I became distracted by a distraction on the way to my Supercomputers (And Other Electronics) factory project.

Much as I love the FICSMAS snowballs, I decided that it’s time for a more point-and-click experience when it comes to clearing obstacles: Explosive Rebar. Sure, it doesn’t allow you to set up a big chain of explosions like you can with either Nobelisk or “Snow-belisk” but the Rebar Gun has considerably better aim and the explosive ammo takes effect instantly, making it one heck of a time-and-effort saver.

I just needed to slap down some equipment to generate a modest trickle of ammunition into “depotspace.” Easy peasy, the work of an afternoon… plus part of the next morning.

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