Source-checkedMaps & scenarios

Head Start

by twsta · for Factorio

You were able to salvage some supplies out of what used to be the cargo bay. This is a Freeplay Scenario extension. This was my first venture into modding Factorio. I'm merging it into my new mod, [Freeplay Forces](https://mods.factorio.com/mod/head-start)

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3 yr agoLast updated
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About Head Start

From Factorio Mod Portal

You were able to salvage some supplies out of what used to be the cargo bay. This is a Freeplay Scenario extension. This was my first venture into modding Factorio. I'm merging it into my new mod, [Freeplay Forces](https://mods.factorio.com/mod/head-start)

You were able to salvage some supplies out of what used to be the cargo bay.

This is a Freeplay Scenario extension.

This was my first venture into modding Factorio. I'm merging it into my new mod, Freeplay Forces

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

License

Published under Unlicense.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 3 yr ago.

Head Start on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
1.0.3, released 2024-01-31

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
1.0.32024-01-311.1n/a
1.0.22024-01-281.1n/a
1.0.12024-01-271.1n/a
1.0.02024-01-121.1n/a

Run Head Start on a Factorio server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Factorio Mod Portal as “Mods”

Maps & scenarios

Custom maps, arenas and scenarios to play on.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Factorio Mod Portal lists Head Start as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Factorio
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server

Verified at the source

  • ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-09Open ↗
  • ✓Authortwsta, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
  • ✓LicenseUnlicenseFree

Head Start, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install Head Start?

Factorio Mod Portal lists Head Start as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Is it free?

Yes. Head Start is free to download from Factorio Mod Portal. Its license is Unlicense.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

NxLabs

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