Stainless Furnace
A multi-chamber facility where plasma injectors hold the precise temperature window needed to dissolve nickel evenly into steel without segregation. Heat sinks and structural frames support the high-frequency cycling required for faster throughput.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost368,000 cr
Build Time200 ticks
Labor Cost18
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Forge Nickel SteelRefining
2.46 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Nickel-Steel Forge | 101,000 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Stainless Furnacethis tier | 368,000 | 200 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Nickel Alloy Hardening Plant | 1,087,000 | 260 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Stellar Stainless Foundry | 3,209,000 | 330 | 45 | 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.