Thorium Rod Foundry
A shielded production facility where processed thorium is formed and sealed into fuel rods under controlled conditions with lead-lined containment for worker safety.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost117,000 cr
Build Time210 ticks
Labor Cost16
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 | Thorium Rod Foundrythis tier | 117,000 | 210 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Fuel Rod Casting Facility | 435,000 | 300 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Thorium Fuel Works | 1,336,000 | 400 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Thorium Fuel Complex | 3,987,000 | 520 | 70 | 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.