Thrust Synthesis Station
Larger synthesis facility with plasma injectors and multiple heat sinks to manage the exothermic reaction at higher throughput. Multiple injection points and coolant loops allow faster cycling without thermal degradation of the product.
productionTier 2 of 4thrust_synthesis_station
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost415,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost16
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Synthesize Afterburner FuelConsumables
7.5 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Hydrogen Blend Tank | 114,000 | 110 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Thrust Synthesis Stationthis tier | 415,000 | 170 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Hypergolic Fuel Complex | 1,213,000 | 230 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Fusion Propellant Foundry | 3,515,000 | 290 | 40 | 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.