Catalytic Fuel Complex
An industrial cracking complex with redundant catalyst beds, chemical-lined gas loops, and coolant networks that hold the bed at peak activity across large hydrogen batches.
productionTier 3 of 4catalytic_fuel_complex
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level3
Build Cost1,000,000 cr
Build Time180 ticks
Labor Cost25
Always OnNo
Power Draw4
Life Support Draw1
PlacementStation or faction only
Fuel OutputYes
Build Materials
Produces
Manufacture Fuel (Catalytic)Fuel Production
2 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Catalytic Fuel Refinery | 96,000 | 90 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| L2 | Catalytic Fuel Plant | 340,000 | 140 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Catalytic Fuel Complexthis tier | 1,000,000 | 180 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Catalytic Fuel Hub | 2,900,000 | 250 | 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.