Salvage Smelter
A foundational smelting operation that reduces iron ore into refined steel plate through controlled combustion and casting. Simple, reliable, and purpose-built for steady metal production.
productionTier 1 of 4salvage_smelter
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost92,000 cr
Build Time90 ticks
Labor Cost5
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 | Salvage Smelterthis tier | 92,000 | 90 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| L2 | Industrial Blast Furnace | 308,000 | 130 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Continuous Casting Mill | 857,000 | 170 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Stellar Foundry Complex | 2,829,000 | 220 | 25 | 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.