Thruster Assembly Line
A dedicated production line that routes thruster nozzles, engine cores, and titanium stock through coordinated assembly stations, combining precision placement with automated fastening and alignment verification.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost333,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost33
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 | Thruster Assembly Linethis tier | 333,000 | 170 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Integrated Thruster Plant | 1,041,000 | 250 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Thruster Production Complex | 3,058,000 | 330 | 116 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Thruster Fabrication System | 8,344,000 | 420 | 165 | 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.