The Dead Man's Switch - More Upgrades

More modifications for DMS automatroids.

Mod Cover Source: [Artwork from the "Additional Upgrades" mod]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3310569544 Art Source: The Dead Man's Switch https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3121742525&searchtext=the+dead+ The English translation has been updated. Thank you to "Dog With a Machinegun" for providing the translated text.

Mech Overdrive: Advanced Upgrade Modules "When your Centipedes can’t haul enough shells for 10-wave raids, you build better war machines."

Add 14 new implantable upgrades to transform your mechanoids into hyper-specialized workhorses or battlefield terrors. Perfect for colonies drowning in late-game raids or industrial overhauls!

Key Features Four Specialization Paths: Load Capacity | Mobility | Cooling | Core Output

Stackable Upgrades: Compact designs allow multiple implants (at ruinous material costs)

CE/Biotech Compatible: Integrates with Combat Extended, Biotech, and Additional Upgrades

Brutal Tradeoffs: Every enhancement comes with calculated downsides (toxic waste, energy drain, mobility loss)

🔧 Upgrade Catalog LOAD SYSTEMS ◈ Medium Load Frame +50 Carry | -5% Speed Reinforced compartments for balanced logistics 3 Components, 50 Plasteel, 60 Hyperweave

◈ Heavy Load Frame +90 Carry | -10% Speed Neural-computed load balancing (CE/Biotech-ready) 2 Adv.Components, 5 Components, 1 NeuroCalc, 80 Plasteel, 100 Hyperweave, 4 Gold

◈ Ultra-Heavy Load Frame +150 Carry | -15% Speed Tungsten-alloy skeleton for pure hauling beasts 4 Adv.Components, 10 Components, 1 NeuroCalc, 120 Plasteel, 150 Hyperweave, 10 Gold

HYBRID SYSTEMS (CE Optimized) ◈ Compact Load Booster CE CarryWeight +50 | +50 Load 1.1x Power | Toxic Waste/Recharge 3 Adv.Components, 15 Components, 50 Plasteel, 60 Hyperweave, 80 SynthMuscle

◈ Enhanced Load Expander CE CarryWeight +90 (Stackable) 1.2x Power | -10% Breathing | 2x Waste 5 Adv.Components, 25 Components, 160 SynthMuscle, 80 Plasteel/Hyperweave

◈ Overpressure Load System MAXIMUM OVERCARRY Severe Heat/Vibration | 4x Waste | Pair with Cooling! 8 Adv.Components, 40 Components, 1 NeuroCalc, 260 SynthMuscle, 120 Plasteel/Hyperweave

PERFORMANCE MODULES ◈ Enhanced Cooling Circuits +10% Consciousness/Move | +70% Breathing The enabler for "just one more upgrade" builds 8 Adv.Components, 45 Components, 150 Plasteel/Hyperweave

◈ Core Output Mk.I-III Speed +10% → +40% Scaling Toxic Waste (1→4 packs/charge) Mk.III: 2 AI Cores, 8 Adv.Components, 40 Components

SPECIALIZED WARGEAR ◈ Bilateral Power Cells 0.75x Power Draw | 95% Move Essential for energy-hungry artillery platforms

◈ Thermal/Night Optics 150% Sight | +2 CE Accuracy | 0.85 Aim Delay Nightmare fuel for raiders

◈ Heavy Auto Reloader ReloadSpeed 0.60 | 85% Move | 1.2x Power For when "overkill" isn’t a word in your colony’s vocabulary

Design Notes Anti-Cheese: High-tier upgrades demand late-game resources (Plasteel/Hyperweave sinks)

Synergy Focus: Combine Cooling + Power Cells to mitigate downsides

CE Meta: Load systems respect CarryWeight scaling; Optics boost CE accuracy

"Tested in 500-day megacolonies – your mechanoids will finally feel like $50,000 silver war machines."

Recommended Builds:

Logistics God: Ultra-Frame + Cooling Circuits

Blitzkrieg Assault: Core Mk.III + Bilateral Cells

Siege Monster: Auto Reloader + Thermal Optics

and.....ALL OF THEM !!

Turn your mechs from clunky tools to precision instruments of destruction!