Silicate Kiln
Precision furnace that fuses silicon and nickel ore into semiconductor-grade composite substrates through controlled high-temperature sintering. Copper piping manages thermal distribution across the chamber.
productionTier 1 of 4silicate_kiln
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost105,000 cr
Build Time100 ticks
Labor Cost6
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 | Silicate Kilnthis tier | 105,000 | 100 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Composite Furnace | 322,000 | 140 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Silicate Reactor | 931,000 | 190 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Quantum Sinter Array | 2,978,000 | 240 | 30 | 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.