Shield Array Manufacturing
Expanded facility with structural frame reinforcement and increased shield matrix capacity. Multiple assembly tracks process emitters and control nodes in parallel to boost production speed.
productionTier 2 of 4shield_array_manufacturing
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost2,165,000 cr
Build Time250 ticks
Labor Cost80
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
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 Assembly | 721,000 | 170 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Shield Array Manufacturingthis tier | 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.