diff --git a/.github/workflows/deployment.yml b/.github/workflows/deployment.yml
index 1532c48561..bc993bae07 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/deployment.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/deployment.yml
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ jobs:
     - name: Update docs
       run: |
         cd ../
+        git config --global user.email "cli@github.com"
+        git config --global user.name "Github Actions"
         git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/MindustryGame/docs.git
         cp -a Mindustry/core/build/docs/javadoc/. docs/
         cd docs
@@ -48,12 +50,12 @@ jobs:
       uses: svenstaro/upload-release-action@v2
       with:
         repo_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-        file: desktop/libs/Mindustry.jar
+        file: desktop/build/libs/Mindustry.jar
         tag: ${{ github.ref }}
     - name: Upload server artifacts
       uses: svenstaro/upload-release-action@v2
       with:
         repo_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-        file: server/libs/server-release.jar
+        file: server/build/libs/server-release.jar
         tag: ${{ github.ref }}
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/push.yml b/.github/workflows/push.yml
index 9436adb06c..cf01e4bc68 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/push.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/push.yml
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ jobs:
     - name: Run unit tests
       run: ./gradlew test
     - name: Trigger BE build
+      if: ${{ github.repository == 'Anuken/Mindustry' }}
       run: |
         git clone --depth=1 --branch=master https://github.com/Anuken/MindustryBuilds ../MindustryBuilds
         cd ../MindustryBuilds
diff --git a/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties b/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
index 82654724eb..068068ff94 100644
--- a/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
+++ b/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ gameover.pvp = The[accent] {0}[] team is victorious!
 gameover.waiting = [accent]Waiting for next map...
 highscore = [accent]New highscore!
 copied = Copied.
-indev.popup = [accent]v6[] is currently in [accent]beta[].\n[lightgray]This means:[]\n[scarlet]- The campaign is unfinished[]\n- Everything you see is subject to change or removal.\n\nReport bugs or crashes on [accent]Github[].
 indev.notready = This part of the game isn't ready yet
 indev.campaign = [accent]You've reached the end of the campaign![]\n\nThis is as far as the content goes. Interplanetary travel will be added in future updates.
 
@@ -147,6 +146,7 @@ planetmap = Planet Map
 launchcore = Launch Core
 filename = File Name:
 unlocked = New content unlocked!
+available = New research available!
 completed = [accent]Completed
 techtree = Tech Tree
 research.list = [lightgray]Research:
@@ -230,6 +230,7 @@ disconnect.timeout = Timed out.
 disconnect.data = Failed to load world data!
 cantconnect = Unable to join game ([accent]{0}[]).
 connecting = [accent]Connecting...
+reconnecting = [accent]Reconnecting...
 connecting.data = [accent]Loading world data...
 server.port = Port:
 server.addressinuse = Address already in use!
@@ -593,6 +594,11 @@ sector.tarFields.description = The outskirts of an oil production zone, between
 sector.desolateRift.description = An extremely dangerous zone. Plentiful resources, but little space. High risk of destruction. Leave as soon as possible. Do not be fooled by the long spacing between enemy attacks.
 sector.nuclearComplex.description = A former facility for the production and processing of thorium, reduced to ruins.\n[lightgray]Research the thorium and its many uses.\n\nThe enemy is present here in great numbers, constantly scouting for attackers.
 sector.fungalPass.description = A transition area between high mountains and lower, spore-ridden lands. A small enemy reconnaissance base is located here.\nDestroy it.\nUse Dagger and Crawler units. Take out the two cores.
+sector.biomassFacility.description = The origin of spores. This is the facility in which they were researched and initially produced.\nResearch the technology contained within. Cultivate spores for the production of fuel and plastics.\n\n[lightgray]Upon this facility's demise, the spores were released. Nothing in the local ecosystem could compete with such an invasive organism.
+sector.windsweptIslands.description = Further past the shoreline is this remote chain of islands. Records show they once had [accent]Plastanium[]-producing structures.\n\nFend off the enemy's naval units. Establish a base on the islands. Research these factories.
+sector.extractionOutpost.description = A remote outpost, constructed by the enemy for the purpose of launching resources to other sectors.\n\nCross-sector transport technology is essential for further conquest. Destroy the base. Research their Launch Pads.
+sector.impact0078.description = Here lie remnants of the interstellar transport vessel that first entered this system.\n\nSalvage as much as possible from the wreckage. Research any intact technology.
+sector.planetaryTerminal.description = The final target.\n\nThis coastal base contains a structure capable of launching Cores to local planets. It is extremely well guarded.\n\nProduce naval units. Eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible. Research the launch structure.
 
 settings.language = Language
 settings.data = Game Data
@@ -1261,7 +1267,7 @@ hint.schematicSelect = Hold [accent][[F][] and drag to select blocks to copy and
 hint.conveyorPathfind = Hold [accent][[L-Ctrl][] while dragging conveyors to automatically generate a path.
 hint.conveyorPathfind.mobile = Enable \ue844 [accent]diagonal mode[] and drag conveyors to automatically generate a path.
 hint.boost = Hold [accent][[L-Shift][] to fly over obstacles with your current unit.\n\nOnly a few ground units have boosters.
-hint.command = Press [accent][[G][] to command nearby units into formation.
+hint.command = Press [accent][[G][] to command nearby units of [accent]similar type[] into formation.\n\nTo command ground units, you must first control another ground unit.
 hint.command.mobile = [accent][[Double-tap][] your unit to command nearby units into formation.
 hint.payloadPickup = Press [accent][[[] to pick up small blocks or units.
 hint.payloadPickup.mobile = [accent]Tap and hold[] a small block or unit to pick it up.
@@ -1269,6 +1275,7 @@ hint.payloadDrop = Press [accent]][] to drop a payload.
 hint.payloadDrop.mobile = [accent]Tap and hold[] an empty location to drop a payload there.
 hint.waveFire = [accent]Wave[] turrets with water as ammunition will automatically put out nearby fires.
 hint.generator = \uf879 [accent]Combustion Generators[] burn coal and transmit power to adjacent blocks.\n\nPower transmission range can be extended with \uf87f [accent]Power Nodes[].
+hint.guardian = [accent]Guardian[] units are armored. Weak ammo such as [accent]Copper[] and [accent]Lead[] is [scarlet]not effective[].\n\nUse higher tier turrets or \uf835 [accent]Graphite[] \uf861Duo/\uf859Salvo ammunition to take Guardians down.
 
