Fuel Grid
Distributed fueling network with automated queue management and priority routing.
serviceTier 4 of 4refuelfuel_grid
Stats
CategoryService
Level4
Build Cost13,500,000 cr
Build Time200 ticks
Labor Cost120
Always OnYes
ServiceRefuel
Build Materials
Maintenance
Consumed continuously to keep the facility running. Starve it and it degrades.
SuppliedThe grid routes fuel to every docking port simultaneously. Queue times are near zero, priority routing seamless.
StarvedRight now, though, grid nodes go offline one by one. Priority routing fails, leaving ships waiting at random ports for trickle fills.
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Fuel Depot | 500,000 | 80 | 60 | — | — | 2 |
| L2 | Refueling Station | 1,500,000 | 120 | 80 | — | — | 2 |
| L3 | Fuel Distribution Center | 4,500,000 | 160 | 100 | — | — | 3 |
| L4 | Fuel Gridthis tier | 13,500,000 | 200 | 120 | — | — | 3 |
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.