Buildable beam link block

core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties

@@ -2345,6 +2345,7 @@ block.unit-cargo-loader.description = Constructs cargo drones. Drones automatica
 block.unit-cargo-unload-point.description = Acts as an unloading point for cargo drones. Accepts items that match the selected filter.
 block.beam-node.description = Transmits power to other blocks orthogonally. Stores a small amount of power.
 block.beam-tower.description = Transmits power to other blocks orthogonally. Stores a large amount of power. Long-range.
+block.beam-link.description = Transmits power over vast distances.\nOnly capable of connecting to adjacent structures or other beam links.
 block.turbine-condenser.description = Generates power when placed on vents. Produces a small amount of water.
 block.chemical-combustion-chamber.description = Generates power from arkycite and ozone.
 block.pyrolysis-generator.description = Generates large amounts of power from arkycite and slag. Produces water as a byproduct.

core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java

@@ -2487,11 +2487,12 @@ public class Blocks{
         }};
 
         beamLink = new LongPowerNode("beam-link"){{
-            requirements(Category.power, BuildVisibility.editorOnly, with());
+            requirements(Category.power, with(Items.beryllium, 250, Items.silicon, 250, Items.oxide, 150, Items.carbide, 75, Items.surgeAlloy, 75, Items.phaseFabric, 75));
             size = 3;
             maxNodes = 1;
-            laserRange = 1000f;
+            laserRange = 500f;
             autolink = false;
+            sameBlockConnection = true;
             laserColor2 = Color.valueOf("ffd9c2");
             laserScale = 0.8f;
             scaledHealth = 130;

core/src/mindustry/content/ErekirTechTree.java

@@ -160,7 +160,9 @@ public class ErekirTechTree{
                     });
 
                     node(beamTower, Seq.with(new OnSector(peaks)), () -> {
+                        node(beamLink, Seq.with(new OnSector(crossroads)), () -> {
 
+                        });
                     });
 
 

core/src/mindustry/content/SerpuloTechTree.java

@@ -485,6 +485,7 @@ public class SerpuloTechTree{
                                     node(mycelialBastion, Seq.with(
                                     new Research(atrax),
                                     new Research(spiroct),
+                                    new Research(arkyid),
                                     new Research(multiplicativeReconstructor),
                                     new Research(exponentialReconstructor)
                                     ), () -> {

core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/PowerNode.java

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ public class PowerNode extends PowerBlock{
     public @Load(value = "@-laser-end", fallback = "laser-end") TextureRegion laserEnd;
     public float laserRange = 6;
     public int maxNodes = 3;
-    public boolean autolink = true, drawRange = true;
+    public boolean autolink = true, drawRange = true, sameBlockConnection = false;
     public float laserScale = 0.25f;
     public Color laserColor1 = Color.white;
     public Color laserColor2 = Pal.powerLight;
@@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ public class PowerNode extends PowerBlock{
     }
 
     public boolean linkValid(Building tile, Building link, boolean checkMaxNodes){
-        if(tile == link || link == null || !link.block.hasPower || !link.block.connectedPower || tile.team != link.team) return false;
+        if(tile == link || link == null || !link.block.hasPower || !link.block.connectedPower || tile.team != link.team || (sameBlockConnection && tile.block != link.block)) return false;
 
         if(overlaps(tile, link, laserRange * tilesize) || (link.block instanceof PowerNode node && overlaps(link, tile, node.laserRange * tilesize))){
             if(checkMaxNodes && link.block instanceof PowerNode node){