Carbon Press
A high-pressure anvil system that applies extreme force and heat to raw carbon ore, forming synthetic diamond crystals through controlled phase transition. Produces cut diamonds at measured intervals.
productionTier 1 of 4carbon_press
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost98,000 cr
Build Time110 ticks
Labor Cost8
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Carbon Pressthis tier | 98,000 | 110 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Compression Forge | 344,000 | 170 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Diamond Synthesis Plant | 1,078,000 | 230 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Stellar Diamond Foundry | 3,042,000 | 290 | 40 | 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.