Optimized Expander Plant
Industrial facility integrating sub-assembly stations for titanium reinforcement and circuit board modules, then combining with base expanders in a synchronized workflow. Improved automation reduces manual intervention.
productionTier 2 of 4optimized_expander_plant
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost388,000 cr
Build Time250 ticks
Labor Cost16
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Advanced Expander Assembly Line | 124,000 | 170 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Optimized Expander Plantthis tier | 388,000 | 250 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Expander Integration Works | 1,079,000 | 330 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | High-Speed Expander Integration System | 3,366,000 | 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.