Assembly Complex
Multiple berths and material conveyors — the faction can lay down frigate-class hulls now, in parallel.
serviceTier 3 of 4shipyardassembly_complex
Stats
CategoryService
Level3
Build Cost4,500,000 cr
Build Time600 ticks
Labor Cost300
Always OnYes
ServiceShipyard
Player StationsBuildable
Build Materials
Maintenance
Consumed continuously to keep the facility running. Starve it and it degrades.
SuppliedEvery berth is busy. Conveyors keep pace with the build schedule and frigate hulls come off the line on time.
StarvedHalf the berths are stalled, conveyors starved of durasteel. Only the smallest hulls still get built.
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Outfitting Bay | 500,000 | 300 | 200 | — | — | 2 |
| L2 | Fabrication Yard | 1,500,000 | 450 | 250 | — | — | 2 |
| L3 | Assembly Complexthis tier | 4,500,000 | 600 | 300 | — | — | 3 |
| L4 | Grand Shipworks | 13,500,000 | 750 | 350 | — | — | 3 |
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.