The Aurora

The Aurora is a 2x1 expansion base designed for solo players, duos, or trios. It prioritizes storage space, honeycomb protection, and affordability.

Key Features:

• Multiple external TCs for distributed upkeep
• Four gatehouses with drop boxes and auto turrets
• Spacious compound with room for furnaces, oil refineries, and planter boxes
• Shotgun trap at the base entrance
• Centralized core with ample storage for loot and components
• Dedicated loot room with multiple boxes
• Wide shooting floor with numerous peaks and angles for optimal compound defense
• Two vending machine roof bunkers for secure shopfronts

Building Progression:

• Start with a standard 2x1 and build up, adding triangles and frames for the loot room and expansion
• Upgrade the core to armored walls for enhanced protection
• Incorporate Y-shaped gaps for increased building complexity and raid defense
• Add gatehouses with external TCs, ensuring proper placement to avoid building privilege conflicts
• Construct a compound using high walls and barricades
• Build the shooting floor with windows, embrasures, and support beams
• Finish with the roof, including windmills and vending machine bunkers

Advantages:

• High storage capacity
• Strong honeycomb design
• Cost-effective building materials
• Wide gaps for improved defense
• Vending machine bunkers offer safe trading

Potential Drawbacks:

• Requires precise building for optimal effectiveness
• Non-symmetrical design may require adaptation to specific server environments