Centrifuge Cascade
A compact fluorine-based conversion and cooling system with lead shielding and radiation-hardened instrumentation to process hexafluoride into reactor-grade enriched uranium.
productionTier 1 of 4centrifuge_cascade
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost295,000 cr
Build Time210 ticks
Labor Cost17
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Enrich Uranium (Low)Refining
58.5 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Centrifuge Cascadethis tier | 295,000 | 210 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Enrichment Cascade Array | 1,211,000 | 300 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Isotope Separation Plant | 3,431,000 | 400 | 56 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Centrifuge Complex | 10,075,000 | 520 | 78 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
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.