StarRupture How To Connect Power
Power can feel confusing at first in StarRupture. The game never spells it out clearly, so most players hit this wall early and just stare at a dead Ore Extractor.
How To Connect Power In StarRupture
StarRupture uses shared power through connections, not cables.
You do not run power lines. Power travels through rails, platforms, and walkways that are connected to a powered Base Core and Solar Generator.
If the Ore Extractor is connected to your powered factory, it has power.
How Power Actually Travels
Power flows through physical connections.
Rails carry power. Platforms carry power. Walkways carry power. If something touches the powered grid, it is powered.
There are no separate power wires like other factory games. This is why new players get confused.
Powering An Ore Extractor Step By Step
This is the simplest setup that always works.
Place a Base Core
Place a Solar Generator connected to the Base Core
Place the Ore Extractor on the ore node
Connect the Ore Extractor to the factory using a rail
Make sure the rail support touches a powered platform
Once connected, the Ore Extractor will turn on automatically.
If it is connected, it is powered. If it is not connected, it is dead.
Common Power Mistakes Players Make
Most power issues come from small gaps.
Rails that do not actually touch the platform will not carry power. Rail supports must physically connect to the grid.
Another common mistake is assuming generators need direct contact. They do not. They only need to be part of the same connected grid.
If one part of the chain is floating, power stops there.
How To Check If Something Has Power
Powered machines activate immediately.
If an Ore Extractor is idle with no animation, it is not connected. Follow the rail back and look for a missing connection point.
Fix the gap and the machine turns on instantly.
Final Blurb
Power in StarRupture runs through connections, not cables. Rails, platforms, and walkways all carry power as long as they touch a powered Base Core and Solar Generator. Connect your Ore Extractor to the grid and it works. Once this clicks, power stops being confusing and starts feeling obvious.
FAQ
Do Ore Extractors need power cables
No. Power travels through rails and platforms.
Does a Solar Generator need to touch the Ore Extractor
No. It only needs to be connected through the same grid.
Can rails carry power by themselves
Yes. Rails carry power as long as they connect to a powered platform.
Why is my Ore Extractor not working
It is not fully connected to the powered grid. Look for a missing rail or platform connection.
