Conductor Crucible
A controlled thermal-processing station that extracts and bonds palladium and iridium ore with silver wiring to form zero-resistance conductors. Copper piping and control nodes manage the delicate metallurgical reactions required.
productionTier 1 of 4conductor_crucible
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost127,000 cr
Build Time130 ticks
Labor Cost9
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Create Silver SuperconductorRefining
8.4 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Conductor Cruciblethis tier | 127,000 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Superconductor Forge | 429,000 | 200 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Superconductor Refinery | 1,185,000 | 260 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Zero-Resistance Manufacturing Hub | 3,980,000 | 330 | 45 | 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.