Ion Compression Chamber
A magnetic containment vessel that compresses and suspends charged particles from ion gas using superconductor coils. Produces stable ion solution at baseline rates for propulsion systems.
productionTier 1 of 4ion_compression_chamber
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost131,000 cr
Build Time130 ticks
Labor Cost9
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Concentrate Ion GasGas Processing
12.9 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Ion Compression Chamberthis tier | 131,000 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Magnetic Confinement Plant | 394,000 | 200 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Ion Concentration Plant | 1,316,000 | 260 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Ion Solution Synthesis Tower | 3,765,000 | 330 | 45 | 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.