Platinum Electrode Forge
Welds injector electrodes up from drawn platinum wire, sidestepping the refined plasma core supply chain entirely. Erosion-proof electrodes from a glutted metal — the economics write themselves.
productionTier 1 of 4platinum_electrode_forge
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost98,000 cr
Build Time120 ticks
Labor Cost10
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Forge Platinum Plasma InjectorComponents
12 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Platinum Electrode Forgethis tier | 98,000 | 120 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| L2 | Electrode Forging Works | 330,000 | 200 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Platinum Injector Plant | 950,000 | 280 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Erosion-Proof Injector Works | 2,900,000 | 360 | 50 | 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.