Abiotic Factor: Atlin’s Potential Base Locations – Manufacturing Part One

Hey hey! It’s me again. The much anticipated sequel to my semi-popular guide is here. This time we are going to explore Manufacturing for potential base locations! This place is massive, so for ease of reading I’m dividing this guide into 2 parts. I split it up mainly because of the amount of images. The Office Sector had over 100 images, where Manufacturing is currently sitting just under 200. With that said, Part One will cover the Crossroads, Shipping, and the Garage. Part Two will cover the Mines, Dig Site, Synchrotron, and Mapping Center.

It’s actually crazy to see all the different areas that can become a potential base. There are also a few areas that I looked at and thought they would be amazing as a base but always got too comfortable in the Office Sector. I think on my next playthrough, I might even move into Manufacturing, just for something different. With that said, I hope you enjoy my second guide on Potential Base Locations!

See my other Potential Base Locations:

• Office Sector
• Manufacturing Part Two (Coming Soon)

Before you even get into Manufacturing, I couldn’t help but notice this nice area for a potential setup!

Pros:

• Plenty of Space
• Scenic
• Naturally Divided sections
• Close to Level 3 Elevator by Gar Garden Portal
• Close to elevator leading to Main Lobby Tram Station
• Comes with built in sector Check In for convenience
• Nearby Vending Machines

Cons:

• Only 1 plug, just outside the front gate (as seen in picture)
• Possibly too much space for an individual
• Nearest water source is across from Manufacturing Garage, or Main Lobby fountain
• While there is two port-a-potties nearby, both are just far enough to be annoying anytime you need to handle your business

An often forgot about hall, could definitely make a unique place to live!

Pros:

• Good amount of space
• Only one entrance, should be easy to defend
• Comes with port-a-potty

Cons:

• No nearby water source
• Closest plug is by Office Sector entrance

A scenic, yet broken building hanging off the edge of the Crossroads

Pros:

• Out of range of turret gun
• 2 Plugs (one on ramp, one in office)
• Comes with Vending Machine
• Water Source not too far away
• Nice two level area which includes the office and roof, with a natural staircase in the form of the ramp

Cons:

• Water Source requires running across the Crossroads, either right into turret gunfire, or lots of shooty boys
• Nearest toilet is in Roadway Lima
• Office has a giant hole in the side and roof

A nice scenic area that also sets the stage for Manufacturing and what to expect.

Pros:

• Plenty of space
• 3 Plugs (1 in entrance, 1 by vent/robot station, 1 in kitchen)
• Kitchen looks nice (aside from broken shelf) and comes with a fridge and coffee machine
• Area is completely surrounded by functioning doors
• Nearby bathroom with water source nearby
• Can build on top of entrance roof for more area!
• Not too far from manufacturing Tram Station

Cons:

• Several pieces of furniture can NOT be removed, including the broken security bot
• May be shot by neighbours if on roof

A large, central area in Manufacturing with plenty of resources nearby.

Pros:

• 5 plugs (1 on each floor)
• Shelves for storage
• Next to water source
• Next to huge water tank
• Plenty of space
• Easy access to Blacksmith and trams
• Close to Control Tower vent control

Cons:

• Heavily guarded
• Nearby security bot could prove to be a nuisance
• Dark, bring lights

A difficult to get to area, probably not intended to get to normally.

Pros:

• Wonderful view of the entire Crossroads section
• Lots of space
• Not too far from Manufacturing Check-in

Cons:

• Hard to get to (you need to build or fly to)
• No plugs or easy access to water/toilets

A decent area with several little nooks

Pros:

• Next to Kitchen if you wish to nab that in this base
• 3 Plugs, one in the upper part, two in the main area
• Right next to bathroom
• Nearby Water Source
• Right next to Garage
• Next to Tram Station
• Nearby charger

Cons:

• Many shelves are occupied by indestructible items
• May feel claustrophobic with it’s layout

At the end of the hall is where you will find these two lovely rooms, right next to each other.

Pros:

• Decent Space
• Nearby Vending Machines/Water Source/ Bathroom
• Not too far from trams
• 2 Plugs (1 in security, 1 in 2 Level Office)

Cons:

• Security Bot right outside Security room

A series of several rooms combined together, in order to make one bigger base

Pros:

• Nearby water source and bathroom
• Next to Tram Station
• Nearby Vending Machines
• Close to Blacksmith
• Plenty of Space
• 4 Plugs (1 in upper shipping, 1 in Maint. Office, 1 In Garage, 1 in Tool Depot)
• Comes with Charging Station
• Forklift Recall button
• Under garage floor makes for great hidden storage
• Shutters and garage doors can be opened/closed as needed
• If you don’t want to make a full base, Tool Depot makes a wonderful outpost (I suggest not unlocking the door once inside)
• Plenty of shelves for more storage

Cons:

• Upper Shipping is radiated
• Area is a little spread out

A pretty little Tram Station with plenty of resources nearby!

