Shield Array Assembly
A specialized production line that bonds shield emitters with circuit boards and power cells into integrated arrays. Steel and copper infrastructure supports the electromagnetic field calibration stages.
productionTier 1 of 4shield_array_assembly
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost721,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost40
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Build Shield ArrayShipbuilding
109.5 ticks
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Shield Array Assemblythis tier | 721,000 | 170 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Shield Array Manufacturing | 2,165,000 | 250 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Shield Integration Works | 6,831,000 | 330 | 140 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Linked Shield Production Facility | 20,463,000 | 420 | 200 | 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.