Contract Office
Managed contract service with verified listings and payment escrow.
serviceTier 2 of 4missionscontract_office
Stats
CategoryService
Level2
Build Cost1,500,000 cr
Build Time75 ticks
Labor Cost50
Always OnYes
ServiceMissions
Build Materials
Maintenance
Consumed continuously to keep the facility running. Starve it and it degrades.
SuppliedComm arrays relay contracts from neighboring systems. Escrow accounts process smoothly, drawing a steady stream of contractors.
StarvedWhen it's working right. Comm arrays are intermittent, several escrow accounts show sync errors, and contractors distrust the posted terms.
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Mission Board | 500,000 | 50 | 30 | — | — | 1 |
| L2 | Contract Officethis tier | 1,500,000 | 75 | 50 | — | — | 2 |
| L3 | Commission Hall | 4,500,000 | 100 | 80 | — | — | 2 |
| L4 | Operations Center | 13,500,000 | 125 | 120 | — | — | 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.