Integrated Shield Hardening Complex
Coolant loops maintain precise temperature control during ceramic integration while quantum control cores optimize shield emitter bonding. This industrial-scale facility processes vastly more shield matrices through dedicated thermal conditioning chambers.
productionTier 3 of 4integrated_shield_hardening_complex
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level3
Build Cost2,482,000 cr
Build Time330 ticks
Labor Cost126
Always OnNo
Power Draw4
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Shield Thermal Reinforcement Station | 268,000 | 170 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Thermal Shield Enhancement Plant | 847,000 | 250 | 72 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Integrated Shield Hardening Complexthis tier | 2,482,000 | 330 | 126 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Thermal Shield Manufacturing Center | 7,316,000 | 420 | 180 | 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.