Automated Fiber Optics Plant
Advanced facility with multiple drawing towers and plasma-enhanced heating for faster fiber extrusion. Integrated heat sinks and precision plasma injectors ensure consistent refractive index across all strands.
productionTier 2 of 4automated_fiber_optics_plant
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost400,000 cr
Build Time250 ticks
Labor Cost14
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Draw Diamond Optical FiberRefining
11.1 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Optical Fiber Drawing Station | 136,000 | 170 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Automated Fiber Optics Plantthis tier | 400,000 | 250 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | High-Capacity Optical Fiber Refinery | 1,248,000 | 330 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | State-of-the-Art Fiber Optics Complex | 3,655,000 | 420 | 35 | 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.