Crystal Synthesis Line
A specialized refining line that subjects power cells and purified argon to controlled plasma injection and heat cycling, fusing them with synthetic diamond to form stable energy crystals.
productionTier 1 of 4crystal_synthesis_line
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost143,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost5
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Synthesize Energy CrystalRefining
5.25 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Crystal Synthesis Linethis tier | 143,000 | 170 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Automated Crystal Refinery | 462,000 | 250 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Industrial Crystal Works | 1,380,000 | 330 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Precision Crystal Synthesizer | 4,191,000 | 420 | 25 | 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.