Moon Sweepers
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An entire Moon to clean. One toothbrush to start. Master factory automation, J.O.O.N.A.S. logistics, rover fleets, and 16-player co-op with verified data from Patch v1.0.4.
Essential Documentation
Beginner's Field Guide
The critical first 60 minutes: toothbrush phase, optimal broom progression, construction hammer unlock, and economy contracts.
Access Guide → SEC-02 // FACTORY RATIOSAutomation & Production
The proven 1:2:5 golden ratio: Capsule Catcher to Pressure Chamber to Stone Press. Belt layouts, splitters, and solar grids.
View Blueprints → SEC-03 // ROBOTICSJ.O.O.N.A.S. Protocol
Automated sweeping rovers. v1.0.4 direct rocket launch mechanics, sector pathing, obstacle avoidance, and bin indicators.
Inspect Robot → SEC-04 // GEAR & VEHICLESUpgrades & Tools
Nail Brush to Mega Suagrover. Exact pricing, capacities, tool belt rules, and economy matrix upgrade priorities.
Browse Catalog → SEC-05 // CARTOGRAPHYMoon Map & 195 Flags
Collect $100 flags and $250 survey sites for rapid early game funding. Sector teleporters, compass waypoints, and coordinates.
Chart The Surface → SEC-06 // CREW SYNC16-Player Multiplayer
Shared tech matrices, host kick/ban controls, crossplay status, terrain synchronization fixes, and dedicated server options.
Check Netcode → SEC-07 // HONORSAll 33 Achievements
Full Steam completion checklist including hidden achievements, global unlock percentages, and depot deposit milestones.
Review Checklist → SEC-08 // TELEMETRYPatch 1.0.4 & Hotfixes
Night vision goggles, automatic save backups, ground sync reworks, AMD DirectX 11 switches, and Linux memory leak solutions.
Read Changelog →Never sell raw lunar dust manually past early game.
Raw dust earns minimal payout. By deploying J.O.O.N.A.S. units that rocket capsules directly into a Capsule Catcher, your base can run continuously. Route the Catcher's conveyor output through 2 Pressure Chambers (converting dust to sand), and split the output across 5 Stone Presses (compressing sand into high-value lunar stone).
Cleaning Tool Progression
| Tier & Name | Cost | Capacity | Sweep Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothbrush Starter | $0 (Default) | 10 kg | Manual starting brush |
| Nail Brush Tier 1 | $150 | 25 kg | Targeted spot cleaning |
| Extra-Wide Broom Tier 2 | $450 | 50 kg | Broad manual sweeps |
| Industrial Heavy Broom Tier 3 | $1,200 | 100+ kg | Manual cleanup & spill recovery |
Pro-tip: Don't buy 3 tool belt slots early on. Two slots are more than enough until late game.
Global Lunar Cleanup Statistics
| Milestone | Requirement | Global Completion |
|---|---|---|
| One Small Sweep | Clean first dust patch | 100.0% |
| Finally, Wheels | First vehicle cleaning | 62.5% |
| Filthy Rich | Earn $10,000 total | 30.9% |
| You Missed a Spot | Clean 1.0% of the Moon | 6.1% |
| Visible From Space | Clean 10.0% of the Moon | 0.1% |
Cleaning 100% of the entire Moon requires industrial-scale J.O.O.N.A.S. fleets. See our J.O.O.N.A.S. Guide for scaling setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core gameplay loop of Moon Sweepers?
You arrive on the Moon with a single toothbrush under the underfunded Lunar Surface Department (LSD). You sweep lunar dust from hexagonal ground sections, deposit it at depots or pressure refineries to earn credits ($), buy broader brooms and suction rovers, build conveyor belt automation lines, and deploy J.O.O.N.A.S. automated cleaning robots across the lunar surface.
What is the optimal automation ratio for Capsule Catchers?
Based on empirical testing and factory mechanics, the golden ratio is 1 Capsule Catcher to 2 Pressure Chambers to 5 Stone Presses, supported by 16 to 18 Solar Panels with battery storage. This keeps up with continuous capsule launches from J.O.O.N.A.S. units.
How many players can play together in Moon Sweepers co-op?
Moon Sweepers supports up to 16 players in online co-op lobbies. As of patch v1.0.3 and v1.0.4, technology upgrades are shared across the crew using the host matrix, and ground cleaning synchronization has been fully overhauled so all players see the same cleaned terrain.
How do you get quick early-game cash without grinding the toothbrush?
Explore the map: there are 195 claimable national flags scattered across the Moon worth $100 each, 26 survey sites worth $250 each, and 12 fast-travel stations. Visiting just a few nearby points of interest instantly funds your Nail Brush ($150) and construction hammer.