Colonial Frontier Corps FAQ

Marines spawn naturally in military structures scattered across the world, or you can find them patrolling territories. Approach them and use the recruit interaction to add them to your squad; they'll follow you and carry gear in their 27 inventory slots.

Place the best armor available in your inventory or nearby chests, and marines will automatically equip it during combat. They'll also pick up weapons and ammo, so keep a supply of firearms and ammunition nearby for your squad.

Place a sentry turret near your base and it will automatically shoot hostile mobs within its range. The turret pulls ammunition from nearby supply chests, so keep a chest stocked with ammo within range for continuous operation.

You're likely in a radiation zone; the mod's three-phase radiation system causes hunger, slowness, and blindness without proper protection. Equip a radiation-resistant armor set like the MK50 Armor or Pressure Suit to defend yourself.

Use Steel or Titanium Armor for general combat, Tactical/Camo Suits for bullet resistance, Pressure Suit for underwater exploration, WY Commando/Elite Armor for night vision, MK50 for radiation zones, and APE Armor for extreme cold or fire environments.

The mod generates seven new underground ores including titanium, bauxite, lead, and radioactive autunite at various depths. Mine them with appropriate tools to craft advanced weapons, armor, and industrial building blocks.

The M41A fires 4-round bursts for balanced combat, the M42A3 is a precision sniper rifle for distant targets, the F903WE and M4RA are reliable semi-automatic options, and shotguns handle close-range threats. Choose based on your engagement distance and playstyle.

Yes, use gene readers and syringes to modify traits on mobs, allowing you to customize their abilities or behavior for specific purposes.

Yes, marines automatically heal during battle, making them effective long-term squad members. Keep them supplied with ammo and armor to maximize their survivability.

Razor wire barricades damage any mob that walks through them, making them useful for creating defensive perimeters around your base or funneling enemies into kill zones.