Culture Tank
A compact refining apparatus that combines algae feedstock with purified water and synthetic compounds to generate light-producing cell cultures. Basic temperature and pressure control ensures consistent product quality.
productionTier 1 of 4culture_tank
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost114,000 cr
Build Time110 ticks
Labor Cost8
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Culture Bioluminescent CellsBiological Refining
3.6 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Culture Tankthis tier | 114,000 | 110 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Bioreactor Array | 386,000 | 170 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Luminescence Cultivation Plant | 1,146,000 | 230 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Quantum Culture Nexus | 3,486,000 | 290 | 40 | 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.