Neon Tube Assembler
A purpose-built production line that ionizes neon gas and assembles it into discharge tube arrays for signal calibration. Copper piping distributes ionized feed while control nodes manage tube alignment and electrical discharge timing.
productionTier 1 of 4neon_tube_assembler
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost106,000 cr
Build Time110 ticks
Labor Cost7
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 | Neon Tube Assemblerthis tier | 106,000 | 110 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Neon Signal Workshop | 326,000 | 170 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Neon Signal Array Plant | 898,000 | 220 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Neon Signal Fabrication Complex | 2,831,000 | 280 | 35 | 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.