 item.copper.description = Used in all types of construction and ammunition.
 item.copper.details = Copper. Abnormally abundant metal on Serpulo. Structurally weak unless reinforced.
diff --git a/core/assets/contributors b/core/assets/contributors
index 39c29ff93a..cb64660dae 100644
--- a/core/assets/contributors
+++ b/core/assets/contributors
@@ -100,4 +100,5 @@ MEEP of Faith
 jalastram (freesound.org)
 newlocknew (freesound.org)
 dsmolenaers (freesound.org)
-Headphaze (freesound.org)
\ No newline at end of file
+Headphaze (freesound.org)
+VolasYouKnow
diff --git a/core/assets/maps/ruinousShores.msav b/core/assets/maps/ruinousShores.msav
index 41e957c0ff..48727feae4 100644
Binary files a/core/assets/maps/ruinousShores.msav and b/core/assets/maps/ruinousShores.msav differ
diff --git a/core/assets/maps/saltFlats.msav b/core/assets/maps/saltFlats.msav
index 556b33700f..f4979da57b 100644
Binary files a/core/assets/maps/saltFlats.msav and b/core/assets/maps/saltFlats.msav differ
diff --git a/core/assets/maps/stainedMountains.msav b/core/assets/maps/stainedMountains.msav
index af3abb26c2..082f96ad7b 100644
Binary files a/core/assets/maps/stainedMountains.msav and b/core/assets/maps/stainedMountains.msav differ
diff --git a/core/assets/maps/windsweptIslands.msav b/core/assets/maps/windsweptIslands.msav
index d5e838b60d..2c8547f6f9 100644
Binary files a/core/assets/maps/windsweptIslands.msav and b/core/assets/maps/windsweptIslands.msav differ
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/Vars.java b/core/src/mindustry/Vars.java
index e41b9a08b7..21a8b3fb45 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/Vars.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/Vars.java
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ public class Vars implements Loadable{
     /** duration of time between turns in ticks */
     public static final float turnDuration = 2 * Time.toMinutes;
     /** chance of an invasion per turn, 1 = 100% */
-    public static final float baseInvasionChance = 1f / 50f;
+    public static final float baseInvasionChance = 1f / 75f;
     /** how many turns have to pass before invasions start */
     public static final int invasionGracePeriod = 20;
     /** min armor fraction damage; e.g. 0.05 = at least 5% damage */
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/ai/BaseAI.java b/core/src/mindustry/ai/BaseAI.java
index 7900b6608c..395493d57f 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/ai/BaseAI.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/ai/BaseAI.java
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import mindustry.gen.*;
 import mindustry.type.*;
 import mindustry.world.*;
 import mindustry.world.blocks.defense.*;
+import mindustry.world.blocks.distribution.*;
 import mindustry.world.blocks.production.*;
 import mindustry.world.blocks.storage.*;
 import mindustry.world.blocks.storage.CoreBlock.*;
@@ -271,6 +272,10 @@ public class BaseAI{
                     }
 
                     Tile o = world.tile(tile.x + p.x, tile.y + p.y);
+                    if(o != null && (o.block() instanceof PayloadAcceptor || o.block() instanceof PayloadConveyor)){
+                        break;
+                    }
+
                     if(o != null && o.team() == data.team && !(o.block() instanceof Wall)){
                         any = true;
                         break;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/BuilderAI.java b/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/BuilderAI.java
index a82a220070..f900a60955 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/BuilderAI.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/BuilderAI.java
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 package mindustry.ai.types;
 
+import arc.math.*;
 import arc.struct.*;
 import arc.util.*;
 import mindustry.entities.*;
@@ -83,8 +84,10 @@ public class BuilderAI extends AIController{
                 });
             }
 
+            float rebuildTime = (unit.team.rules().ai ? Mathf.lerp(15f, 2f, unit.team.rules().aiTier) : 2f) * 60f;
+
             //find new request
-            if(!unit.team.data().blocks.isEmpty() && following == null && timer.get(timerTarget3, 60 * 2f)){
+            if(!unit.team.data().blocks.isEmpty() && following == null && timer.get(timerTarget3, rebuildTime)){
                 Queue<BlockPlan> blocks = unit.team.data().blocks;
                 BlockPlan block = blocks.first();
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
index b6f8e76b14..8fa2510a57 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
@@ -363,7 +363,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
 
         sandWall = new StaticWall("sand-wall"){{
             variants = 2;
-            sandWater.asFloor().wall = this;
+            sandWater.asFloor().wall = water.asFloor().wall = deepwater.asFloor().wall = this;
         }};
 
         saltWall = new StaticWall("salt-wall");
@@ -1195,7 +1195,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
             size = 2;
 
             ambientSound = Sounds.smelter;
-            ambientSoundVolume = 0.05f;
+            ambientSoundVolume = 0.06f;
         }};
 
         differentialGenerator = new SingleTypeGenerator("differential-generator"){{
@@ -1216,7 +1216,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
             requirements(Category.power, with(Items.lead, 100, Items.silicon, 75, Items.phaseFabric, 25, Items.plastanium, 75, Items.thorium, 50));
             size = 2;
             powerProduction = 4.5f;
-            itemDuration = 60 * 15f;
+            itemDuration = 60 * 14f;
         }};
 
         solarPanel = new SolarGenerator("solar-panel"){{
@@ -1377,7 +1377,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
             itemCapacity = 9000;
             size = 4;
 
-            unitCapModifier = 14;
+            unitCapModifier = 16;
             researchCostMultiplier = 0.04f;
         }};
 
@@ -1389,7 +1389,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
             itemCapacity = 13000;
             size = 5;
 
-            unitCapModifier = 20;
+            unitCapModifier = 24;
             researchCostMultiplier = 0.05f;
         }};
 
@@ -1517,12 +1517,12 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
 
         lancer = new ChargeTurret("lancer"){{
             requirements(Category.turret, with(Items.copper, 25, Items.lead, 50, Items.silicon, 45));
-            range = 155f;
-            chargeTime = 50f;
+            range = 165f;
+            chargeTime = 40f;
             chargeMaxDelay = 30f;
             chargeEffects = 7;
             recoilAmount = 2f;
-            reloadTime = 90f;
+            reloadTime = 80f;
             cooldown = 0.03f;
             powerUse = 6f;
             shootShake = 2f;
@@ -1544,6 +1544,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
                 lifetime = 16f;
                 drawSize = 400f;
                 collidesAir = false;
+                length = 173f;
             }};
         }};
 
@@ -1557,7 +1558,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
             reloadTime = 35f;
             shootCone = 40f;
             rotateSpeed = 8f;
-            powerUse = 3f;
+            powerUse = 3.3f;
             targetAir = false;
             range = 90f;
             shootEffect = Fx.lightningShoot;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/Items.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/Items.java
index 6d3964fd2c..2c2e5eb60b 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/Items.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/Items.java
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ public class Items implements ContentList{
         }};
 
         surgeAlloy = new Item("surge-alloy", Color.valueOf("f3e979")){{
+            cost = 1.2f;
         }};
 
         sporePod = new Item("spore-pod", Color.valueOf("7457ce")){{
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/SectorPresets.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/SectorPresets.java
index 75583b19bf..dbfddbc142 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/SectorPresets.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/SectorPresets.java
@@ -24,10 +24,11 @@ public class SectorPresets implements ContentList{
 
         saltFlats = new SectorPreset("saltFlats", serpulo, 101){{
             difficulty = 5;
+            useAI = false;
         }};
 
         frozenForest = new SectorPreset("frozenForest", serpulo, 86){{
-            captureWave = 20;
+            captureWave = 15;
             difficulty = 2;
         }};
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/TechTree.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/TechTree.java
index d216a665e1..cf77c5819b 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/TechTree.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/TechTree.java
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ public class TechTree implements ContentList{
 
                             });
 
-                            node(waterExtractor, () -> {
+                            node(waterExtractor, Seq.with(new SectorComplete(saltFlats)), () -> {
                                 node(oilExtractor, () -> {
 
                                 });
@@ -198,10 +198,10 @@ public class TechTree implements ContentList{
                                 });
                             });
                         });
-                    });
 
-                    node(illuminator, () -> {
-                        
+                        node(illuminator, () -> {
+
+                        });
                     });
                 });
 
