Modular Laser Cutter

"The Class VI Industrial-Grade Modular Laser is a Shipbreaker's pride and joy. This model accepts a multitude of head mounts to cover any salvage situation. All Delhi-brand cutting tools are made with only the Finest* heat resistant materials, painstakingly assembled by skilled craftspeople at our Sea of Tranquility facility.

Delhi is not responsible for injury or death caused by improper or proper use, handling, care or storage of the tool. Please read the enclosed Tools and Safety agreement for more details."

- In-Game Description

The Modular Laser Cutter (or simply the Cutter) is one of the the player's two basic shipbreaking tools, along with the Handheld Utility Grapple. A laser emitter capable of fitting different head-mounts to modify the beam output, this tool can cut Cut Level 1 materials, such as basic Cut Points, aluminium panels and structural components and glass. Currently 2 head-mounts are available; the Stinger, firing in a narrow beam, and the Splitsaw, which cuts in a broad line.

Damage and Repair
The Modular Laser Cutter has a Durability level, indicated in both the Equipment tab in the Hab and the Helmet's HUD, which will decrease as the tool is used. If the Durability level falls to 75% or lower, the Cutter will become damaged, indicated by visual and audio warnings. A damaged Laser Cutter has reduced maximum heat capacity for the Stinger, meaning it can only be used for shorter periods of time before overheating. This penalty will increase as durability falls further. The Splitsaw is not affected by durability loss in this manner.

The Laser Cutter can be repaired with a Repair Kit between shifts in the Hab. Using a Repair Kit will immediately restore the tool's durability to 100%. They can be purchased from the Master Jack terminal, found in ships or received as rewards for meeting Salvage Goals. Purchasing Durability Drain upgrades with LYNX Tokens will reduce the rate at which durability is drained, so the player will not have to repair the tool as frequently.

Upgrades
If playing in Career mode, the player is able to purchase upgrades with LYNX Tokens once the Equipment tab opens up in the Hab, which occurs at Certification Rank 4. The Rank values below specify what Rank the player needs to be to purchase them.