Pros:

• Good space
• Looks nice
• Tram is literally right there to take you back to main lobby
• Nearby bathroom
• Water source not too far away
• Next to blacksmith
• Easy to defend if you don’t open garage door, only one way in and out and less exposed
• Could probably build a second floor or on top of Tram

Cons:

• Once door is opened, can NOT be closed
• Only 1 plug for the space

A man standing behind the counter in a fire hazard suit looks upon you. I guess he is now your room mate should you choose to build here.

Pros:

• 3 plugs (two in the side utility area, one in the upper floor)
• Comes with one Blacksmith for easy trades (Plus a genuine 1993 Blacksmith Bobblehead)
• Nearby water source and toilet. Easy tram nearby to the Main Lobby
• Good amount of lighting that stays on during the night

Cons:

• Security bot nearby, can attack you
• Area above Blacksmith needs Keypad Hacker (Tier 2) to access

A wide open area often passed through, often ignored.

Pros:

• Plenty of Space
• Potential to build multiple floor
• Comes with charging stations
• Close to blacksmith
• Close to mines/Mapping Center/Shipping
• Not too far from Tram

Cons:

• Only 1 plug (in Lot Oversight, although you could string some wire from Kovak’s mine tunnel nearby)
• No nearby water source or toilet

Well guarded, but has an amazing view.

Pros:

• Near Blacksmith for trading
• Zipline for easy access to water/bathroom
• Close to tram
• 1 central plug
• Nice view of shipping
• Elevator leads to outside/plug for additional power

Cons:

• Elevator in middle of room takes up valuable space
• Enemies in room can be hard to take out early game
• Might run out of room late game

A large, area that should prove to be a good place to set up home

Pros:

• A rather large area that
• Comes with kitchen equipped with a coffee machine and a vending machine
• 4 Plugs (Office area has 1, balcony has 1, Upper area has 1, hatch area has 1)
• Nearby charger

Cons:

• No nearby water source
• No nearby toilet
• Some areas may be radiated

A unique area where materials are processed

Pros:

• Decent amount of space
• Shelves perfect for storage
• Nearby coffee machine/Food vending machine/Drink Vending Machine/ Charger

Cons:

• Guarded by a sniper
• No nearby plugs, toilets, or water
• Kind of far from everything

A multi-level area tucked just in the corner of Shipping

Pros:

• Plenty of Space
• 5 plugs (2 on each floor, 1 in Y shaped control room)
• Easy access to Manufacturing Crossroads

Cons:

• No easy access to water or toilets
• Crates on bottom floor can’t be moved
• Y shaped control room is narrow, will need to get creative for use

A two level area that comes with it’s own observer, Engineer Hank

Pros:

• Good amount of space
• Comes with huge water tank
• 2 Plugs (1 in Logistics office, 1 in Hank’s Room)
• Easy access to Blacksmith/Trams

Cons:

• Some glass can break
• Noisy Neighbours
• No nearby toilet/water source

One of my personal favourite areas in Manufacturing. Rarely visited since it’s out of the way.

Pros:

• Looks nice
• Decent Space
• 1 central plug
• Free glowing art (in the form of a door)
• Good view of Railway

Cons:

• Glass can break
• No nearby toilet/water source

Just above Inspection and below the Control Tower lies this small area.

Pros:

• Excellent addition to Shipping
• Plenty of Space
• Easy access to Control Tower for radiation vent button

Cons:

• No nearby water source or toilet
• Some parts are radiated
• Better get some lights, some parts are dark

A series of haphazardly placed shipping crates with some potential for a base

Pros:

• Several plugs
• a couple plugs spread throughout

Cons:

• No nearby water or toilets
• Some parts are radiated
• Maze like so could be hard to navigate

An area in the heart of Manufacturing, wide open with potential for growth

Pros:

• Nearby Water
• Nearish bathroom
• Close to Tram/Blacksmith
• Close to Control Tower for radiation vent button

Cons:

• Radiation
• Only plug is on top of shipping containers

Within the depths of Manufacturing lies this Railway with a derailed train

Pros:

• Decent space with different areas for setup
• Nearby water source

Cons:

• No nearby toilet
• No nearby plug
• Far from everything

A scenic underground area hidden from the rest of Manufacturing

Pros:

• Has plug in central position
• Water source
• Can either get here through shipping or through a portal in Kovaks Tunnel

Cons:

• No nearby toilet
• Far from everything
• Riddled with enemies

A large cavern just off the railway with several creatures guarding it

Pros:

• Excellent addition to Railway Cave Pond
• Nearby water
• Plenty of Space
• Natural Beehive location is here

Cons:

• Plenty of enemies
• No nearby plug
• Far from Everything

With that said and done, we are complete. As previously stated, Manufacturing is being split into 2 parts due to the amount of images. I’m sure I missed some spots, but feel free to find them yourself!

See you in Part Two!