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The '''Teleport Pad''' is a fictional building in the [[LEGO Rock Raiders]] theme.
The '''Teleport Pad''' is a fictional building in the [[LEGO Rock Raiders]] theme.


A physical model of it was released in the LEGO construction set [[The Rock Raiders HQ]] (item #4990) in 1999, where it is used to park a small hovercraft. In the [[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']] video game, it is used to transport [[minifigure]]s and vehicles to the [[planet (Rock Raiders)|planet]] from the [[LMS Explorer|L.M.S. ''Explorer'']]. In the game's [[LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation video game)|PlayStation version]], it is used to transport the player back to the ''Explorer'' at the end of most missions.
A physical model of it was released in the LEGO construction set [[The Rock Raiders HQ]] (item #4990) in 1999, where it is used to park a small hovercraft. In the [[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']] video game, it is used to transport [[minifigure]]s and vehicles to the [[planet (Rock Raiders)|planet]] from the [[LMS Explorer|LMS ''Explorer'']]. In the game's [[LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation video game)|PlayStation version]], it is used to transport the player back to the ''Explorer'' at the end of most missions.
 
== Game information ==
=== ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' (Windows) ===
In the Windows version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], the Teleport Pad is considered an advanced building.<ref name="Tuto 3"/> It costs 8 pieces of [[Ore]] (or 2 [[Building Stud]]s) to construct one Teleport Pad.<ref name="PC manual p62"/> Its layout consists of two blocks in a 1×2 configuration, with one solid block for the building base and one entrance block below that.<ref name="TeleportPad AE"/> It takes one Energy Crystal to power it.<ref name="CFG TeleportPad"/>
 
The Teleport Pad can be upgraded twice.<ref name="CFG TeleportPad"/> As with all buildings, each upgrade costs 5 pieces of Ore (or 1 Building Stud).<ref name="PC manual p61"/>
* '''Level 1:''' Upgrading it to Level 1 allows the [[Docks]] and [[Power Station]] to be constructed.<ref name="PC manual p62"/>
* '''Level 2:''' Upgrading it to Level 2 is one of the upgrades required for transporting the [[Small Mobile Laser Cutter]] and [[Tunnel Scout]], along with a Level 1 [[Support Station]].<ref name="PC manual p76"/><ref name="CFG Dependencies"/>
 
==== File details ====
In the game's [[Main Lego Config File|configuration file]], the Teleport Pad is defined as <code>TeleportPad</code><ref name="CFG TeleportPad"/> under <code>BuildingTypes {}</code>.<ref name="CFG BuildingTypes"/> Its files are located in the <samp>Buildings\TeleportPad</samp> folder in <samp>LegoRR0.wad</samp>, and its animations are controlled by the [[AE file]] <samp>TeleportPad.ae</samp>.<ref name="TeleportPad AE"/>
 
== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="TeleportPad AE">[[Data Design Interactive]] (25 September 1999). ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' (Windows). [[LEGO Media International]]. Teleport Pad [[AE file]]. File path: <samp>Rock Raiders\LegoRR0.wad\Buildings\TeleportPad\TeleportPad.ae</samp>.</ref>
<ref name="Tuto 3">Data Design Interactive (25 September 1999). ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' (Windows). [[LEGO Media International]]. Tutorial Mission "3. [[Building Rock Raider HQ]]". File path: <samp>Rock Raiders\LegoRR1.wad\Levels\TutorialLevels\BuildTuto_01\B01.txt</samp>.</ref>
 
<ref name="PC manual p61">Instruction Manual, p. 61.</ref>
<ref name="PC manual p62">Instruction Manual, p. 62.</ref>
<ref name="PC manual p76">Instruction Manual, pp. 76–77.</ref>
 
<ref name="CFG BuildingTypes">Main Lego Config File, lines 2058–2071. <code>BuildingTypes {}</code> section.</ref>
<ref name="CFG Dependencies">Main Lego Config File, lines 3237–3265. <code>Dependencies {}</code> section.</ref>
<ref name="CFG TeleportPad">Main Lego Config File, lines 2841–2857. <code>TeleportPad {}</code> section.</ref>
}}
 
=== Sources ===
{{refbegin}}
* [[Data Design Interactive]] (25 September 1999). [[Main Lego Config File]]. ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' (Windows). [[LEGO Media International]]. File path: <samp>Rock Raiders\LegoRR1.wad\Lego.cfg</samp>.
* McPhail, Jim (13 December 1999). [https://archive.org/details/LEGORockRaiders-manual-Win-EU-2299598/mode/1up?view=theater ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' Instruction Manual (UK FRONT, BACK, I/F & I/B COVER)]. [[LEGO Media International]]. Serial no. IB2G-ROC3 2299598.
{{refend}}


[[Category:LEGO Rock Raiders buildings]]
[[Category:LEGO Rock Raiders buildings]]

Latest revision as of 00:01, 17 February 2024

Manual image

The Teleport Pad is a fictional building in the LEGO Rock Raiders theme.

A physical model of it was released in the LEGO construction set The Rock Raiders HQ (item #4990) in 1999, where it is used to park a small hovercraft. In the LEGO Rock Raiders video game, it is used to transport minifigures and vehicles to the planet from the LMS Explorer. In the game's PlayStation version, it is used to transport the player back to the Explorer at the end of most missions.

Game information

LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows)

In the Windows version of LEGO Rock Raiders, the Teleport Pad is considered an advanced building.[1] It costs 8 pieces of Ore (or 2 Building Studs) to construct one Teleport Pad.[2] Its layout consists of two blocks in a 1×2 configuration, with one solid block for the building base and one entrance block below that.[3] It takes one Energy Crystal to power it.[4]

The Teleport Pad can be upgraded twice.[4] As with all buildings, each upgrade costs 5 pieces of Ore (or 1 Building Stud).[5]

File details

In the game's configuration file, the Teleport Pad is defined as TeleportPad[4] under BuildingTypes {}.[8] Its files are located in the Buildings\TeleportPad folder in LegoRR0.wad, and its animations are controlled by the AE file TeleportPad.ae.[3]

References

  1. Data Design Interactive (25 September 1999). LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows). LEGO Media International. Tutorial Mission "3. Building Rock Raider HQ". File path: Rock Raiders\LegoRR1.wad\Levels\TutorialLevels\BuildTuto_01\B01.txt.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Instruction Manual, p. 62.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Data Design Interactive (25 September 1999). LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows). LEGO Media International. Teleport Pad AE file. File path: Rock Raiders\LegoRR0.wad\Buildings\TeleportPad\TeleportPad.ae.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Main Lego Config File, lines 2841–2857. TeleportPad {} section.
  5. Instruction Manual, p. 61.
  6. Instruction Manual, pp. 76–77.
  7. Main Lego Config File, lines 3237–3265. Dependencies {} section.
  8. Main Lego Config File, lines 2058–2071. BuildingTypes {} section.

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