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The Tick (6 launches)

The Tick is a 6 launch, 3-furnace Factorio space ship I which uses only Nauvis non-quality tech.

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The Flea (5 launches)

The Flea is a 5 launch, 2-furnace Factorio space ship which uses only Nauvis non-quality tech.

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The Aphid (4 launches)

The Aphid is a 4-launch, 1-furnace Factorio space ship which uses only Nauvis non-quality tech. EDIT see The Gnat for a faster 4-launch ship.

Shoutout: This ship is inspired by (and steals tech from) the minimalist ship designs of u/TrollDruel.

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Factorio asteroid crusher / collector circuits

Here are three variations on crusher / collector circuits I use in small Factorio ships.

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Testing Factorio assembler energy efficiency

When building small space ships in Factorio, energy efficiency becomes important. The question is, should you use an assembler 2 or 3 when making ammo on a small ship where power is a precious commodity?

I used one accumulator to power an assembler making ammo with an input and output inserter, then counted how many magazines were made by each setup.

(See also: Testing Factorio inserter energy efficiency)

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Testing Factorio inserter energy efficiency

When building small space ships in Factorio, energy efficiency becomes important.

I used one accumulator to power each type of inserter, then looked at how many items they moved.

(See also: Testing Factorio assembler energy efficiency)

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Inexpensive Factorio ship designs

Here's an overview of my Factorio ship designs which can be built inexpensively.

These ships are designed for use within the first four planets.

⭐️ Recommended ships:

• The Hornet (the cheapest useful ship)
• The Tanto (a fast, cheap solar ship)
• The Crockett (the cheapest useful nulear ship)

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The Foam Hand

The Foam Hand is a 4-furnace, single-thruster, 16-tile-wide Factorio spaceship design. It can be built in 7 launches.

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The Stomach

The Stomach is a 5-furnace, single-thruster, 18-tile-wide Factorio spaceship design. It can be built in 8 launches.

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The Mini Falcon

The Mini Falcon is a 6-furnace, dual-thruster, 22-tile-wide Factorio spaceship design. It can be built in 9 launches.

The design principle behind the Mini Falcon was to have only a single turret enabled when the ship is parked.