Fuel Rod Press
A heavily shielded facility where low-enriched uranium and thorium fuel components are precision-assembled and sealed into reactor-grade assemblies behind extensive lead shielding and radiation containment.
productionTier 1 of 4fuel_rod_press
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost708,000 cr
Build Time280 ticks
Labor Cost25
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Fabricate Reactor Fuel AssemblyRefining
139.5 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Fuel Rod Pressthis tier | 708,000 | 280 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Fuel Assembly Workshop | 2,752,000 | 400 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Reactor Fuel Plant | 8,329,000 | 530 | 78 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Capital Fuel Fabrication Complex | 24,255,000 | 690 | 108 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
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.