Frost Cracker
A specialized cryogenic unit for separating rare helium isotopes from ice, employing precision cooling and fractionation to yield aneutronic fusion fuel.
productionTier 1 of 4frost_cracker
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost110,000 cr
Build Time110 ticks
Labor Cost7
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Frost Crackerthis tier | 110,000 | 110 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Isotope Extraction Lab | 381,000 | 170 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Noble Gas Refinery | 1,128,000 | 220 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Quantum Helium Separator | 3,637,000 | 280 | 35 | 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.