Obstructium: plant air, then use the Reformer

If a Reformer will not remove Obstructium, check the atmosphere over the resource patch. In Stuck — Unable to use reformer, the player already had lasers and batteries, but the target remained outside breathable air. A reply recommends planting enough forest for atmosphere to reach every target hex. This is a sourced player explanation, not an official recipe or yield table.

Kewa and destination markers on the galaxy map, Steam store screenshot
Kewa and destination markers on the galaxy map, Steam store screenshot. © Balancing Monkey Games / Hooded Horse.
Purple crystals and buildings on a snowy surface, Steam store screenshot
Purple crystals and buildings on a snowy surface, Steam store screenshot. © Balancing Monkey Games / Hooded Horse.

In Cannot remove Obstructium, the player reports that the out-of-air warning appeared after reloading; expanding forest then provided enough reach. A green-looking area or nearby water alone was not the check they needed. Use the atmosphere overlay and the official guide’s water/compost/sapling expansion steps. Keep a separate save before testing reloads; no guaranteed recovery is claimed.

The checked sources do not establish a per-tile yield, exact consumption or unlock condition. For building-side checks use the Reformer notes on the building hub; for a broader progression outline use the walkthrough.

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