Never spend money on marginal sidegrades early. Follow the golden path: Toothbrush → Nail Brush ($150) → Construction Hammer → Factory Pressure Chamber → Mega Suagrover → J.O.O.N.A.S. Fleet. Upgrades are now shared globally across all crewmates in co-op.
TIER LIST Manual Cleaning Equipment
Clean ground faster and hold more kilograms of lunar regolith between hopper runs:
| Tool Name | Vendor Cost | Canister Max | Operational Function | Procurement Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toothbrush Starter | $0 (Default) | 10 kg | Manual starting brush | LSD standard issue. Cleans a tiny pinpoint. Sweep 15 sections to fund your first upgrade. |
| Nail Brush Tier 1 | $150 | 25 kg | Targeted spot cleaning | Roughly 3× faster cleaning sweep area than toothbrush. Recommended to clean 150 sections before upgrading to wide broom. |
| Extra-Wide Broom Tier 2 | $450 | 50 kg | Broad manual sweeps | Covers whole paths at walking speed. Crucial mid-tier tool until vehicles and conveyor belts take over. |
| Industrial Heavy Broom Tier 3 | $1,200 | 100+ kg | Manual cleanup & spill recovery | Can pick dust back up directly off misplaced ground or broken conveyor spills. |
ASTRONAUT GEAR Suit Enhancements & HUD Systems
Suit upgrades are purchased from the supply wall console and provide critical quality-of-life perks during long shifts on the dark side of the Moon:
- Night Vision Goggles ($350): Added in Patch v1.0.4. Press N on your keyboard to toggle between Helmet Lamp → Goggles → Off. Renders nighttime sectors as daylight without stark shadows. Also physically mounts goggles onto your astronaut's visor in multiplayer!
- Helmet Lamp Brightness: Upgrades cone angle and lumens for illuminating deep crater crevices.
- Jetpack Boost Modules: Enhances vertical hop height to quickly scale lunar cliff walls and foundation structures.
- Gravity Boots: Anchors your suit during high-speed vacuuming, preventing physics bounces on uneven boulder edges.
- Suit HUD Indicators: In v1.0.4, clean new HUD indicators sit right next to your dust gauge showing active lamp/goggles status, jetpack charge, and gravity boot lock.
MOTOR POOL Vehicle Fleet & Tuning
Garages allow summoning, storing, and customizing heavy cleaning vehicles. In Patch v1.0.3, vehicle garages are synchronized:
| Vehicle Designation | Garage Price | Bunker Capacity | Profile & Operational Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Suction Rover | $1,500 | 250 kg | First motorized cleaning vehicle. Unlocked via Garage. Much faster than walking with brooms. |
| Medium Hauler Sweeper | $4,200 | 600 kg | Enhanced bin capacity and faster turning radius. Good for clearing crater basins. |
| Mega Suagrover | $12,500 | 1,500 kg | Endgame heavy sweeper. Recommended upgrades: Tuned Engine, Large Bunker, Suction Control, Turbo Kit, Quick Emptying. |
Mega Suagrover Optimal Garage Tuning
When you acquire the Mega Suagrover ($12,500), customize it at the garage workshop with these modifications:
- Tuned Engine: Maximizes driving speed across rolling lunar hills.
- Large Bunker Expansion: Extends storage beyond 1,500 kg for fewer unloading trips.
- High Suction Control: Clears dust tiles at top speed without skipping pixels.
- Turbo Kit: Quick sprint bursts between designated cleaning hexes.
- Quick Emptying Valve: Instantly dumps entire 1.5-ton loads onto depot conveyor belts.
HQ TERMINAL Economy Matrix Upgrades
Upgrades purchased on the HQ whiteboard matrix apply multiplier bonuses to your entire operation (and all players in co-op):
- Market Contracts: Multiplies payout per kilogram of refined sand and stone.
- Section Bonus: Increases credit reward upon 100% clearing of an individual hex tile.
- Supplier Network: Reduces construction costs for conveyor belts, splitters, and solar panels.
- Moon Exchange: Periodic credit bonuses on foreign currency transactions and trade shipments.
RECOMMENDED ROUTE Investment Roadmap
- Stage 1: Nail Brush ($150)
Immediately replace the starter toothbrush after 15 sections or claiming 2 flags.
- Stage 2: Construction Hammer ($150) & Night Vision ($350)
Unlocks building foundations and eliminates night-shift vision penalties.
- Stage 3: Pressure Chamber ($1,200)
Double your profit margin on all dust before attempting large-scale vehicle purchases.
- Stage 4: Skip Low-Tier Cars → Buy Mega Suagrover ($12,500)
Don't waste money buying and upgrading every intermediate rover. Go straight for the heavy sweeper.
- Stage 5: Industrial J.O.O.N.A.S. Fleets ($8,000 each)
Mass-produce autonomous cleaning units to clean the remaining 99% of the lunar hemisphere.
FAQ Equipment Questions
Where do you purchase new equipment and suit upgrades?
Handheld tools (Nail Brush, Extra-Wide Broom) and suit gear (Night Vision Goggles, Helmet Lamp upgrades, Jetpack boosts, Gravity Boots) are purchased from the Purchased Gear terminal at the supply wall. Vehicles and rover mods are purchased from the Garage.
What does the Night Vision Goggles upgrade do?
Added in Patch v1.0.4, the Night Vision Goggles cost $350. Pressing N cycles your visor mode: Helmet Lamp → Night Vision Goggles → Off. In night vision mode, the lunar surface looks like full daylight without confusing shadows, making uncleaned dust patches stand out brightly.
What is the best vehicle in Moon Sweepers?
The Mega Suagrover ($12,500) is the undisputed top vehicle in the game. It features a massive 1,500 kg dust bunker and wide sweep swath. Essential garage modifications include Tuned Engine, Large Bunker, Suction Control, Turbo Kit, and Quick Emptying.
Do vehicle purchases transfer between garages?
Yes! As of Patch v1.0.3, vehicle ownership is unified globally. Any Garage station across the Moon can summon, store, or modify your existing vehicles without rebuying them, and demolishing a garage never deletes parked vehicles.