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− | + | A reservoir is a type of player built construction to contain [[water]] or [[magma]]. It is most useful to store the sparse water in dry or freezing maps, or in any fortress as a means of ensuring water supply despite conditions of the surrounding biome. | |
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− | Reservoirs are relatively basic in construction | + | Reservoirs are relatively basic in construction - consisting of [[wall|walls]] arranged in such a pattern as to form a closed container, complete with [[floor|floors]] and a [[floodgate]] in order to access the stored contents. Getting the desired contents from their place in the world to your reservoir is another thing entirely - something where [[mechanics]] will likely assist you. |
− | + | Reservoirs are essential structures in any fortress containing an [[ocean]] [[biome]] as pumping water through a screw pump into them is the only way to desalinate the water present, allowing dwarves to actually use it. | |
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− | Reservoirs are essential structures in any fortress containing an [[ocean]] biome as pumping water through a |