HEU Cascade
A shielded centrifuge system with lead-lined containment and radiation-hardened controls, designed to concentrate U-235 isotopes from low-enriched feedstock. Slow but reliable weapons-grade production.
productionTier 1 of 4heu_cascade
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost877,000 cr
Build Time250 ticks
Labor Cost22
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Enrich Uranium (High)Refining
180 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | HEU Cascadethis tier | 877,000 | 250 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Weapons-Grade Centrifuge Bank | 3,774,000 | 360 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Strategic Enrichment Facility | 11,320,000 | 480 | 68 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Ultra-Enrichment Complex | 23,923,000 | 630 | 95 | 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.