Tadpole
v5 → v6
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Structured article for the Tadpole vehicle, including infobox stats, crafting recipe, fragment locations, upgrade modules, chassis options, and databank entry.
| Property | Details |-| --- | --- |+| :--- | :--- | | **Type** | Vehicle (Submersible) | | **Source** | Vehicle Fabricator |-| **Health** | 100 (base), 150 (with Strike Armor) |+| **Health** | 100 (Base), 150 (with Strike Plate) | | **Native Speed** | 8 m/s |-| **Crush Depth** | 250m (base), 450m (Mk. 1), 800m (Mk. 2/Creative) |+| **Crush Depth** | 250m (Base), 450m (Mk. 1), 800m (Mk. 2/Creative) | | **Power** | Power Cell |+| **Storage** | None (requires Chassis or Portable Locker) | | **Upgrade Slots** | 4 | -The **Tadpole** is a player-controlled submersible vehicle constructed using the **Vehicle Fabricator** within a seabase **Moonpool**. It is powered by a **Power Cell** and serves as the core mobility unit for various attachable chassis.+ -The Tadpole features no internal storage compartment but has four upgrade module slots. Its functionality can be significantly augmented by attaching a Chassis. Handlebars are present on either side of the vehicle, allowing up to two additional players to hold on while another pilots.+The **Tadpole** is a player-controlled submersible vehicle constructed using the Vehicle Fabricator within a seabase Moonpool. It is powered by a Power Cell and serves as a core module for vehicular mobility and manipulation. +The Tadpole features no internal storage compartment but has four upgrade module slots. Its functionality can be augmented by attaching a Chassis. Handlebars are present on either side, allowing up to two additional players to hold onto the vehicle while it is piloted.+ ## Recipe Acquiring the blueprint for the Tadpole requires scanning three fragments. | Ingredient | Quantity |-| --- | --- |+| :--- | :--- | | Titanium Ingot | 2 | | Glass | 1 | | System Chip | 1 | | Power Cell | 1 | -*Crafted at: Vehicle Fabricator*+**Crafted at:** Vehicle Fabricator ## Overview -The Tadpole is a single-pilot submersible with an extremely large front window that opens from the top, a large rear propeller, and a set of thrusters for omnidirectional movement.+The Tadpole is a single-pilot submersible with an extremely large front window that opens from the top, a large rear propeller, and thrusters for omnidirectional movement. -* **Power & Upgrades:** Atop the vehicle, behind the cockpit, is a **Power Cell** socket. Behind this is a panel with sockets for four upgrade modules. Two circular interface points are present on both sides for power transmission, and an additional **hardpoint** is located in the rear for Chassis docking and object mounting.-* **Storage:** Objects such as a **Portable Locker** can be attached to the rear hardpoint and transported. This is the only form of storage possible on the Tadpole without using a Chassis.-* **Passenger Features:** Long handlebars on each side allow players to hold on while being towed. Below each handlebar is an oxygen port.+* **Power & Upgrades:** A Power Cell socket is located atop the vehicle behind the cockpit. Behind this 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 in the rear for Chassis docking and object mounting. Objects such as a Portable Locker can be attached here for storage.+* **Passenger Features:** Long handlebars on each side allow players to hold on while another pilots. Oxygen ports are located below each handlebar. * **Cockpit:** Features a steering wheel that changes shape depending on the equipped chassis. ### Recharging -* 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.+* **Manual:** The Power Cell on top can be removed for charging.+* **Docking:** Automatically recharges while docked at a Tadpole Dock.+* **Solar:** The Photovoltaic Charger upgrade automatically recharges the Tadpole in shallow water during the day. ### Repairing -When damaged, the Tadpole's health can be restored using a **Repair Tool**.+When damaged, the Tadpole's health can be restored using a Repair Tool. ## Fragments -Three fragments must be scanned to unlock the blueprint. Potential fragment locations include:+Three fragments are required to unlock the blueprint. Potential fragment locations include: -| Coordinates & Depth | Description |-| --- | --- |-| -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**  |+| Coordinates & 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 |  | ## Upgrades Upgrade module blueprints are obtained by scanning datacards found in the world. ### Modules -| Upgrade | Function | Detail | Stackable | Location | 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. | Hostile lifeforms less likely to notice it. | ❌ | **Root Canyon** | ~375 m | −1452, 4021 |-|  **Engine Efficiency** | Optimizes engine function to reduce power use. | -20% per module (up to -80%). | ✅ | **Karakorum Power Plant** | ~139 m | −2068, 4257 |-|  **Photovoltaic Charger** | Rapidly recharges the Power Cell during daytime. | Works above 40m depth. 15-30% charge per hour. | ❌ | **Karakorum Power Plant** | ~94 m | −1613, 4588 |-|  **Strike Armor** | Provides additional physical resistance. | 50% damage reduction. | ❌ | **Observatory Island** | ~196 m | −2146, 4440 |+| Upgrade | Function | Detail | Stackable | Biome | Depth | Coordinates |+| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |+|  Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 1 | Increases max crush depth | 450m crush depth | ❌ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~294 m | −2002, 4506 |+|  Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 2 | Increases max crush depth further | 800m crush depth | ❌ | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |+|  Cavitation Muffler | Reduces noise | Hostile lifeforms less likely to notice | ❌ | Root Canyon | ~375 m | −1452, 4021 |+|  Engine Efficiency | Reduces power use | -20% per module (up to -80%) | ✅ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~139 m | −2068, 4257 |+|  Photovoltaic Charger | Recharges Power Cell | Daytime, above 40m depth. 15-30% charge per hour. | ❌ | Karakorum Power Plant | ~94 m | −1613, 4588 |+|  Strike Armor | Physical resistance | 50% damage reduction | ❌ | Observatory Island | ~196 m | −2146, 4440 | ### Chassis -The Tadpole can dock with various chassis to alter its functionality.- | Chassis | Function | Velocity | Source |-| --- | --- | --- | --- |-|  **Scout Ray Chassis** | Increased speed and maneuverability; wings fold when not in use. Preserves rear hardpoint. Can be detached/deconstructed with Habitat Builder. | 10 m/s | Craftable |-|  **Tadpole Haul Chassis** | Adds two seats, handlebars, 15-slot storage, and two hardpoints. Allows four players to travel. Features an under-body camera. Can be detached/deconstructed with Habitat Builder. | 8 m/s | Craftable |+| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |+|  Scout Ray Chassis | Increased speed and maneuverability; wings fold when not in use. Preserves rear hardpoint. Detachable. | 10 m/s | Craftable |+|  Tadpole Haul Chassis | Adds two seats, handlebar, 30-slot storage, and two hardpoints. Allows four players total. Features under-body camera. Detachable. | 8 m/s | Craftable | ## 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.* ## Trivia -* The PDA mentions an unreleased **Bullfrog Work Mech** chassis.+* The PDA mentions an unreleased Bullfrog Work Mech chassis.
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