Energy

Seabases
A seabase requires energy, to produce breathable air and to power any appliances, such as the Fabricator and Alien Containment.

Seabases will draw power from internal generators (Nuclear Reactors or Bio Reactors) installed inside the base, and also from any external generators (Solar Panels or Thermal Plants) within power transmission range. Power transmission is represented by a thin glowing blue line connecting an external generator to the base. The Power Transmitter can be used to connect generators to bases across greater distances.

Lifepod 5 consumes power much like a seabase, but does not require a generator. It draws its power from three special "self-charging" power cells.