Metamaterial Synthesis Lab
Scaled optical manufacturing facility with enhanced plasma injection and dedicated heat management, reducing cycle times while maintaining the exotic structural integrity required for metamaterial synthesis.
productionTier 2 of 4metamaterial_synthesis_lab
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost4,718,000 cr
Build Time320 ticks
Labor Cost30
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Synthesize MetamaterialRefining
240 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Metamaterial Assembly Line | 1,577,000 | 210 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Metamaterial Synthesis Labthis tier | 4,718,000 | 320 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Metamaterial Fabrication Plant | 15,001,000 | 420 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Quantum Lattice Foundry | 43,111,000 | 530 | 75 | 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.