Argon Compression Plant
Dedicated argon ionization facility with electromagnetic compression arrays and copper-wound containment coils. Fuel cells power the high-voltage ionization equipment.
productionTier 2 of 4argon_compression_plant
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost546,000 cr
Build Time195 ticks
Labor Cost22
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Synthesize Argon Power CellComponents
8 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Argon Cell Lab | 63,000 | 130 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| L2 | Argon Compression Plantthis tier | 546,000 | 195 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| L3 | Argon Cell Factory | 1,296,000 | 255 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| L4 | Argon Synthesis Complex | 2,726,000 | 315 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
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.