Quick answer
The Tool Cupboard controls building privilege around the connected structure and stores the resources used for upkeep. Place it inside the secure core, authorize intended players, lock it, and read its interface to see the current maintenance cost and protection time.
Step-by-step plan
- Place the Tool Cupboard on the connected structure.
- Authorize intended builders and clear unknown authorization.
- Add a suitable lock and protect access.
- Deposit each material listed by the upkeep interface.
- Recheck protection time after every expansion or grade change.
Privilege follows the building
The official guide explains that foundations project the privilege area; it is not simply a fixed circle measured from the cupboard model.
Separate buildings need separate protection
Nearby structures are not automatically protected just because they appear close. Connect them correctly or provide their own Tool Cupboard.
The interface is the current calculator
Upkeep depends on the actual structure. Use the live Tool Cupboard display rather than a generic screenshot from another base.
Checklist
- Authorized players reviewed
- Cupboard locked
- All listed materials supplied
- Protection time checked
- Separate structures checked
What to verify before acting
- Exact decay values are rechecked before publication changes.
- Server configuration can alter default behavior.