@@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ public class TechTree implements ContentList{
                 });
 
                 node(additiveReconstructor, Seq.with(new SectorComplete(biomassFacility)), () -> {
-                    node(multiplicativeReconstructor, Seq.with(new SectorComplete(overgrowth)), () -> {
+                    node(multiplicativeReconstructor, () -> {
                         node(exponentialReconstructor, () -> {
                             node(tetrativeReconstructor, () -> {
                                 
@@ -484,6 +484,7 @@ public class TechTree implements ContentList{
                                                 new Research(bryde),
                                                 new Research(spectre),
                                                 new Research(launchPad),
+                                                new Research(massDriver),
                                                 new Research(impactReactor),
                                                 new Research(additiveReconstructor),
                                                 new Research(exponentialReconstructor)
@@ -507,7 +508,9 @@ public class TechTree implements ContentList{
 
                                 node(saltFlats, Seq.with(
                                     new SectorComplete(windsweptIslands),
+                                    new Research(commandCenter),
                                     new Research(groundFactory),
+                                    new Research(additiveReconstructor),
                                     new Research(airFactory),
                                     new Research(door),
                                     new Research(waterExtractor)
@@ -645,7 +648,7 @@ public class TechTree implements ContentList{
     static TechNode node(UnlockableContent content, ItemStack[] requirements, Seq<Objective> objectives, Runnable children){
         TechNode node = new TechNode(context, content, requirements);
         if(objectives != null){
-            node.objectives = objectives;
+            node.objectives.addAll(objectives);
         }
 
         TechNode prev = context;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
index ed54cf324f..023eeb5631 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
@@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ public class UnitTypes implements ContentList{
             range = 40f;
 
             weapons.add(new Weapon(){{
-                reload = 12f;
+                reload = 24f;
                 shootCone = 180f;
                 ejectEffect = Fx.none;
                 shootSound = Sounds.explosion;
@@ -1321,7 +1321,7 @@ public class UnitTypes implements ContentList{
                     sprite = "large-bomb";
                     width = height = 120/4f;
 
-                    range = 30f;
+                    maxRange = 30f;
                     ignoreRotation = true;
 
                     backColor = Pal.heal;
@@ -1413,12 +1413,12 @@ public class UnitTypes implements ContentList{
                 ejectEffect = Fx.casing1;
                 shootSound = Sounds.missile;
                 bullet = new MissileBulletType(2.7f, 12, "missile"){{
+                    keepVelocity = true;
                     width = 8f;
                     height = 8f;
                     shrinkY = 0f;
                     drag = -0.003f;
                     homingRange = 60f;
-                    keepVelocity = false;
                     splashDamageRadius = 25f;
                     splashDamage = 10f;
                     lifetime = 80f;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/core/Control.java b/core/src/mindustry/core/Control.java
index cd1768b25c..bc5acc066f 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/core/Control.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/core/Control.java
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import arc.audio.*;
 import arc.graphics.g2d.*;
 import arc.input.*;
 import arc.math.*;
+import arc.scene.style.*;
 import arc.scene.ui.*;
 import arc.struct.*;
 import arc.util.*;
@@ -16,14 +17,17 @@ import mindustry.core.GameState.*;
 import mindustry.entities.*;
 import mindustry.game.EventType.*;
 import mindustry.game.*;
+import mindustry.game.Objectives.*;
 import mindustry.game.Saves.*;
 import mindustry.gen.*;
 import mindustry.input.*;
 import mindustry.io.*;
 import mindustry.io.SaveIO.*;
+import mindustry.maps.*;
 import mindustry.maps.Map;
 import mindustry.net.*;
 import mindustry.type.*;
+import mindustry.ui.*;
 import mindustry.ui.dialogs.*;
 import mindustry.world.*;
 
@@ -124,10 +128,18 @@ public class Control implements ApplicationListener, Loadable{
             }
         }));
 
-        Events.on(UnlockEvent.class, e -> ui.hudfrag.showUnlock(e.content));
-
         Events.on(UnlockEvent.class, e -> {
+            ui.hudfrag.showUnlock(e.content);
+
             checkAutoUnlocks();
+
+            if(e.content instanceof SectorPreset){
+                for(TechNode node : TechTree.all){
+                    if(!node.content.unlocked() && node.objectives.contains(o -> o instanceof SectorComplete sec && sec.preset == e.content) && !node.objectives.contains(o -> !o.complete())){
+                        ui.hudfrag.showToast(new TextureRegionDrawable(node.content.icon(Cicon.large)), bundle.get("available"));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
         });
 
         Events.on(SectorCaptureEvent.class, e -> {
@@ -311,8 +323,17 @@ public class Control implements ApplicationListener, Loadable{
                             return;
                         }
 
+                        //set spawn for sector damage to use
+                        Tile spawn = world.tile(sector.info.spawnPosition);
+                        spawn.setBlock(Blocks.coreShard, state.rules.defaultTeam);
+
+                        //add extra damage.
+                        SectorDamage.apply(1f);
+
                         //reset wave so things are more fair
                         state.wave = 1;
+                        //set up default wave time
+                        state.wavetime = state.rules.waveSpacing * 2f;
 
                         //reset win wave??
                         state.rules.winWave = state.rules.attackMode ? -1 : sector.preset != null ? sector.preset.captureWave : 40;
@@ -320,8 +341,8 @@ public class Control implements ApplicationListener, Loadable{
                         //kill all units, since they should be dead anyway
                         Groups.unit.clear();
                         Groups.fire.clear();
+                        Groups.puddle.clear();
 
-                        Tile spawn = world.tile(sector.info.spawnPosition);
                         Schematics.placeLaunchLoadout(spawn.x, spawn.y);
 
                         //set up camera/player locations
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/core/GameState.java b/core/src/mindustry/core/GameState.java
index 3eed5e0164..de7cf6f60c 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/core/GameState.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/core/GameState.java
@@ -33,9 +33,8 @@ public class GameState{
     /** Current game state. */
     private State state = State.menu;
 
-    //TODO optimize
     public Unit boss(){
-        return Groups.unit.find(u -> u.isBoss() && u.team == rules.waveTeam);
+        return teams.boss;
     }
 
     public void set(State astate){
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/core/Logic.java b/core/src/mindustry/core/Logic.java
index 5f6bd2c1a9..02222bd327 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/core/Logic.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/core/Logic.java
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ public class Logic implements ApplicationListener{
                 if(!(state.getSector().preset != null && !state.getSector().preset.useAI)){
                     state.rules.waveTeam.rules().ai = true;
                 }
-                state.rules.waveTeam.rules().aiTier = state.getSector().threat;
+                state.rules.waveTeam.rules().aiTier = state.getSector().threat * 0.8f;
                 state.rules.waveTeam.rules().infiniteResources = true;
             }
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java b/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java
index 841e7e42a7..85bbfd6f95 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java
@@ -257,6 +257,11 @@ public class NetClient implements ApplicationListener{
     public static void kick(KickReason reason){
         netClient.disconnectQuietly();
         logic.reset();
+        
+        if(reason == KickReason.serverRestarting){
+            ui.join.reconnect();
+            return;
+        }
 
         if(!reason.quiet){
             if(reason.extraText() != null){
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/GroupDefs.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/GroupDefs.java
index 3ddef67d65..8f98a69442 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/GroupDefs.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/GroupDefs.java
@@ -12,5 +12,6 @@ class GroupDefs<G>{
     @GroupDef(value = Syncc.class, mapping = true) G sync;
     @GroupDef(value = Drawc.class) G draw;
     @GroupDef(value = Firec.class) G fire;
+    @GroupDef(value = Puddlec.class) G puddle;
     @GroupDef(value = WeatherStatec.class) G weather;
 }
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
index f3d09de8ed..7d94602844 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ public abstract class BulletType extends Content{
      * Do not change unless you know what you're doing. */
     public boolean backMove = true;
     /** Bullet range override. */
-    public float range = -1f;
+    public float maxRange = -1f;
     /** % of block health healed **/
     public float healPercent = 0f;
     /** whether to make fire on impact */
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ public abstract class BulletType extends Content{
 
