Dark Energy Containment Reactor
A heavily shielded production facility designed to safely merge condensed dark matter with superconductors and plasma cells. Multiple heat sinks and plasma injectors manage the exotic reaction cascade under continuous monitoring.
productionTier 1 of 4dark_energy_containment_reactor
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost280,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost14
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Assemble Dark Energy CellRefining
45 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Dark Energy Containment Reactorthis tier | 280,000 | 170 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Industrial Dark Energy Synthesis | 910,000 | 250 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Quantum-Controlled Energy Plant | 2,601,000 | 330 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Exotic Matter Fabrication | 8,335,000 | 420 | 70 | 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.