Buildings and Structures

Buildings and Structures

This page is a player-facing overview of Rimgate construction options: what each building family is for, when to use it, and what to prioritize in base planning.

For gate operation details, see Gate Network Guide.
For deep system loops, see Symbiotes and Prim'ta, Cloning Systems, and Sarcophagus Guide.

At a Glance

• Rimgate adds strong building identity by faction.
• Tau'ri buildings focus on practical infrastructure, research support, modular defense, and logistics tools.
• Goa'uld buildings focus on heavy fortification and intimidation architecture.
• Wraith buildings focus on biotech infrastructure and organic construction.
• Ancient structures provide high-impact artifact and power tech.
• Several buildings are progression assets, not just furniture (DHD/ZPM analysis unlocks, ZPM masking, shield infrastructure).
• The fastest base growth usually comes from reliable power first, then research/production acceleration, then layered defense.

Quick Build Priorities

Stage	Priorities	Why It Matters
Early transition	naquadria generator or biomass generator, composition bench, basic barriers/fences	Stabilizes power and gives immediate crafting/defense options.
Mid progression	M2 turret, tracked cart/refrigerated tracked cart, tau'ri research desk + blueprint table	Improves raid handling, hauling throughput, and research tempo.
Late infrastructure	ZPM containment housing, subspace shroud emitter, ancient shield emitter, durable walls/doors	Enables high-end grids and fortress-grade survivability.

Gate and Ancient Infrastructure

Building	Role	Practical Notes
Dwarfgate	Core map-to-map travel structure	Central to expedition logistics and gate events.
dial home device (Ancient)	Primary gate controller	High-value analyzable artifact with risk/reward progression implications.
dial home device (Tau'ri)	Crafted replacement controller	Faster dialing and remote iris support with stable player-side infrastructure.
remote gate control	Wall panel iris control	Low-footprint quality-of-life upgrade for secure gate rooms.
gate modification equipment	DHD-linked gate enhancement	Supports advanced gate operation once researched.
ancient research bank	Bench-linked research booster	Strong direct speed bonus for linked research benches.
archotech idol of resonance	Rare mood/focus artifact	Valuable support relic, typically acquired rather than built.

Power, Shielding, and Climate

Building	Role	Practical Notes
naquadria generator	Compact high-output generator	Strong output for footprint, but volatile and fuel-dependent.
industrial naquadria generator	Very high-output plant	Excellent megabase power anchor with significant risk and build cost.
biomass generator	Wraith fuel power	Efficient biomass conversion and solid mid-tier output.
ZPM containment housing	Multi-ZPM grid core	Endgame battery/manifold for loaded ZPM stacks.
subspace shroud emitter	ZPM signature masking	Critical when running ZPMs to reduce broadcast-style risk pressure.
subspace phase diverter	ZPM support utility	Improves long-run ZPM sustainability through subspace coupling.
ancient shield emitter	Base-wide projectile defense	Extremely power-hungry but high-impact against ranged threats.
climate crystal	Tok'ra temp control	Fuel-based climate stabilizer for difficult biome control.

Defense and Fortification

Defensive structures

Structure	Role	Practical Notes
military barrier / concrete barrier	Cover and lane shaping	Fast-value perimeter control and firing line support.
Goa'uld wall / hive wall	Themed core wall sets	Durable alternatives with faction flavor and strong utility.
chain-link fence / concrete slab fence (+ gate)	Perimeter management	Good for controlled movement without full hard-wall commitment.
durable wall + durable doors	Fortress-grade shell	Extremely durable and intentionally hard to remove once placed.

Turret families

Turret	Role	Practical Notes
manned M2 .50 cal	Long-range sustained ballistic defense	Needs operator plus barrel/ammo-style upkeep.
manned naquadah enhanced railgun	Extreme-range anti-armor fire support	High construction and ammo resource demand, very long reach.
manned staff cannon	Goa'uld heavy plasma defense	Strong burst pressure with naquadah-fed upkeep.
auto staff cannon	Autonomous heavy defense	Uses both power and fuel; ideal as anchor emplacements.
auto staff cannon (shielded)	Elite autonomous turret	More power-intensive, higher survivability in sustained sieges.

Encounter-only security features

• force field, aegis door, jammed blast door, and secret door appear mainly as map/quest obstacles, not routine base builds.
• proximity alarm is an encounter trap system tied to hostile stasis defenses.

Production, Medical, and Support Utilities

Building	Role	Practical Notes
composition bench	Advanced Tau'ri production bench	High-throughput fabrication/machining workflow centerpiece.
research desk + blueprint table	Hi-tech bench support facilities	Stackable research speed boosts when linked correctly.
MASH bed	Upgraded hospital bed	Strong baseline medical bed that scales with facility links.
surgical lights + vital wall monitor	Hospital adjuncts	Direct surgery/tend/immunity gains when placed near medical beds.
Wraith altar	Meditation and roleplay utility	Useful focus anchor for Wraith-leaning colonies.
Goa'uld throne	High-end comfort/focus piece	Prestige utility for themed leader rooms.

Mobile Logistics Structures

Cart	Role	Practical Notes
wheelbarrow	Early hauling cart	Simple and cheap throughput boost; not caravan-capable.
tracked cart	Mid-tier logistics mover	Better mass and handling with chemfuel operation.
refrigerated tracked cart	Mid-tier perishables mover	Active cooling for food/temperature-sensitive hauling.
hover skid	High-tier logistics mover	Very high capacity and low push penalty with naquadah fueling.
refrigerated hover skid	Endgame cold-chain hauler	Best-in-class mobile refrigeration and hauling capacity.

Ships and Transport Platforms

Tel'tak, Dart, and Puddle Jumper are defined as buildable shuttle structures and use dedicated launch/refuel systems.

• Treat them as a separate transport gameplay layer rather than normal base furniture.
• They are best planned as a late-mid to endgame mobility package with fuel logistics in place.

World and Loot Structures

• naquadah ore is the core mineable alien resource node.
• Many Prop defs are encounter or quest content (ruined vehicles, ancient vats, supply crates, cocoon pods, urns, and hazard props).
  • These are generally not your regular build menu progression, but they matter for map exploration and loot loops.

Strategy Checklist

• Build power redundancy before committing to shield-heavy or ZPM-heavy infrastructure.
• Place research support facilities early in your main lab room for long-run value.
• Use barriers/fences to force enemy lanes before investing in expensive turret tiers.
• Do not overbuild durable walls/doors until your layout is stable, since they are hard to remove.
• Treat mobile carts as labor multipliers and assign them to your busiest logistics corridors.
• Keep deep system buildings centralized so future specialized guides and room layouts stay clean.