Photonic Processing Assembly
Specialized facility assembling processing cores and prismatic lenses into photonic computing units. Hull plating and control infrastructure support the precision optical alignment required for light-refraction computation.
productionTier 1 of 4photonic_processing_assembly
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost1,288,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost40
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 | Photonic Processing Assemblythis tier | 1,288,000 | 170 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Prism Computer Manufacturing Plant | 3,809,000 | 250 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Photonic Computing Works | 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.