle:
- straight ahead and above: main panel used to control the rover, unloading collected rocks, controlling the lights and removing semi-trailer,
- on the right: used to operate the crane, choose crane tools,
- on the desk on the right there’s also a place for storing Rover’s remote controller.



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Occupy Mars Team

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Devlog #7: Heavy Rover Part 2/3

Dear Martians!


In previous post, you became familiar with basic details of the Heavy Rover, so today we'd like to talk about Heavy Rover's hydraulic crane and trailers.



The Rover is equipped with a semi-trailer with different removable containers attached by hook.
There are many types of trailers:
  • container - for storing big items and building components
  • the tipper trailer - for collecting rocks used on mining sites
  • gas and liquid tanks - for storing water, oxygen or gas




The trailer must be attached to the Rover to load and unload, so you will not be able to add more than a one trailer.



Heavy Rover also has an hydraulic crane (HDS) and crane tools, such as:
  • claw - used to grab rocks and put them into the trailer
  • drill - used to drilling through big rocks in order to crush them into smaller parts,
    which can be transported
  • welder - used for building constructions and repairing damaged buildings




The Rover is also equipped with automatic tool changing system. The crane tools are safely
stored in the Rover’s trunk which is located opposite to the main entrance airlock.



You can easily operate the robotic arm with the right control panel in the cabin and change the crane tool with crane tool manager. You will be able to adjust the length, height and direction of an arm.



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Stay tuned for more updates! In the next devlog, you will learn how to operate Heavy Rover!

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See you next week! ːsteamhappyː
Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

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Devlog #6: Heavy Rover part 1/3

Dear Martians!


It’s time to introduce you to a very important vehicle, which you will get to use a lot on Mars.

Heavy Rover is an eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move across the surface of Mars.
You can use it as a means of transport, to drive to different locations in order to mine and collect rocks and then transport uploaded rocks to the crusher.



Operating the rover can be done in two ways you can control it by using various control panels inside, or operate the rover remotely from the outside using the remote control device.



The Rover also has storage spaces - one for the equipment from the inventory and another one with the helmets, batteries and spare oxygen / water tanks.
Inside the Rover there is also a socket where you can charge the suit.

There is a bed as well, so you can take a nap or go to sleep in order to regain strength when you are far away from the base.



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That would be all for this week. Stay tuned for more updates! In the next devlog, you will learn about Heavy Rover's hydraulic crane and trailers!

Feel free to visit our discord channel. Keep following us on social media!


See you next week! ːsteamhappyː
Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

Devlog #5: Blowtorch

Dear Martians!


Welcome to our fifth devlog! Today we want you to take a look at another necessary tool, which will be available in the inventory.

Blowtorch is a very important tool in the game. It will allow you to build metal constructions and also carry out repair work on damaged buildings and vehicles.



The welding tool, just like other tools, can be upgraded.
With upgraded Blowtorch you can build and repair constructions much faster.



While using the welder, please remember about safety. Welding can be difficult and dangerous.

Flammable materials can easily ignite, so you need to be careful! :)


That would be all for this week.
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See you next week! ːsteamhappyː
Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game