Photonic Computing Works
Industrial-scale production facility employing docking rings and reinforced bulkheads to achieve rapid parallel computer synthesis. Dense hull plating infrastructure handles the optical precision requirements of massively parallel photonic processors.
productionTier 3 of 4photonic_computing_works
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level3
Build Cost11,010,000 cr
Build Time330 ticks
Labor Cost140
Always OnNo
Power Draw4
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Photonic Processing Assembly | 1,288,000 | 170 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Prism Computer Manufacturing Plant | 3,809,000 | 250 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Photonic Computing Worksthis tier | 11,010,000 | 330 | 140 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | State-of-the-Art Photonic Integration Factory | 33,176,000 | 420 | 200 | 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.