Homeworld 2 utility units like the Resource Collector (400 RU) and Mobile Refinery (800 RU) are crucial for resource management and support.
Resource Collector
The Resource Collector is a utility unit with a speed of 276 and 2000 hit points. It is not armed but possesses special abilities for Resource Collection, Repair, and Salvage. Initially costing 400 RU, its repair ability can be researched for 750 RU, and hull upgrades are available in two levels for 400 RU (2000-3000 hit points) and 800 RU (3000-4000 hit points).
Mobile Refinery
The Mobile Refinery serves as a resource drop-off point. It has a speed of 225, 18000 hit points, and is armed with 8 x Hull Defence Guns. Its cost is 800 RU. Hull upgrades are available in two levels for 500 RU (18000-23400 hit points) and 1000 RU (23400-28800 hit points).
Probe Units
Several probe units offer specialized functions:
- Probe: A single-burn reconnaissance unit with a speed of 600 and 1000 hit points. It costs 150 RU and is not armed. Note that once moved, it cannot be moved again.
- Proximity Sensor Probe: A cloak detector with a speed of 600 and 100 hit points. It costs 200 RU and is not armed. Researching the Proximity Sensor Probe costs 500 RU. .
- Sensors Distortion Probe: Disrupts enemy sensors. It has a speed of 600 and 100 hit points. It costs 1000 RU and is not armed. Researching the Sensors Distortion Probe costs 500 RU. .
- Prioritize building Resource Collectors early to establish a steady income of RUs (Resource Units).
- Protect your Mobile Refineries, as they are vital for processing collected resources.
- Utilize the different probe types strategically for reconnaissance and to counter enemy cloaking or sensor abilities.
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