Fuel Cell Extractor
A straightforward industrial refinery that processes standard fuel cells into station reserves. Copper piping carries fuel through heated chambers where control nodes regulate extraction cycles.
productionTier 1 of 4fuel_cell_extractor
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost89,000 cr
Build Time60 ticks
Labor Cost2
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
PlacementStation or faction only
Fuel OutputYes
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Fuel Cell Extractorthis tier | 89,000 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Automated Fuel Plant | 294,000 | 250 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | High-Throughput Fuel Works | 878,000 | 330 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Fuel Extraction Complex | 2,582,000 | 420 | 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.