Nickel-Steel Forge
A purpose-built alloy forge that folds nickel billets into steel plate under controlled plasma heating, producing a tough, corrosion-resistant composite. Copper piping channels coolant to prevent warping during the alloying phase.
productionTier 1 of 4nickel_steel_forge
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost101,000 cr
Build Time130 ticks
Labor Cost9
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Forge Nickel SteelRefining
2.46 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Nickel-Steel Forgethis tier | 101,000 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Stainless Furnace | 368,000 | 200 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Nickel Alloy Hardening Plant | 1,087,000 | 260 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Stellar Stainless Foundry | 3,209,000 | 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.