Lithium Processing Line
A specialized production line that crushes and refines lithium and cobalt ore into high-density battery cells. Copper piping carries material through heating chambers and precision casting stations.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost99,000 cr
Build Time100 ticks
Labor Cost6
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 | Lithium Processing Linethis tier | 99,000 | 100 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Electrochemical Plant | 339,000 | 150 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Power Cell Foundry | 1,014,000 | 200 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Quantum Battery Forge | 3,140,000 | 250 | 30 | 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.