Catalytic Polymer Reactor
Reactor fitted with a platinum catalyst bed that cracks feedstock far more completely than a bare vessel, drawing nearly twice the polymer from the same silicon.
productionTier 1 of 2catalytic_polymer_reactor
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost18,000 cr
Build Time120 ticks
Labor Cost9
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (2 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Catalytic Polymer Reactorthis tier | 18,000 | 120 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| L2 | Platinum Catalytic Plant | 124,000 | 200 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 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.