Commerce Hub
Full-service trading center with dedicated broker terminals and escrow services.
serviceTier 3 of 4marketcommerce_hub
Stats
CategoryService
Level3
Build Cost4,500,000 cr
Build Time200 ticks
Labor Cost250
Always OnYes
ServiceMarket
Build Materials
Maintenance
Consumed continuously to keep the facility running. Starve it and it degrades.
SuppliedBroker terminals glow with authenticated feeds. Escrow transactions settle instantly, drawing steady foot traffic.
StarvedToday, though, broker terminals cycle through error screens. Escrow settlement is backed up, and traders argue over stale quotes.
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Market Terminal | 500,000 | 100 | 100 | — | — | 1 |
| L2 | Trade Exchange | 1,500,000 | 150 | 150 | — | — | 2 |
| L3 | Commerce Hubthis tier | 4,500,000 | 200 | 250 | — | — | 2 |
| L4 | Trade Nexus | 13,500,000 | 250 | 400 | — | — | 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.