Silicon Etching Line
A specialized chemical etching system that dissolves and patterns silicon wafers using chlorine compounds to form circuit traces. Produces integrated boards at modest throughput.
productionTier 1 of 4silicon_etching_line
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost101,000 cr
Build Time110 ticks
Labor Cost7
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Chlorine Circuit EtchingRefining
9 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Silicon Etching Linethis tier | 101,000 | 110 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Chlorine Etch Chamber | 332,000 | 160 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Chlorine Precision Etcher | 1,088,000 | 220 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Chlorine Nano-Etch Array | 3,089,000 | 270 | 35 | 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.