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FACTORIO / BLUEPRINTS

Construction ghost

Represents a planned entity that construction robots can build when supplies and coverage permit.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Use ghosts to align expansion, then ensure materials and bots are available.
How it worksPractical adviceMistakes to avoidRelated
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How it works

Represents a planned entity that construction robots can build when supplies and coverage permit.

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Practical advice

Use ghosts to align expansion, then ensure materials and bots are available.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Believing a ghost instantly produces materials or places machines on its own.

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