Hardpoint

Ship Hardpoints allow for buildings to be constructed outside the ship hull, such as turrets and other structures that must be outdoors. They can be tiled and act as flooring.

They provide power, and cooling, but by nature of being exposed to vacuum any ship weapons placed outside the ship will be totally reliant on heat sinks inside to remain cool. That makes hardpoints useful for external defense against boarding parties.

They come in 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 sizes.

1x1 - 10 Steel, 5 Plasteel, 1 Component. 2x2 - 20 Steel, 10 Plasteel, 2 Components. 3x3 - 30 Steel, 20 Plasteel, 3 Components.