Polymer Refinery
A chemical processing facility that combines silicon and nickel ore feedstocks into flexible polymer through controlled polymerization. Basic but effective for routine material production.
productionTier 1 of 4polymer_refinery
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost100,000 cr
Build Time90 ticks
Labor Cost6
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 | Polymer Refinerythis tier | 100,000 | 90 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Chemical Processing Station | 352,000 | 140 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Advanced Polymer Forge | 1,063,000 | 180 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Molecular Synthesis Hub | 3,124,000 | 230 | 30 | 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.