Nuclear Power
Tier 4 Technology
Research Cost
500 packs
Tier
4
Science Packs
3 types
Priority
★★★★★
4/5
Description
Massive power generation using nuclear fission reactors.
Prerequisites
Advanced Electronics 2Uranium Processing
Unlocks
Nuclear ReactorHeat PipeHeat ExchangerSteam Turbine
Required Science Packs
Automation Science PackLogistic Science PackChemical Science Pack
Strengths
- +Enormous power output
- +Neighbor bonus multiplies efficiency
- +Compact compared to solar for same output
Weaknesses
- -Complex setup with heat pipes
- -Requires uranium processing chain
- -Steam turbine ratios are tricky
Research Tips
- 1Adjacent reactors get a neighbor bonus (up to 4x).
- 2Use Kovarex enrichment for steady U-235 supply.
- 32x2 reactor layout is most efficient.