Plate Press
Purpose-built fabrication line that bonds titanium alloy to steel plate under controlled pressure, producing reinforced armor sections for standard ship construction. Copper piping and control nodes manage the adhesion process across multiple work stations.
productionTier 1 of 4plate_press
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost115,000 cr
Build Time100 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 | Plate Pressthis tier | 115,000 | 100 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Armor Fabricator | 295,000 | 150 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Hull Assembly Line | 787,000 | 200 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Stellar Plating Works | 2,408,000 | 250 | 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.