
Tankbound
Tankbound is a biological species trait in Stellaris 4.5.2 that costs no trait points. It gives -50% Pop Alloys Upkeep, -50% Pop Minerals Upkeep and -50% Pop Food Upkeep. Opposite of Weak, Hollow Bones and Photoadaptive.
What Tankbound does
Modifier lines by where they apply, as the game prints them; then the trait's own effect text.
- -50%
Pop Alloys Upkeep - -50%
Pop Minerals Upkeep - -50%
Pop Food Upkeep - -50%
Pop Energy Upkeep
- +50%Pop Amenities Usage
- -25%Pop Growth Speed
Pop Food (or equivalent) Upkeep: -50%
- Cannot occupy Worker Jobs
- Cannot be recruited in Armies
Opposite traits
A species cannot have this trait together with any of these.
When modification offers it
species_potential_add and species_possible_add: when genetic or robotic modification shows and allows the trait (the wording is ours).
- Never (switched off)
In the game
This species lives out its existence suspended in a vat of specialized bio-fluids. As such, they are heavily reliant on assistive equipment and incapable of engaging directly in physical work.
Tankbound: questions
How many trait points does Tankbound cost?
Tankbound costs no trait points (common/traits, Stellaris 4.5.2).
What traits are opposite to Tankbound?
Weak, Hollow Bones and Photoadaptive: a species cannot have both.
Can I pick Tankbound at species creation?
No — it is not offered when a species is created (initial = no); it comes from genetic or robotic modification, events or other effects.
What is the ID of Tankbound?
trait_tankbound
Source: common/traits/17_shroud_species_traits.txt, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).