Understanding the Transfer Container in Starfield
Starfield, the exciting game loved by many, often challenges players with its intricate features. One such feature is the Transfer Container, which can be confusing, especially for new players. In this article, we’ll explain what a Transfer Container is, how to build one, and, most importantly, how to use it to gather resources effortlessly. Let’s dive in!
What Is a Transfer Container in Starfield?
A Transfer Container in Starfield is like a storage compartment on your spaceship that lets you move materials around while you’re on board. Imagine you’re in a region where you need to collect various items. It’s not practical to leave your spaceship every time you want to pick up something, especially if the items are scattered far and wide. That’s where the Transfer Container comes to your rescue.
Building a Transfer Container in Starfield
Before you can start collecting scattered loot in Starfield, you must build a Transfer Container at your chosen outpost. Here’s how you can do it:
- Construct an Outpost: Gather four Lubricants, eight Iron, and five Tungsten. You can access this by selecting “Transfer Container” on the Storage menu, which will show you the number of outposts you’ve built and the materials needed for one.
- Place the Outpost Beacon: After successfully creating an Outpost, place the Outpost Beacon on the planet where you intend to gather items for your Transfer Container.
- Build an Extractor: To loot items effectively, you need an Extractor. Reopen the build menu, choose the Extractor option, and place it in an area where the materials you want to collect or mine are abundant.
- Connect to a Power Source: Ensure your Extractor has power by selecting “wire” on the Solar Array. This step is crucial for the Extractor to function correctly.
- Link to the Outpost: Connect the Extractor to the outpost via an output link, and you’re all set to start gathering resources.
Using a Transfer Container in Starfield
Now that you’ve built your Transfer Container, let’s discuss how to use it effectively. There are still some complexities involved in choosing materials and transferring them to your ship. Follow these steps:
- Position Your Ship: Make sure your ship is within a distance of 250 meters from the outpost. If it can’t land nearby, consider building a Landing Pad nearby.
- Locate Cargo Links: You’ll find two Cargo Links, one at the outpost and the other at the Extractor. Create an output link from each material you want to transfer and connect it directly to the Extractor (the line will be displayed in red).
- Repeat for All Items: Repeat this process for all the items and minerals you want to transfer to your ship. Also, link the Extractor to the outpost using the Cargo Links.
- Transfer Resources: To transfer the items, go to the menu, open the Ship tab, and select Cargo Hold. Here, you can seamlessly transfer all your collected resources.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found our guide on Transfer Containers in Starfield helpful. With this knowledge, you can now build and use Transfer Containers with ease, making your resource gathering adventures in the game much smoother. If you have any questions or thoughts, please share them in the comments below. Happy gaming!