     /** Returns maximum distance the bullet this bullet type has can travel. */
     public float range(){
-        return Math.max(speed * lifetime * (1f - drag), range);
+        return Math.max(speed * lifetime * (1f - drag), maxRange);
     }
 
     public boolean collides(Bullet bullet, Building tile){
@@ -317,11 +317,11 @@ public abstract class BulletType extends Content{
     }
 
     public Bullet create(Bullet parent, float x, float y, float angle){
-        return create(parent.owner(), parent.team, x, y, angle);
+        return create(parent.owner, parent.team, x, y, angle);
     }
 
     public Bullet create(Bullet parent, float x, float y, float angle, float velocityScl, float lifeScale){
-        return create(parent.owner(), parent.team, x, y, angle, velocityScl, lifeScale);
+        return create(parent.owner, parent.team, x, y, angle, velocityScl, lifeScale);
     }
 
     public Bullet create(Bullet parent, float x, float y, float angle, float velocityScl){
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/SapBulletType.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/SapBulletType.java
index 9d05a37e9a..dbd30b77a8 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/SapBulletType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/SapBulletType.java
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ public class SapBulletType extends BulletType{
         b.data = target;
 
         if(target != null){
-            float result = Math.min(target.health(), damage);
+            float result = Math.max(Math.min(target.health(), damage), 0);
 
             if(b.owner instanceof Healthc h){
                 h.heal(result * sapStrength);
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/UnitComp.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/UnitComp.java
index aa02f25022..b90afcae56 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/UnitComp.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/UnitComp.java
@@ -397,8 +397,8 @@ abstract class UnitComp implements Healthc, Physicsc, Hitboxc, Statusc, Teamc, I
 
     /** Actually destroys the unit, removing it and creating explosions. **/
     public void destroy(){
-        float explosiveness = 2f + item().explosiveness * stack().amount / 2f;
-        float flammability = item().flammability * stack().amount / 2f;
+        float explosiveness = 2f + item().explosiveness * stack().amount / 2.4f;
+        float flammability = item().flammability * stack().amount / 2.4f;
         Damage.dynamicExplosion(x, y, flammability, explosiveness, 0f, bounds() / 2f, Pal.darkFlame, state.rules.damageExplosions);
 
         float shake = hitSize / 3f;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/WeaponsComp.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/WeaponsComp.java
index b919f6fee1..21265731fc 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/WeaponsComp.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/WeaponsComp.java
@@ -91,6 +91,10 @@ abstract class WeaponsComp implements Teamc, Posc, Rotc, Velc, Statusc{
                 mount.bullet.time = mount.bullet.lifetime - 10f;
                 mount.bullet = null;
             }
+
+            if(mount.sound != null){
+                mount.sound.stop();
+            }
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/game/EventType.java b/core/src/mindustry/game/EventType.java
index 43ae282d4c..f0aa3278b2 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/game/EventType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/game/EventType.java
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ public class EventType{
         impactPower,
         thoriumReactorOverheat,
         fireExtinguish,
+        acceleratorUse,
         newGame,
         tutorialComplete,
         flameAmmo,
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/game/Objectives.java b/core/src/mindustry/game/Objectives.java
index acf7fad876..bf306cb957 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/game/Objectives.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/game/Objectives.java
@@ -48,7 +48,8 @@ public class Objectives{
         }
     }
 
-    public static class SectorComplete extends SectorObjective{
+    public static class SectorComplete implements Objective{
+        public SectorPreset preset;
 
         public SectorComplete(SectorPreset zone){
             this.preset = zone;
@@ -67,11 +68,6 @@ public class Objectives{
         }
     }
 
-    //TODO merge
-    public abstract static class SectorObjective implements Objective{
-        public SectorPreset preset;
-    }
-
     /** Defines a specific objective for a game. */
     public interface Objective{
 
@@ -86,9 +82,5 @@ public class Objectives{
         default void build(Table table){
 
         }
-
-        default SectorPreset zone(){
-            return this instanceof SectorObjective ? ((SectorObjective)this).preset : null;
-        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/game/Schematics.java b/core/src/mindustry/game/Schematics.java
index 7cd51ecec4..2d526606c7 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/game/Schematics.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/game/Schematics.java
@@ -127,6 +127,9 @@ public class Schematics implements Loadable{
         newSchematic.tags.putAll(target.tags);
         newSchematic.file = target.file;
 
+        loadouts.each((block, list) -> list.remove(target));
+        checkLoadout(target, true);
+
         try{
             write(newSchematic, target.file);
         }catch(Exception e){
@@ -134,6 +137,8 @@ public class Schematics implements Loadable{
             Log.err(e);
             ui.showException(e);
         }
+
+
     }
 
     private @Nullable Schematic loadFile(Fi file){
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/game/Teams.java b/core/src/mindustry/game/Teams.java
index da5edfd0db..d5afac1217 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/game/Teams.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/game/Teams.java
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ public class Teams{
     public Seq<TeamData> active = new Seq<>();
     /** Teams with block or unit presence. */
     public Seq<TeamData> present = new Seq<>(TeamData.class);
+    /** Current boss unit. */
+    public @Nullable Unit boss;
 
     public Teams(){
         active.add(get(Team.crux));
@@ -144,6 +146,7 @@ public class Teams{
 
     public void updateTeamStats(){
         present.clear();
+        boss = null;
 
         for(Team team : Team.all){
             TeamData data = team.data();
@@ -178,6 +181,10 @@ public class Teams{
             data.units.add(unit);
             data.presentFlag = true;
 
+            if(unit.team == state.rules.waveTeam && unit.isBoss()){
+                boss = unit;
+            }
+
             if(data.unitsByType == null || data.unitsByType.length <= unit.type.id){
                 data.unitsByType = new Seq[content.units().size];
             }
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/game/Universe.java b/core/src/mindustry/game/Universe.java
index 1b0b1fc10b..b19fcee6da 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/game/Universe.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/game/Universe.java
@@ -208,6 +208,8 @@ public class Universe{
 
                         //add production, making sure that it's capped
                         sector.info.production.each((item, stat) -> sector.info.items.add(item, Math.min((int)(stat.mean * newSecondsPassed * scl), sector.info.storageCapacity - sector.info.items.get(item))));
+                        //prevent negative values with unloaders
+                        sector.info.items.checkNegative();
 
                         sector.saveInfo();
                     }
@@ -216,7 +218,7 @@ public class Universe{
                     if(!sector.isAttacked() && turn > invasionGracePeriod && sector.info.hasSpawns){
                         //invasion chance depends on # of nearby bases
                         if(Mathf.chance(baseInvasionChance * Math.min(sector.near().count(Sector::hasEnemyBase), 1))){
-                            int waveMax = Math.max(sector.info.winWave, sector.isBeingPlayed() ? state.wave : sector.info.wave + sector.info.wavesPassed) + Mathf.random(2, 5) * 5;
+                            int waveMax = Math.max(sector.info.winWave, sector.isBeingPlayed() ? state.wave : sector.info.wave + sector.info.wavesPassed) + Mathf.random(2, 4) * 5;
 
