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40d:Axle

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Axles are used to transmit power from a windmill or water wheel to a pump or mill. There are two types; vertical axles move power between z-levels, and horizontal axles move it around within a given level, and can be resized using the umjk keys.

Changing direction requires a joint in the axle, which must employ a gear assembly.

Axles also consume power to the tune of 1 point per square, which encourages building your power sources close to the things they power.