Shield Integration Works
Heavy industrial plant with quantum control cores and extensive coolant loop infrastructure to manage the thermal load of linked emitter testing. Reinforced frames and high-volume matrix production enable rapid field-linked assembly.
productionTier 3 of 4shield_integration_works
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level3
Build Cost6,831,000 cr
Build Time330 ticks
Labor Cost140
Always OnNo
Power Draw4
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 Manufacturing | 2,165,000 | 250 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Shield Integration Worksthis tier | 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.