                             //assign invasion-related things
                             if(sector.isBeingPlayed()){
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/game/Waves.java b/core/src/mindustry/game/Waves.java
index 586fb285c1..ddcff2cbbf 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/game/Waves.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/game/Waves.java
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import mindustry.type.*;
 import static mindustry.content.UnitTypes.*;
 
 public class Waves{
-    public static final int waveVersion = 3;
+    public static final int waveVersion = 4;
 
     private Seq<SpawnGroup> spawns;
 
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ public class Waves{
         int cap = 150;
 
         float shieldStart = 30, shieldsPerWave = 20 + difficulty*30f;
-        float[] scaling = {1, 1, 1.5f, 3f, 4f};
+        float[] scaling = {1, 1.5f, 3f, 4f, 5f};
 
         Intc createProgression = start -> {
             //main sequence
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ public class Waves{
 
             for(int i = start; i < cap;){
                 int f = i;
-                int next = rand.random(8, 16) + (int)Mathf.lerp(4f, 0f, difficulty) + curTier * 4;
+                int next = rand.random(8, 16) + (int)Mathf.lerp(5f, 0f, difficulty) + curTier * 4;
 
                 float shieldAmount = Math.max((i - shieldStart) * shieldsPerWave, 0);
                 int space = start == 0 ? 1 : rand.random(1, 2);
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ public class Waves{
                     begin = f;
                     end = f + next >= cap ? never : f + next;
                     max = 13;
-                    unitScaling = (difficulty < 0.4f ? rand.random(2.5f, 4f) : rand.random(1f, 4f)) * scaling[ctier];
+                    unitScaling = (difficulty < 0.4f ? rand.random(2.5f, 5f) : rand.random(1f, 4f)) * scaling[ctier];
                     shields = shieldAmount;
                     shieldScaling = shieldsPerWave;
                     spacing = space;
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ public class Waves{
                     begin = f + next - 1;
                     end = f + next + rand.random(6, 10);
                     max = 6;
-                    unitScaling = rand.random(1f, 2f);
+                    unitScaling = rand.random(2f, 4f);
                     spacing = rand.random(2, 4);
                     shields = shieldAmount/2f;
                     shieldScaling = shieldsPerWave;
@@ -340,10 +340,10 @@ public class Waves{
             step += (int)(rand.random(15, 30) * Mathf.lerp(1f, 0.5f, difficulty));
         }
 
-        int bossWave = (int)(rand.random(50, 70) * Mathf.lerp(1f, 0.5f, difficulty));
+        int bossWave = (int)(rand.random(50, 70) * Mathf.lerp(1f, 0.7f, difficulty));
         int bossSpacing = (int)(rand.random(25, 40) * Mathf.lerp(1f, 0.6f, difficulty));
 
-        int bossTier = difficulty < 0.5 ? 3 : 4;
+        int bossTier = difficulty < 0.6 ? 3 : 4;
 
         //main boss progression
         out.add(new SpawnGroup(Structs.random(species)[bossTier]){{
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ public class Waves{
         }
 
         //shift back waves on higher difficulty for a harder start
-        int shift = Math.max((int)(difficulty * 15 - 5), 0);
+        int shift = Math.max((int)(difficulty * 14 - 5), 0);
 
         for(SpawnGroup group : out){
             group.begin -= shift;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/input/InputHandler.java b/core/src/mindustry/input/InputHandler.java
index c2ab8423c9..2df91588b6 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/input/InputHandler.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/input/InputHandler.java
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ public abstract class InputHandler implements InputProcessor, GestureListener{
     /** Maximum line length. */
     final static int maxLength = 100;
     final static Rect r1 = new Rect(), r2 = new Rect();
+    final static Seq<Point2> tmpPoints = new Seq<>(), tmpPoints2 = new Seq<>();
 
     public final OverlayFragment frag = new OverlayFragment();
 
@@ -1164,27 +1165,39 @@ public abstract class InputHandler implements InputProcessor, GestureListener{
             points = Placement.normalizeLine(startX, startY, endX, endY);
         }
 
-        if(block instanceof PowerNode){
-            Seq<Point2> skip = new Seq<>();
+        if(block instanceof PowerNode node){
+            var base = tmpPoints2;
+            var result = tmpPoints.clear();
 
-            for(int i = 1; i < points.size; i++){
-                int overlaps = 0;
-                Point2 point = points.get(i);
+            base.selectFrom(points, p -> p == points.first() || p == points.peek() || Build.validPlace(block, player.team(), p.x, p.y, rotation, false));
+            boolean addedLast = false;
 
-                //check with how many powernodes the *next* tile will overlap
-                for(int j = 0; j < i; j++){
-                    if(!skip.contains(points.get(j)) && ((PowerNode)block).overlaps(world.tile(point.x, point.y), world.tile(points.get(j).x, points.get(j).y))){
-                        overlaps++;
+            outer:
+            for(int i = 0; i < base.size;){
+                var point = base.get(i);
+                result.add(point);
+                if(i == base.size - 1) addedLast = true;
+
+                //find the furthest node that overlaps this one
+                for(int j = base.size - 1; j > i; j--){
+                    var other = base.get(j);
+                    boolean over = node.overlaps(world.tile(point.x, point.y), world.tile(other.x, other.y));
+
+                    if(over){
+                        //add node to list and start searching for node that overlaps the next one
+                        i = j;
+                        continue outer;
                     }
                 }
 
-                //if it's more than one, it can bridge the gap
-                if(overlaps > 1){
-                    skip.add(points.get(i-1));
-                }
+                //if it got here, that means nothing was found. try to proceed to the next node anyway
+                i ++;
             }
-            //remove skipped points
-            points.removeAll(skip);
+
+            if(!addedLast) result.add(base.peek());
+
+            points.clear();
+            points.addAll(result);
         }
 
         float angle = Angles.angle(startX, startY, endX, endY);
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/input/Placement.java b/core/src/mindustry/input/Placement.java
index 1d713f7f75..59af8ac517 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/input/Placement.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/input/Placement.java
@@ -241,35 +241,10 @@ public class Placement{
     }
 
     public static class NormalizeDrawResult{
-        float x, y, x2, y2;
+        public float x, y, x2, y2;
     }
 
     public static class NormalizeResult{
         public int x, y, x2, y2, rotation;
-
-        boolean isX(){
-            return Math.abs(x2 - x) > Math.abs(y2 - y);
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * Returns length of greater edge of the selection.
-         */
-        int getLength(){
-            return Math.max(x2 - x, y2 - y);
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * Returns the X position of a specific index along this area as a line.
-         */
-        int getScaledX(int i){
-            return x + (x2 - x > y2 - y ? i : 0);
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * Returns the Y position of a specific index along this area as a line.
-         */
-        int getScaledY(int i){
-            return y + (x2 - x > y2 - y ? 0 : i);
-        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/io/SaveVersion.java b/core/src/mindustry/io/SaveVersion.java
index 76e3b1cc5c..58d9d77d53 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/io/SaveVersion.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/io/SaveVersion.java
@@ -286,7 +286,8 @@ public abstract class SaveVersion extends SaveFileReader{
 
