Power Grid
Distributed power generation with redundant feeds and surge protection.
infrastructureTier 3 of 4power_grid
Stats
CategoryInfrastructure
Level3
Build Cost7,000,000 cr
Build Time400 ticks
Labor Cost120
Always OnYes
Power Supply+30
Build Materials
Maintenance
Consumed continuously to keep the facility running. Starve it and it degrades.
SuppliedRedundant feeds maintain voltage across every section. Surge protectors stand ready, and output exceeds demand.
StarvedNot today. Redundant feeds have failed, leaving single-point power paths. Surge protection is offline — every spike risks cascade failure.
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Fusion Power Core | 800,000 | 200 | 50 | — | — | 2 |
| L2 | Reactor Complex | 2,400,000 | 300 | 80 | — | — | 2 |
| L3 | Power Gridthis tier | 7,000,000 | 400 | 120 | — | — | 3 |
| L4 | Fusion Array | 21,000,000 | 500 | 160 | — | — | 3 |
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.