Moonpool (Subnautica)

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After weeks without human contact it is normal to experience psychological discomfort. Research indicates symptoms may be partly alleviated by adopting a pet, or anthropomorphizing an inanimate object. File:MoonpoolVO.ogg

― PDA, Dialogue

The Moonpool is a Seabase module which is constructed with the Habitat Builder. Its practically the most useful module to have in a seabase as its functions include the deployment and customization of the Seamoth and the Prawn Suit.

To unlock the Moonpool Blueprint, the player must scan two of its Fragments. These can be found in Wrecks, or the Mushroom Forest.

The Seabase that the Moonpool is attached to must have power (except in Creative Mode) in order to dock vehicles. It can, however, undock vehicles without power. Docked vehicles will be charged from the base's Energy, consuming the base's Energy to restore an equivalent amount of Energy to the vehicle's Power Cells. The rate of charging at a Moonpool is much faster than if one were to use a Power Cell Charger.

It is recommended to have an appropriate amount of space between the bottom entrance of the Moonpool and the sea floor. It should be built far enough so that a Seamoth will not crash into the seafloor when it ejects, but close enough so that a Prawn Suit can easily reach the entrance with its thrusters.

Still, if you have room, you can always build a Foundation piece a bit below your Moonpool to serve as a landing pad of sorts. Sometimes this can be especially useful due to how the Moonpool lets you easily access the upgrades and storage on the Seamoth, but not the Prawn ... with a Foundation a bit below, you can drop your Prawn down to it and access its modules with a quick dive into the Moonpool.

The Moonpool also allows the player to access their base from the water via two ladders on either end of the bottom entrance. This allows the player to freely exit and enter the Seabase outside their vehicle without needing to use a hatch.

The Vehicle Upgrade Console can only be constructed in the Moonpool. It allows the player to customize their docked vehicle and fabricate upgrades for it.

The Moonpool has a vexing oddity in that, unlike most other base pieces, it can't be rotated and placed at will - it will only face one way. Specifically, when the very first Foundation of your nascent base is placed, the Moonpool's exit will always be to the left of the direction you were facing when you placed that first piece (and the antenna cluster on top of it will be to its right). This is the side of the Foundation piece that has the gray edge - the gray edge is where your Seamoth and Prawn will face when docked and when exiting the Moonpool. Example: If you are facing due East when you place your first piece, vehicles will face North and exit any Moonpools attached to that base, to the North.

Likewise note that when you dock into the Moonpool, you always exit your Seamoth or Prawn to the left, relative to the direction that your vehicle faces (and exits) when docked. So if you want a highly efficient base with the least distance to your central (perhaps Multipurpose) room, have that central room to the left of the way your Moonpool will face. Otherwise you may have to go around your Moonpool to get to it, every time you dock. In the example of wanting a Moonpool exiting North, you would face East and place a foundation, then make a Multipurpose Room on the foundation, and then make your Moonpool farther east (on the far side of the Multipurpose Room relative to where you were standing when you made the foundation).

Expansion

• Hatches can be placed on the side-panels.
• Windows can be placed on the side-panels.
• Reinforcements can be placed on the side-panels.
• Wall Planters can be placed on the side-panels.
• Basic Compartments can be placed on the side-panels.
• The Moonpool can be expanded with other modules from its six side-panels.
• The Vehicle Upgrade Console can only be constructed in the Moonpool on one of the side-panels.

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Data Bank Entry

The moonpool is an essential module for long-term exploration. Its primary function is as a dry dock for small vehicles such as the Seamoth and Prawn suit. The large central chamber contains a pressurized pool which provides ready access to the surrounding waters, and comes as standard with equipment for raising and recharging a vehicle. When outfitted with a vehicle modification station the moonpool can be used to build and equip vehicle upgrades. Ratings: Dimensions: 16m x 10m x 5m Connection points: 6 Habitat hull strength liability at sea level: -5 (equivalent 4 rooms) Capacity: 1 Seamoth / Prawn suit High power consumption

Gallery

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  Moonpool

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  Moonpool at night showing slight illuminations at the corners

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  Moonpool Model Exterior from Sketchfab

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  Moonpool interior

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  Seamoth docked in Moonpool

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  A Prawn Suit docked in the Moonpool

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  The Vehicle Upgrade Console in the Moonpool

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  Moonpool Model Interior from Sketchfab.

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• Moon Pool animations for seamoth and exosuit

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  Moonpool Concept art

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