Tungsten Slug Caster
A dedicated smelting and casting line that processes tungsten ore into heavy penetrators, then presses and seals them into reinforced cases with steel backing. Designed for the slow, deliberate work of handling dense, refractory materials.
productionTier 1 of 4tungsten_slug_caster
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost97,000 cr
Build Time100 ticks
Labor Cost7
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Manufacture Tungsten SlugsConsumables
2.4 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Tungsten Slug Casterthis tier | 97,000 | 100 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Heavy Penetrator Plant | 288,000 | 250 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Tungsten Processing Works | 758,000 | 330 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Penetrator Foundry | 2,465,000 | 420 | 40 | 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.