Purpose
This article explains what a Planetary Node is.
Assumptions Made
This article assumes the reader understands the information in the following articles:
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Summary
What is a Planetary Node?
A Planetary Node is a distributed workload that can be run on a Node operator's computer. Planetary Nodes are rewarded SILK since they are a vital resource needed for the Spider Tanks ecosystem.
A node operator can use the Gala Node Software to operate a single Planetary Node license.
This node license can be run on the same machine as other Gala Nodes but may require additional hardware requirements that scale based on how many workloads a single machine manages.
The Node Queue
When a Planetary Node joins the Node Queue, it starts at the back of the line until it completes an active cycle. When the next Planetary Node is chosen for a match, it gets credit in the Distribution and moved back into the back of the Node Queue.
This is a similar queue system for player-owned maps called The Map Queue.
A Planetary Node and a player-owned Map must be connected to produce Victory Point rewards for a match.
The Node Depot
By pairing their NFT with a Planetary Node they run, a player can generate additional VP rewards whenever the other NFT generates VP rewards.
Rewards
There are two different ways for active Planetary Nodes to earn daily rewards.
The next Planetary Node in the Node Queue is automatically paired with the following Map in the Map Queue. Planetary Node operators will generate a base amount of Victory Points(VPs) for each match they host, whereas Map Owners will generate VPs proportional to their level. After the match concludes, VP rewards are given out.
By pairing their own NFT with a Planetary Node they own, a player can generate additional VP rewards when using that NFT. In the case of a Tank Weapon or Body, this includes being used by the owner directly in matchmaking or by Pilots as part of the Pilot Program. For Maps, this entails being paired with a Planetary Node via the Map Queue.
Node Upgrades
Operators can increase the number of occupancy spaces for their Planetary Nodes in the Node Queue by upgrading them. Operators can additionally expand the amount of NFT slots in their Node Depot. More details will be added further in development.
Additional Info
Workload
These are the anticipated initial specs to run a Planetary Node:
4 GB RAM
2 CPU Cores
60 GB disk space
10 MBit up/down connection
For more information, please check Gala Node Software Requirements
To learn more about the Planetary Nodes, check out the Planetary Node Atlas.