After quite a few close shaves in engagements where I've been on oxygen and only just survived, I'm thinking about getting an auto repair unit. The question is, is it worth it? And will it repair a breached hull if I'm already on emergency oxygen?
Auto field maintenance unit
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I don't believe so no. Doesn't repair hull, canopy or engines either - I think they are going to let it repair engines "soon" though.
Not quite true. The unit does repair thrusters and FSD too.
It can repair all the modules listed in your load-out, with the exception of itself (so get a secondary one if you're waaaay out there) and the power supply.
Don't be a noob like me: was looking at something to do whilst taking a 300K ls exploration in-system and thought to myself, "I should do some maintenance on some of my modules".
FSD was about 87% so... started to repair the FSD. D'oh! Didn't realise you have to turn the module off to repair it (first time I tried - thought that it was automatic). Ripped out of FSD and another few %% damage to all systems. *sigh* I won't be doing that again.
I bought two of these and am now on my second attempt to reach Sag A*. Was 600 light years away on Friday when I suffered canopy breach and 1% hull from heat damage from a star. Had no repair modules so it was . But can you please clarify on this, do they or do they not repair canopy damage and how do you recommend you use these for long distance trips? Thanks!
No, it doesn't repair the canopy or your hull. Only components. Most important one is the FSD, you don't want that thing developing faults, it becomes incredibly frustrating.
They only repair modules listed in the right UI tab, with the exception of the power supply and detailed surface scanner (for some reason). There is currently no way to repair your hull or canopy outside of a station.
Thanks for this, most helpful. I saw a comment by FD that there may be a way to cannibalize modules to do repairs in a future build. I hope that will include the canopy.