The ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Quad is a great little vehicle for getting around the base and surrounding areas, performing short-range reconnaissance, and light equipment transport.
However, due to the lack of protection from cold or vacuum and it being prone to rolling over, is not the most reliable method of travelling long distances or over very rough terrain.
Damage and Repair[ | ]
ATVs can be damaged by crashes or extreme weather conditions and repaired using a blowtorch. The ATV needs a working small circuit board to function, so if the frame is in good condition but it still won't drive, open the hood and replace or repair the board.
Badly damaged ATVs trigger a speed limiter which prevents further damage to the internal battery. This greatly affects power, range and battery capacity. Such vehicles can be recognized by the cracks on the body, which remain even after the vehicle is repaired with a blowtorch.
ATV Crate[ | ]
The quad can carry two storage crates on the rear rack. These must be unlocked through the Mechanics Tech Tree, 3D printed, and then attached to the quad's rack.
Rocket Engines[ | ]
While not officially sanctioned (or insured) by ERA command, there are rumours of some colonists using their creative engineering skills to modify ATVs with rocket engines, to accelerate these tiny vehicles to ludicrous speeds. Do not even think about doing this, it is extremely dangerous with huge risk of injury or death.