Adeptus Mechanicus
Noosphere Network
The Adeptus Mechanicus network used to unlock research and upgrades as it expands to key resource points.
Version: Pre-release
Overview
Build the Noosphere Network early and extend it to important resource points. The official faction guide states that its level unlocks research and upgrades; the supplied material adds that connected structures form the faction's core infrastructure.
Details
- lore background
- The Noosphere is a data-sharing network used by the Tech-Priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus to share battlefield information and coordinate their forces. In Dawn of War IV, buildings connected to the headquarters form this network, which is central to the faction's playstyle.
- campaign role
- Core faction mechanic for the Adeptus Mechanicus. The Noosphere Network level determines which research and upgrades are available. Buildings must be connected to the HQ via the network to receive economic and combat bonuses. Destroying enemy Cogitator Relays weakens their network.
- combat specialty
- Provides powerful economic and combat bonuses to all units and buildings within the network. Higher Noosphere levels unlock progressively stronger weapons and upgrades.
- first appearance
- Dawn of War IV