Targeting Beacon

Targeting Beacon is a microtarget used to guide where an Interplanetary Payload lands on a Planetoid surface. It serves as the precise landing point for space-delivered cargo, letting the player choose a specific spot rather than relying on a more general destination.

In practice, the Targeting Beacon is part of the interplanetary logistics chain and matters most when placing cargo in a controlled or convenient location. Because it marks a landing point on the surface of a planetoid, it is useful for directing payloads closer to infrastructure, storage, or a prepared landing area instead of scattering them at an inconvenient point.

• It affects the landing location of Interplanetary Payloads.
• It is used on a Planetoid surface.
• It functions as a microtarget rather than a broad area marker.

Its main value is precision. When a payload is important or difficult to move after arrival, setting a Targeting Beacon helps ensure the cargo appears where it can be handled immediately.