     public void writeEntities(DataOutput stream) throws IOException{
         //write team data with entities.
-        Seq<TeamData> data = state.teams.getActive();
+        Seq<TeamData> data = state.teams.getActive().copy();
+        if(!data.contains(Team.sharded.data())) data.add(Team.sharded.data());
         stream.writeInt(data.size);
         for(TeamData team : data){
             stream.writeInt(team.team.id);
@@ -313,12 +314,23 @@ public abstract class SaveVersion extends SaveFileReader{
 
     public void readEntities(DataInput stream) throws IOException{
         int teamc = stream.readInt();
+
         for(int i = 0; i < teamc; i++){
             Team team = Team.get(stream.readInt());
             TeamData data = team.data();
             int blocks = stream.readInt();
+            data.blocks.clear();
+            data.blocks.ensureCapacity(Math.min(blocks, 1000));
+            var reads = Reads.get(stream);
+            var set = new IntSet();
+
             for(int j = 0; j < blocks; j++){
-                data.blocks.addLast(new BlockPlan(stream.readShort(), stream.readShort(), stream.readShort(), content.block(stream.readShort()).id, TypeIO.readObject(Reads.get(stream))));
+                short x = stream.readShort(), y = stream.readShort(), rot = stream.readShort(), bid = stream.readShort();
+                var obj = TypeIO.readObject(reads);
+                //cannot have two in the same position
+                if(set.add(Point2.pack(x, y))){
+                    data.blocks.addLast(new BlockPlan(x, y, rot, content.block(bid).id, obj));
+                }
             }
         }
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/maps/SectorDamage.java b/core/src/mindustry/maps/SectorDamage.java
index 1fce5590e9..187778e470 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/maps/SectorDamage.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/maps/SectorDamage.java
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ import mindustry.world.blocks.storage.*;
 import static mindustry.Vars.*;
 
 public class SectorDamage{
-    public static final int maxRetWave = 30, maxWavesSimulated = 50;
+    public static final int maxRetWave = 40, maxWavesSimulated = 50;
 
     //direct damage is for testing only
     private static final boolean direct = false, rubble = true;
@@ -111,23 +111,26 @@ public class SectorDamage{
         float damage = getDamage(state.rules.sector.info);
 
         //scaled damage has a power component to make it seem a little more realistic (as systems fail, enemy capturing gets easier and easier)
-        float scaled = Mathf.pow(damage, 1.6f);
+        float scaled = Mathf.pow(damage, 1.2f);
 
-        //apply damage to units
-        float unitDamage = damage * state.rules.sector.info.sumHealth;
         Tile spawn = spawner.getFirstSpawn();
 
         //damage only units near the spawn point
         if(spawn != null){
             Seq<Unit> allies = new Seq<>();
+            float sumUnitHealth = 0f;
             for(Unit ally : Groups.unit){
                 if(ally.team == state.rules.defaultTeam && ally.within(spawn, state.rules.dropZoneRadius * 2.5f)){
                     allies.add(ally);
+                    sumUnitHealth += ally.health;
                 }
             }
 
             allies.sort(u -> u.dst2(spawn));
 
+            //apply damage to units
+            float unitDamage = damage * sumUnitHealth;
+
             //damage units one by one, not uniformly
             for(var u : allies){
                 if(u.health < unitDamage){
@@ -335,9 +338,9 @@ public class SectorDamage{
         info.waveDpsSlope = reg.slope;
 
         //enemy units like to aim for a lot of non-essential things, so increase resulting health slightly
-        info.sumHealth = sumHealth * 1.3f;
+        info.sumHealth = sumHealth * 1.2f;
         //players tend to have longer range units/turrets, so assume DPS is higher
-        info.sumDps = sumDps * 1.3f;
+        info.sumDps = sumDps * 1.2f;
         info.sumRps = sumRps;
 
         info.wavesSurvived = getWavesSurvived(info);
@@ -348,13 +351,12 @@ public class SectorDamage{
 
         Queue<Tile> frontier = new Queue<>();
         float[][] values = new float[tiles.width][tiles.height];
-        float damage = fraction*80; //arbitrary damage value
 
         //phase one: find all spawnpoints
         for(Tile tile : tiles){
             if((tile.block() instanceof CoreBlock && tile.team() == state.rules.waveTeam) || tile.overlay() == Blocks.spawn){
                 frontier.add(tile);
-                values[tile.x][tile.y] = damage;
+                values[tile.x][tile.y] = fraction * 26;
             }
         }
 
@@ -368,14 +370,16 @@ public class SectorDamage{
                 int radius = 3;
 
                 //only penetrate a certain % by health, not by distance
-                float totalHealth = damage >= 1f ? 1f : path.sumf(t -> {
+                float totalHealth = fraction >= 1f ? 1f : path.sumf(t -> {
                     float s = 0;
                     for(int dx = -radius; dx <= radius; dx++){
                         for(int dy = -radius; dy <= radius; dy++){
                             int wx = dx + t.x, wy = dy + t.y;
                             if(wx >= 0 && wy >= 0 && wx < world.width() && wy < world.height() && Mathf.within(dx, dy, radius)){
                                 Tile other = world.rawTile(wx, wy);
-                                s += other.team() == state.rules.defaultTeam ? other.build.health / other.block().size : 0f;
+                                if(!(other.block() instanceof CoreBlock)){
+                                    s += other.team() == state.rules.defaultTeam ? other.build.health / other.block().size : 0f;
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     }
@@ -385,7 +389,7 @@ public class SectorDamage{
                 float healthCount = 0;
 
                 out:
-                for(int i = 0; i < path.size && (healthCount < targetHealth || damage >= 1f); i++){
+                for(int i = 0; i < path.size && (healthCount < targetHealth || fraction >= 1f); i++){
                     Tile t = path.get(i);
 
                     for(int dx = -radius; dx <= radius; dx++){
@@ -405,7 +409,7 @@ public class SectorDamage{
 
                                     removal.add(other.build);
 
-                                    if(healthCount >= targetHealth && damage < 0.999f){
+                                    if(healthCount >= targetHealth && fraction < 0.999f){
                                         break out;
                                     }
                                 }
@@ -430,10 +434,10 @@ public class SectorDamage{
             }
         }
 
-        float falloff = (damage) / (Math.max(tiles.width, tiles.height) * Mathf.sqrt2);
+        float falloff = (fraction) / (Math.max(tiles.width, tiles.height) * Mathf.sqrt2);
         int peak = 0;
 
-        if(damage > 0.1f){
+        if(fraction > 0.15f){
             //phase two: propagate the damage
             while(!frontier.isEmpty()){
                 peak = Math.max(peak, frontier.size);
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/maps/generators/BaseGenerator.java b/core/src/mindustry/maps/generators/BaseGenerator.java
index 8a5bf215ab..2677f95c22 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/maps/generators/BaseGenerator.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/maps/generators/BaseGenerator.java
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ public class BaseGenerator{
         BasePart coreschem = bases.cores.getFrac(difficulty);
         int passes = difficulty < 0.4 ? 1 : difficulty < 0.8 ? 2 : 3;
 
