Tadpole
v12 → v13
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Structured article for the Tadpole vehicle, including infobox stats, crafting recipe, fragment locations, upgrade modules, chassis details, and databank entry.
| Property | Details |-| --- | --- |+| :--- | :--- | | **Type** | Vehicle (Submersible) |+| **Speed** | 8 m/s (Base) |+| **Crush Depth** | 250m (No Module), 450m (Mk. 1), 800m (Mk. 2) | | **Health** | 100 |-| **Native Speed** | 8 m/s |-| **Crush Depth** | 250m (Base), 450m (Mk. 1), 800m (Mk. 2/Creative) | | **Power Source** | Power Cell | | **Crafting Station** | Vehicle Fabricator | | **Blueprint Source** | Scan 3 Fragments | -- The **Tadpole** is a player-controlled submersible vehicle constructed using the Vehicle Fabricator within a seabase Moonpool. It is powered by a Power Cell. -Originating from a stripped-down and modified Seamoth, the Tadpole is a cheap, versatile, and heavily customizable submersible designed for early-to-mid game exploration.+Originating from a stripped-down and modified Seamoth, the Tadpole is a cheap, versatile, and heavily customizable submersible designed for efficient mobility and manipulation. ## Recipe Acquiring the blueprint for the Tadpole requires scanning three fragments. Locations for the fragments can be found in the [Fragments](#fragments) section below. | Ingredient | Quantity |-| --- | --- |+| :--- | :--- | | Titanium Ingot | 2 | | Glass | 1 | | System Chip | 1 | | Power Cell | 1 | **Crafted at:** Vehicle Fabricator ## Overview The Tadpole is a single-pilot submersible featuring an extremely large front window that opens from the top, a large rear propeller, and a set of thrusters for omnidirectional movement. -* **Power & Upgrades:** Atop the vehicle, behind the cockpit, is a Power Cell socket. Behind this socket is a panel with sockets for four upgrade modules.-* **Hardpoints:** Two circular interface points are present on both sides for power transmission. An additional hardpoint is located at the rear for Chassis docking and object mounting. Objects such as a Portable Locker can be attached to this hardpoint and transported. The Portable Locker is the only form of storage possible on the base Tadpole without a Chassis.-* **Passenger Handles:** On each side of the vehicle is a long handlebar which players can use to hold on while another player pilots the Tadpole. Below each handlebar is an oxygen port.-* **Cockpit:** Features a steering wheel that changes shape depending on the equipped chassis.+Atop the vehicle and behind the cockpit is a Power Cell socket. Behind the power cell socket is a panel with sockets for four upgrade modules. Two circular interface points are present on both sides of the Tadpole for transmission of power, and an additional hardpoint is located in the rear for Chassis docking and object mounting. Objects such as a Portable Locker can be attached to said hardpoint and transported. The Portable Locker is the only form of storage possible on the Tadpole without the use of a Chassis. +On each side of the vehicle is a long handlebar which players can use to hold on to the Tadpole whilst another player pilots it. Below each handlebar is an oxygen port.+ +The cockpit features a steering wheel which can change shape depending on the equipped chassis.+ ### Recharging -* **Manual:** The Power Cell on top of the vehicle can be manually removed for charging.-* **Docking:** The vehicle automatically recharges while docked at a Tadpole Dock.-* **Solar:** The Photovoltaic Charger upgrade will automatically recharge the Tadpole while in shallow water during the day.+* The Power Cell on top of the vehicle can be manually removed for charging.+* The vehicle automatically recharges while docked at a Tadpole Dock.+* The Photovoltaic Charger upgrade will automatically recharge the Tadpole while in shallow water during the day. ### Repairing When damaged, the Tadpole's health can be restored using a Repair Tool. ## Fragments -Three fragments must be scanned to unlock the blueprint. Below are known locations:+Three fragments must be scanned to unlock the Tadpole blueprint. Below are the known locations: -| Coordinates & Depth | Description | Image |-| --- | --- | --- |+| Coords & Depth | Description | Image |+| :--- | :--- | :--- | | -347630, 465928 @ 125m | Beneath the Great Jaw |  | | -352967, 450530 @ 88m | In a Colonist Bunker West of the big hole |  | | -338250, 444410 @ 90m | Partway down the trench just SW of the Welcome Center |  | | -306829, 465456 @ 90m | South of the Hot Cave Basecamp |  | | -271190, 434613 @ 150m | Outside the front hatch of the Tadpole Pens |  | | -268969, 435418 @ 150m | Docked in the Tadpole Pens |  | | -309359, 408047 @ 65m | In the Lander Garage wreck |  | | -313037, 401444 @ 45m | North of the Lander Garage wreck |  | | -322745, 389389 @ 35m | In the Plateaus NE of the Old Habitat |  | | -339070, 391576 @ 60m | Near the Old Habitat |  | | -289066, 446929 @ 125m | On the North side of the Tailings Village |  | | -276853, 440938 @ 145m | SW of the Tadpole Pens |  | | -315624, 420176 @ 62m | E of Digestion Angel Comb in cave |  | ## Upgrades ### Modules & Datacard Locations Upgrade module blueprints are obtained by scanning datacards found in the world. | Upgrade | Function | Detail | Stackable | Biome | Depth | Coordinates |-| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |+| :--- | :--- | :--- | :---: | :--- | :--- | :--- | |  Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 1 | Increases maximum crush depth. | 450m crush depth | ❌ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~294 m | −2002, 4506 | |  Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 2 | Increases maximum crush depth further. | 800m crush depth | ❌ | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |  Cavitation Muffler | Reduces noise produced by the Tadpole, making hostile Lifeforms less likely to notice it. | N/A | ❌ | Root Canyon | ~375 m | −1452, 4021 | |  Engine Efficiency | Optimizes engine function in real time to reduce power use. | -20% per module (up to -80%) | ✅ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~139 m | −2068, 4257 |-|  Photovoltaic Charger | Rapidly recharges the Power Cell of the Tadpole during daytime. | While above 40m depth. 15-30% charge per hour. | ❌ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~94 m | −1613, 4588 |+|  Photovoltaic Charger | Rapidly recharges the Power Cell of the Tadpole during daytime. | While above 40m depth. 15-30% charge per hour. | ❌ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~94 m | −1613, 4588 | |  Strike Armor | Provides the Tadpole additional physical resistance from attacks & collisions. | 50% damage reduction | ❌ | Observatory Island | ~196 m | −2146, 4440 | ### Chassis The Tadpole can dock with various chassis to alter its functionality. | Chassis | Function | Velocity (m/s) |-| --- | --- | --- |-|  Scout Ray Chassis | Allowing for both increased speed and maneuverability, at the cost of greatly increasing the vehicle's width. When the vehicle is not in use the wings fold away. Preserves the hardpoint at the back. Can be detached and deconstructed with the Habitat Builder. | 10m/s |-|  Tadpole Haul Chassis | Adds two seats and a handlebar, a 30-slot storage, and two hardpoints. Allows four players to travel with a single vehicle. Each spot has an oxygen port. Also features a camera under the main body that can be used to make navigation and locating resources easier. Can be detached and deconstructed with the Habitat Builder. | 8m/s |+| :--- | :--- | :---: |+|  Scout Ray Chassis | Allowing for both increased speed and maneuverability, at the cost of greatly increasing the vehicle's width. When the vehicle is not in use the wings fold away. Preserves the hardpoint at the back. Can be detached and deconstructed with the Habitat Builder. | 10m/s |+|  Tadpole Haul Chassis | Adds two seats and a handlebar, a 30-slot storage, and two hardpoints. Allows four players to travel with a single vehicle. Each spot has an oxygen port. Also features a camera under the main body that can be used to make navigation and locating resources easier. Can be detached and deconstructed with the Habitat Builder. | 8m/s | ## Databank Entry **OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS** Versatile single-pilot submarine. Provides unlimited oxygen while powered. Fabricate at a Vehicle Bay next to a moonpool—ensure that the moonpool is large and deep enough to accept the Tadpole. Recharge power cell when depleted. In the event of damage, apply standard repair tool. The Tadpole takes damage when diving below its crush depth. This depth can be upgraded through modifications, fabricated at a modification station and installed via an external access slot. The Tadpole has a single hardpoint for a deployable locker, work light, oxygen generator or other utility item. The Tadpole can be docked to a range of add-on chassis constructed at the Utility Bay: * The Scout Ray hydrofoil improves speed * The HAUL rig adds a second hardpoint and built-in storage for extra cargo These chassis may be swapped out in the field by undocking and redocking. **BACKGROUND** The Tadpole sea-space mobility pod is a single-seat, six-degrees-of-freedom personal transport powered by a single replaceable/rechargable power cell. Designed by AI to minimize its resource footprint, the Tadpole is a minimum-cost descendant of the popular and highly mature Seamoth/Spacemoth/Sunmoth series. (Sales brochures describe the Tadpole as an 'aspirational beginning'.) The Tadpole can be fabricated on demand at a vehicle bay, so it is often stored in components. The pod doubles as a command module for a series of dockable chassis, ranging from high-speed hydrofoils to powerful workmechs. With alterations to its propulsion and radiator, it can serve equally well in ocean, atmosphere or space. In its underwater configuration the Tadpole cruises on a long-helix main propeller and steers with four shrouded thrusters. The passenger compartment is sealed with the same selective membrane used on the Super Barrique entry portal, providing both direct canopy access to the cockpit and long-requested catheterless hygiene functions. *"The Tadpole: it's omniphibious."* ## Gallery -+ *Scout Ray Chassis attached to the Tadpole.* -+ *One of the Tadpole Fragments located under the Great Jaw.* -+ *The view from the Tadpole cockpit.* ## Trivia * The PDA mentions an unreleased Bullfrog Work Mech chassis.
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