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Robotics Factory

Robotics Factory

The Robotics Factory produces automated construction drones that accelerate all building projects.

Overview

Property Value
Type Construction Facility
Function Reduces build time
Prerequisites None

Description

Robotic assembly lines construct building components and assist in all construction efforts. Each upgrade adds more sophisticated robots, dramatically reducing the time required to complete structures.

Build Time Reduction

Effect

Each level of Robotics Factory reduces construction time:

Build Time = Base Time / (1 + Robotics Level)

On moons, Robotics Factory is twice as effective:

Build Time = Base Time / (1 + (2 * Robotics Level))

Base Building Time

Build Time (hours) =
  (Metal + Crystal)
  / (3000 * (1 + Robotics) * (2^Nanite) * Universe Speed)

On moons:

Build Time (hours) = (Metal + Crystal) / (3000 * (1 + (2 * Robotics)) * (2^Nanite) * Universe Speed)

Time Multiplier

Level Time Multiplier Effective Speed
0 1.0x Normal
1 0.5x 2x faster
2 0.33x 3x faster
5 0.17x 6x faster
10 0.09x 11x faster
15 0.06x 16x faster

Construction Costs

Formula

Metal = 400 * 2^Level
Crystal = 120 * 2^Level
Deuterium = 200 * 2^Level

Cost Table

Level Metal Crystal Deuterium
1 400 120 200
2 800 240 400
3 1,600 480 800
4 3,200 960 1,600
5 6,400 1,920 3,200
10 204,800 61,440 102,400

Unlocks

The Robotics Factory unlocks other buildings:

Building Required Level
Shipyard Robotics 2
Research Lab Robotics 0
Nanite Factory Robotics 10

Strategy

Early Priority

Robotics Factory should be one of your first upgrades:

  • Level 2: Unlocks Shipyard
  • Level 5: Significant time savings
  • Level 10: Unlocks Nanite Factory

Investment Returns

Higher levels save enormous time on all future builds. The investment pays off quickly.

All Planets

Build Robotics Factory on all colonized planets - the time savings apply everywhere.

Optimization

  • Build to level 10 before attempting Nanite Factory
  • Keep upgrading alongside other buildings
  • Priority on main building planet

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