-        Block wall = wallsSmall.getFrac(difficulty), wallLarge = wallsLarge.getFrac(difficulty);
+        Block wall = wallsSmall.getFrac(difficulty * 0.91f), wallLarge = wallsLarge.getFrac(difficulty * 0.91f);
 
         for(Tile tile : cores){
             tile.clearOverlay();
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/Planet.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/Planet.java
index 0f872b393d..f12cdb5c53 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/Planet.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/Planet.java
@@ -182,12 +182,12 @@ public class Planet extends UnlockableContent{
             float sum = 1f;
             for(Sector other : sector.near()){
                 if(other.generateEnemyBase){
-                    sum += 1f;
+                    sum += 0.9f;
                 }
             }
 
             if(sector.hasEnemyBase()){
-                sum += 1.9f;
+                sum += 0.88f;
             }
 
             sector.threat = sector.preset == null ? Math.min(sum / 5f, 1.2f) : Mathf.clamp(sector.preset.difficulty / 10f);
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
index a83f6532ae..f5a40de645 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ public class UnitType extends UnlockableContent{
             //suicide enemy
             if(weapons.contains(w -> w.bullet.killShooter)){
                 //scale down DPS to be insignificant
-                dpsEstimate /= 20f;
+                dpsEstimate /= 25f;
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/JoinDialog.java b/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/JoinDialog.java
index f3d200f08a..fe5ea1bdaf 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/JoinDialog.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/JoinDialog.java
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import arc.scene.ui.*;
 import arc.scene.ui.layout.*;
 import arc.struct.*;
 import arc.util.*;
+import arc.util.Timer.*;
 import arc.util.serialization.*;
 import mindustry.*;
 import mindustry.core.*;
@@ -33,6 +34,10 @@ public class JoinDialog extends BaseDialog{
     int refreshes;
     boolean showHidden;
 
+    String lastIp;
+    int lastPort;
+    Task ping;
+
     public JoinDialog(){
         super("@joingame");
 
@@ -445,13 +450,34 @@ public class JoinDialog extends BaseDialog{
             logic.reset();
             net.reset();
             Vars.netClient.beginConnecting();
-            net.connect(ip, port, () -> {
+            net.connect(lastIp = ip, lastPort = port, () -> {
                 hide();
                 add.hide();
             });
         });
     }
 
+    public void reconnect(){
+        if(lastIp == null || lastIp.isEmpty()) return;
+        ui.loadfrag.show("@reconnecting");
+
+        ping = Timer.schedule(() -> {
+            net.pingHost(lastIp, lastPort, host -> {
+                if(ping == null) return;
+                ping.cancel();
+                ping = null;
+                connect(lastIp, lastPort);
+            }, exception -> {});
+        }, 1, 1);
+        
+        ui.loadfrag.setButton(() -> {
+            ui.loadfrag.hide();
+            if(ping == null) return;
+            ping.cancel();
+            ping = null;
+        });
+    }
+
     void safeConnect(String ip, int port, int version){
         if(version != Version.build && Version.build != -1 && version != -1){
             ui.showInfo("[scarlet]" + (version > Version.build ? KickReason.clientOutdated : KickReason.serverOutdated).toString() + "\n[]" +
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/PlanetDialog.java b/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/PlanetDialog.java
index a7d0c837de..b3dc7aa135 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/PlanetDialog.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/ui/dialogs/PlanetDialog.java
@@ -140,6 +140,7 @@ public class PlanetDialog extends BaseDialog implements PlanetInterfaceRenderer{
             return this;
         }
 
+        rebuildButtons();
         mode = look;
         selected = hovered = launchSector = null;
         launching = false;
@@ -167,6 +168,7 @@ public class PlanetDialog extends BaseDialog implements PlanetInterfaceRenderer{
         }
 
         newPresets.reverse();
+        updateSelected();
 
         if(planets.planet.getLastSector() != null){
             lookAt(planets.planet.getLastSector());
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/ui/fragments/HintsFragment.java b/core/src/mindustry/ui/fragments/HintsFragment.java
index eb029789fe..f967518cb4 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/ui/fragments/HintsFragment.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/ui/fragments/HintsFragment.java
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ public class HintsFragment extends Fragment{
         depositItems(() -> player.unit().hasItem(), () -> !player.unit().hasItem()),
         desktopPause(visibleDesktop, () -> isTutorial.get() && !Vars.net.active(), () -> Core.input.keyTap(Binding.pause)),
         research(isTutorial, () -> ui.research.isShown()),
-        unitControl(() -> state.rules.defaultTeam.data().units.size > 1 && !net.active(), () -> !player.dead() && !player.unit().spawnedByCore),
+        unitControl(() -> state.rules.defaultTeam.data().units.size > 2 && !net.active() && !player.dead(), () -> !player.dead() && !player.unit().spawnedByCore),
         respawn(visibleMobile, () -> !player.dead() && !player.unit().spawnedByCore, () -> !player.dead() && player.unit().spawnedByCore),
         launch(() -> isTutorial.get() && state.rules.sector.isCaptured(), () -> ui.planet.isShown()),
         schematicSelect(visibleDesktop, () -> ui.hints.placedBlocks.contains(Blocks.router), () -> Core.input.keyRelease(Binding.schematic_select) || Core.input.keyTap(Binding.pick)),
@@ -161,6 +161,7 @@ public class HintsFragment extends Fragment{
         payloadDrop(() -> !player.unit().dead && player.unit() instanceof Payloadc p && p.payloads().any(), () -> player.unit() instanceof Payloadc p && p.payloads().isEmpty()),
         waveFire(() -> Groups.fire.size() > 0 && Blocks.wave.unlockedNow(), () -> indexer.getAllied(state.rules.defaultTeam, BlockFlag.extinguisher).size() > 0),
         generator(() -> control.input.block == Blocks.combustionGenerator, () -> ui.hints.placedBlocks.contains(Blocks.combustionGenerator)),
+        guardian(() -> state.boss() != null && state.boss().armor >= 4, () -> state.boss() == null),
         ;
 
         @Nullable
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/Accelerator.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/Accelerator.java
index 9dd9040f8f..7c8359a6bf 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/Accelerator.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/Accelerator.java
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 package mindustry.world.blocks.campaign;
 
+import arc.*;
 import arc.Graphics.*;
 import arc.Graphics.Cursor.*;
 import arc.graphics.g2d.*;
@@ -8,6 +9,7 @@ import arc.scene.ui.layout.*;
 import arc.util.*;
 import mindustry.annotations.Annotations.*;
 import mindustry.content.*;
+import mindustry.game.EventType.*;
 import mindustry.gen.*;
 import mindustry.graphics.*;
 import mindustry.type.*;
@@ -91,6 +93,7 @@ public class Accelerator extends Block{
             if(!state.isCampaign() || !consValid()) return;
 
             ui.showInfo("@indev.campaign");
+            Events.fire(Trigger.acceleratorUse);
         }
 
         @Override
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/LaunchPad.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/LaunchPad.java
index aa259efea6..d72c1f133a 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/LaunchPad.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/campaign/LaunchPad.java
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import mindustry.graphics.*;
 import mindustry.type.*;
 import mindustry.ui.*;
 import mindustry.world.*;
+import mindustry.world.consumers.*;
 import mindustry.world.meta.*;
 
 import static mindustry.Vars.*;
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ public class LaunchPad extends Block{
         solid = true;
         update = true;
         configurable = true;
+        drawDisabled = false;
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -61,6 +63,12 @@ public class LaunchPad extends Block{
             return !state.isCampaign() || net.client() ? SystemCursor.arrow : super.getCursor();
         }
 
