Core schematics

=Core schematics= A core schematic is any schematic that contains a core (core shard, core foundation or core nucleus).

Campaign Rules
To use a core schematic when you decide to launch to another sector, it has to be 15x15 or smaller.

Launching
You can launch with core schematics, instead of using the default cores. Note that there is a maximum limit on how many, and which buildings a core schematic can contain in order for it to appear in the launch menu. Core shard has the least available, while core nucleus has the most.

Drills
Any drills included in the core schematic will have copper ore automatically placed beneath. This can be used to guarantee a copper vein near the core.

Core schematics in attack maps
Core schematics are extremely useful for beating attack maps, as you can start with a core that has defenses and unit production straight away. This allows you to get resource production without worrying about defending your core, or, even better, rush the enemy before the wave strength increases and overwhelms your defense.

When combined with launching resources together with the core, or using launchpads, core schematics are extremely effective at destroying the enemy bases, due to the large number of units one can produce in the first few waves.

Designing core schematics
It is recommended to build core schematics in sandbox mode (custom maps), so you don't have to worry about wasting resources. This also applies to normal schematics.

First, know what you want. What is the purpose of the schematic? Is it just for more copper near the core? Do you want to start with some power generation? Beat attack maps?

Ensure a core of any type is included in your schematic. Note that you can only have one core included, or else it will not appear in the launch menu.

Try making your schematic more compact, due to the limit on buildings. Use unloaders in order to transfer items from the core to other buildings.