Iron Refinery
A dedicated furnace system with ore hoppers and casting molds, producing molten steel at steady intervals. Basic automation handles charge cycling and temperature control.
productionTier 1 of 4iron_refinery
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost89,000 cr
Build Time150 ticks
Labor Cost10
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Iron Refinerythis tier | 89,000 | 150 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| L2 | Industrial Forge | 277,000 | 250 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Steel Production Complex | 875,000 | 330 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | State-of-the-Art Steel Foundry | 2,602,000 | 420 | 40 | 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.