Thermal Refinery
An expanded installation with robust lead containment and radiation-hardened instrumentation, delivering faster processing of thorium concentrate. Modular hazmat staging improves material flow and safety margins.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost394,000 cr
Build Time190 ticks
Labor Cost18
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Thorium Roaster | 144,000 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Thermal Refinerythis tier | 394,000 | 190 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Thorium Conversion Works | 1,246,000 | 260 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Thorium Complex | 3,625,000 | 320 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
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.