Reinforced Thruster

Reinforced Thruster is a Tier 3 component used in the production of Logistics Vessels and Orbital Collectors, and later also for Corvette and Destroyer construction. It is one of the key parts that supports interstellar logistics and space combat, so its importance rises sharply once a save begins expanding beyond basic planetary industry.

It is crafted from Titanium Alloy and Electromagnetic Turbine, and requires High-Strength Titanium Alloy, Interstellar Logistics System, and Magnetic Levitation Technology to unlock. In practice, the first major use is often producing Logistics Vessels to import titanium or silicon, followed by Orbital Collectors. These early demands are usually small enough that manual crafting can handle them for a while, but once interstellar logistics and Dark Fog space operations ramp up, automatic production becomes necessary to keep up with the need for Interstellar Logistics Stations, Orbital Collectors, and large numbers of combat ships.

• The flavor text describes it as an improved version based on Thruster, but it is a separate component and does not use Thruster in its actual recipe.
• Its demand increases significantly in the late game when logistics networks and fleet production expand.
• Establishing a steady automated supply before mass shipbuilding begins prevents bottlenecks later on.