Cyclops Nuclear Reactor
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 137 Buildables mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Cyclops Nuclear Reactor
It's time to put all those reactor rods to good use, in the most awesome Cyclops power source ever created!
New Buildable!
Cyclops Nuclear Reactor
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[]Unlocks when you discover the blueprint for the Base Nuclear Reactor
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]Powered by common (and relatively cheap to produce) reactor rods.[]Processes 2 reactor rods when first built.
[]Can process up to 10 reactor rods once fully upgraded.
[]All reactor rods provide energy in parallel.
[]The more more active rods, the faster the energy production!
[]Fully displays available energy levels in the Cyclops HUD, on hover, and in the PDA.
New Upgrade Modules!
Cyclops Nuclear Enhancer Mk1
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[]Unlocks when you discover the blueprint for the Cyclops
[]Build it from the Cyclops Fabricator or the Nuclear Fabricator
[]Enables up to 6 reactor rods active at once
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[]Unlocks when you discover the blueprint for the Modification Station
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]Build it from the Modification Station or the Nuclear Fabricator[]Enables all 10 reactor rods active at once
Installation
Required mods: Make sure you have these installed first.
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[]QModManager v3. 1 or higher
[]SMLHelper V2 v2. 2. 1 or higher
[]MoreCyclopsUpgrades v4. 0 or higher
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[]You should end up with a single folder named CyclopsNuclearReactor
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]Use the "Extract here" option to avoid accidentally creating additional folders.It is Highly Recommended that you also use the Radial Tabs mod as more and more mods continue expanding the crafting trees far beyond what the UWE devs ever intended.
Credits
3D model and art assets created and coded by FCStudios
Integration with MoreCyclopsUpgrades API and other coding by PrimeSonic
Special Thanks
SeraphimRisen for help with beta-testing and bug-hunting.
Built using the MoreCyclopsUpgrades API. Check the wiki for details.
Source code on PrimeSonic's GitHub
FCStudios Trello
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[]QModManager v3. 1 or higher
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[]Unlocks when you discover the blueprint for the Cyclops
Adds a nuclear reactor upgrade for the Cyclops submarine in Subnautica, enhancing energy output with upgrade modules. Requires MoreCyclopsUpgrades. Popular with 4,560 endorsements and 129,552 downloads, last updated in 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,560 endorsements and 129k downloads
- Fills a real gap—Cyclops power management gets a serious boost
- Integrates with MoreCyclopsUpgrades for deeper customization
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may not work with the latest Subnautica patches
- Requires MoreCyclopsUpgrades, so you need to install that first
For Subnautica players who love the Cyclops but hate babysitting power cells. If you're already using MoreCyclopsUpgrades, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or don't want extra dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install MoreCyclopsUpgrades first—this mod won't work without it
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle dependencies automatically
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Subnautica version before installing
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- FCStudios - PrimeSonic
- Version
- 4.2.3
- Downloads
- 129,552
- Endorsements
- 4,560
- Category
- Buildables
- Created
- 4/27/2019
- Updated
- 9/26/2020
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