Alloy Forge
Purpose-built alloy forge that combines steel plate with tungsten and vanadium ore under controlled plasma heating, producing a military-grade composite. Copper piping channels coolant to prevent warping during the exotic-element integration phase.
productionTier 1 of 4alloy_forge
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost101,000 cr
Build Time130 ticks
Labor Cost9
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Forge DurasteelRefining
2.46 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Alloy Forgethis tier | 101,000 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Durasteel Furnace | 368,000 | 200 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Industrial Hardening Plant | 1,087,000 | 260 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Atomic Temper Foundry | 3,209,000 | 330 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.