+        //cannot be disabled
+        @Override
+        public float efficiency(){
+            return power != null && (block.consumes.has(ConsumeType.power) && !block.consumes.getPower().buffered) ? power.status : 1f;
+        }
+
         @Override
         public void draw(){
             super.draw();
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/MendProjector.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/MendProjector.java
index cf71928f26..1c171edfdc 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/MendProjector.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/MendProjector.java
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ public class MendProjector extends Block{
         float heat;
         float charge = Mathf.random(reload);
         float phaseHeat;
+        float smoothEfficiency;
 
         @Override
         public float range(){
@@ -68,6 +69,7 @@ public class MendProjector extends Block{
 
         @Override
         public void updateTile(){
+            smoothEfficiency = Mathf.lerpDelta(smoothEfficiency, efficiency(), 0.08f);
             heat = Mathf.lerpDelta(heat, consValid() || cheating() ? 1f : 0f, 0.08f);
             charge += heat * delta();
 
@@ -115,7 +117,7 @@ public class MendProjector extends Block{
 
         @Override
         public void drawLight(){
-            Drawf.light(team, x, y, 50f * efficiency(), baseColor, 0.7f * efficiency());
+            Drawf.light(team, x, y, 50f * smoothEfficiency, baseColor, 0.7f * smoothEfficiency);
         }
 
         @Override
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/OverdriveProjector.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/OverdriveProjector.java
index 7cadaede81..7e645e5a2e 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/OverdriveProjector.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/OverdriveProjector.java
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ public class OverdriveProjector extends Block{
         float heat;
         float charge = Mathf.random(reload);
         float phaseHeat;
+        float smoothEfficiency;
 
         @Override
         public float range(){
@@ -73,11 +74,12 @@ public class OverdriveProjector extends Block{
 
         @Override
         public void drawLight(){
-            Drawf.light(team, x, y, 50f * efficiency(), baseColor, 0.7f * efficiency());
+            Drawf.light(team, x, y, 50f * smoothEfficiency, baseColor, 0.7f * smoothEfficiency);
         }
 
         @Override
         public void updateTile(){
+            smoothEfficiency = Mathf.lerpDelta(smoothEfficiency, efficiency(), 0.08f);
             heat = Mathf.lerpDelta(heat, consValid() ? 1f : 0f, 0.08f);
             charge += heat * Time.delta;
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/distribution/Conveyor.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/distribution/Conveyor.java
index a76542f92b..b3218ea7be 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/distribution/Conveyor.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/distribution/Conveyor.java
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ import arc.util.io.*;
 import mindustry.annotations.Annotations.*;
 import mindustry.content.*;
 import mindustry.entities.units.*;
-import mindustry.game.*;
 import mindustry.gen.*;
 import mindustry.graphics.*;
 import mindustry.type.*;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/ItemLiquidGenerator.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/ItemLiquidGenerator.java
index 12b3f6d691..2a0982a069 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/ItemLiquidGenerator.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/ItemLiquidGenerator.java
@@ -92,6 +92,11 @@ public class ItemLiquidGenerator extends PowerGenerator{
             return generateTime > 0;
         }
 
+        @Override
+        public float ambientVolume(){
+            return Mathf.clamp(productionEfficiency);
+        }
+
         @Override
         public void updateTile(){
             //Note: Do not use this delta when calculating the amount of power or the power efficiency, but use it for resource consumption if necessary.
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
index bc706ff73d..995834c977 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
@@ -268,6 +268,26 @@ public class CoreBlock extends StorageBlock{
             }
         }
 
+        @Override
+        public void handleStack(Item item, int amount, Teamc source){
+            super.handleStack(item, amount, source);
+
+            if(team == state.rules.defaultTeam && state.isCampaign()){
+                state.rules.sector.info.handleCoreItem(item, amount);
+            }
+        }
+
+        @Override
+        public int removeStack(Item item, int amount){
+            int result = super.removeStack(item, amount);
+
+            if(team == state.rules.defaultTeam && state.isCampaign()){
+                state.rules.sector.info.handleCoreItem(item, -result);
+            }
+
+            return result;
+        }
+
         @Override
         public void drawSelect(){
             Lines.stroke(1f, Pal.accent);
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitFactory.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitFactory.java
index 6b2156e566..1a257d9565 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitFactory.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitFactory.java
@@ -53,15 +53,12 @@ public class UnitFactory extends UnitBlock{
     @Override
     public void init(){
         capacities = new int[Vars.content.items().size];
-        itemCapacity = 0;
         for(UnitPlan plan : plans){
             for(ItemStack stack : plan.requirements){
                 capacities[stack.item.id] = Math.max(capacities[stack.item.id], stack.amount * 2);
+                itemCapacity = Math.max(itemCapacity, stack.amount * 2);
             }
         }
-        for(int i : capacities){
-            itemCapacity += i;
-        }
 
         super.init();
     }
diff --git a/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SAchievement.java b/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SAchievement.java
index 38236eabd8..092f486249 100644
--- a/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SAchievement.java
+++ b/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SAchievement.java
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ public enum SAchievement{
     coolTurret,
     enablePixelation,
     openWiki,
+    useAccelerator,
     ;
 
     private final SStat stat;
diff --git a/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SStats.java b/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SStats.java
index e9e8258487..822efe33cc 100644
--- a/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SStats.java
+++ b/desktop/src/mindustry/desktop/steam/SStats.java
@@ -215,6 +215,8 @@ public class SStats implements SteamUserStatsCallback{
             }
         });
 
+        trigger(Trigger.acceleratorUse, useAccelerator);
+
         trigger(Trigger.impactPower, powerupImpactReactor);
 
         trigger(Trigger.flameAmmo, useFlameAmmo);
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/29723.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/29723.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c07b6541ec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/29723.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Only a few days left until stable 6.0 release now. The campaign should now be playable; I've done a playthrough and fixed all the bugs and irregularities I encountered.
+
+Aside from internal modding API changes and potential bugfixes, 6.0 should not have any more additions.
+
+- Added basalt boulder decoration block
+- Added hint about generator use & power transfer
+- Made power node placement smarter
+- Buffed Lancer turret
+
+Campaign: 
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/29726.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/29726.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..52dda104eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/29726.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+- Fixed broken blocks increasing exponentially, leading to runaway memory usage/lag
+- Fixed incorrect planet dialog layout on certain devices
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ba9e4fa2a9..151ff7ea34 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 org.gradle.daemon=true
 org.gradle.jvmargs=-Xms256m -Xmx1024m
-archash=9446f0f01b2a1b25abf870a32bf839bc486b12e3
+archash=6742c2b110eeecd1934c42b5b1c87b00c911ecc4
diff --git a/server/src/mindustry/server/ServerControl.java b/server/src/mindustry/server/ServerControl.java
index 2eaa0a59e1..553fd6af74 100644
--- a/server/src/mindustry/server/ServerControl.java
+++ b/server/src/mindustry/server/ServerControl.java
@@ -1003,8 +1003,7 @@ public class ServerControl implements ApplicationListener{
 
     private void logToFile(String text){
         if(currentLogFile != null && currentLogFile.length() > maxLogLength){
-            String date = DateTimeFormatter.ofPattern("MM-dd-yyyy | HH:mm:ss").format(LocalDateTime.now());
-            currentLogFile.writeString("[End of log file. Date: " + date + "]\n", true);
+            currentLogFile.writeString("[End of log file. Date: " + dateTime.format(LocalDateTime.now()) + "]\n", true);
             currentLogFile = null;
         }