Written by Alec Blackwood

A highly effective power solution for your RimWorld Odyssey gravship is the Life Support Unit. This has been widely shared and confirmed within the RimWorld community, especially by Reddit user u/SmurfInHell on r/RimWorld. These wall-mounted devices provide 3200W of continuous, passive energy and remain functional even after being relocated via gravship.

What Exactly Is a Life Support Unit?

The Life Support Unit appears as a compact black box with a red light on top. It can be found inside garrisons or abandoned orbital stations on specific wall tiles. Although originally part of a "station," it continues to generate full power even after being moved using your gravship.

Each unit consistently delivers 3200W without requiring fuel, solar input, or maintenance—nearly matching the output of a geothermal generator (3600W) in just one tile.

Steps to Obtain and Use Them

1. Locate a Garrison or Station
   Use the map search function at the bottom-right corner to find garrisons or orbital bases. These locations often contain Life Support Units.
2. Position Your Gravship Correctly
   Construct your ship's substructure directly beneath the tile where the Life Support Unit is mounted. Avoid removing the wall it's attached to—only replace the floor below.
3. Remove the Roof
   Clear the roof above the unit so your ship can lift off while keeping the unit intact.
4. Take Off With the Unit
   Once the floor becomes part of your gravship, you're ready to launch. The wall and Life Support Unit will remain undamaged, offering a compact and free power source.
5. Add More Units
   Repeat this process at other garrisons or stations. You can integrate multiple units by adjusting your ship’s structure around them and relaunching.

Repositioning Units Onboard

Once onboard, these units cannot be moved unless you modify your ship.

To reposition:

• Land your ship on an open map with a grav anchor
• Leave an empty space in the substructure where you want to place the unit
• Remove the original walls surrounding the unit
• Reland the ship so that it aligns with the new opening

It’s a bit cumbersome, but it works. Alternatively, use conduits to transfer the power to wherever it's needed if exact placement isn't ideal.

Additional Information

• Future game updates might remove or alter this feature
• Each unit has only 35 HP, so shield it with interior walls
• Some players have reported variations in output (e.g., 5800W)
• Mods like Minify Everything may cause issues if used to move them
• Terraformers are available but take up more space (4x4) and offer only 4000W

Final Thoughts

If you're still relying on chemfuel generators while building a gravship in RimWorld Odyssey, it's time to upgrade. Life Support Units deliver unmatched efficiency in a single-tile form.

Make use of this method while it's still viable—it's compact, free, and possibly against the rules.

FAQ

Q: Where do I find Life Support Units?

Inside garrisons and orbital stations located on the world map.

Q: How much power do they produce?

Each unit gives a steady 3200W passively, without any external connections or fuel.

Q: Do they continue functioning after being taken from the map?

Yes, once attached to your gravship, they keep generating power.

Q: Can I relocate them after placing them on my ship?

Only by relanding your ship or redesigning its layout.

Q: Must I dismantle the wall to collect them?

No, leave the wall intact. Only the floor needs replacement with substructure.

Q: Can I use a grav anchor when relocating them?

Yes, the grav anchor helps land precisely and realign the ship as needed.

Q: Is this behavior intended or a glitch?

Uncertain. While it might not be intentional, it currently works in version 1.6 with Odyssey active.

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