Prime Refabricator

The Prime Refabricator is a tier-3 reconstructor / unit factory that fabricates advanced units by consuming high-tier component units. Functionally similar to earlier refabricators, it accepts specific input units and converts them into tier-3 payload units which it releases from its output side. It was introduced in Build 136 and is designed to sit within late-game production lines where large quantities of advanced units are required.

The Prime Refabricator accepts Locus, Cleroi, or Avert units as input. Inputs may be inserted from any side except the output side; the resulting tier-3 units are produced and released as a payload from the designated output. Like other reconstructors and unit factories, the Prime Refabricator has enlarged internal storage: it can hold 200 Silicon and 80 Thorium, which is twice the amount needed to produce one of its output units.

Power and version notes: the Prime Refabricator originally used 300 power units per second but its consumption was reduced to 270 power units per second in Build 149. The block was added to the game in Build 136.

Practical usage and strategy

• Input routing: feed Locus, Cleroi, or Avert into any non-output side using conveyors, routers, or unit transport systems. Ensure the designated output side remains clear so produced payloads can exit unobstructed.
• Storage behavior: the unit’s internal buffer is large (200 Silicon, 80 Thorium), allowing bursty input or batched feeding; plan upstream supply to match that capacity to avoid idle time or overflow.
• Power planning: provide a stable power supply sized for continuous 270 power units/sec when the refabricator is operating; intermittent operation reduces average draw but increases latency for unit production.
• Placement: place near logistics hubs or near front-line drop points to minimize travel time for the produced tier-3 units; protect the structure since it is a high-value production building.
• Integration: combine with automated assemblers and unit transport to create continuous supply chains of tier-3 units. Because it converts specific component units into powerful payloads, keep steady production of Locus/Cleroi/Avert upstream.

The Prime Refabricator is a late-game production centerpiece for creating high-tier combat units efficiently; proper input routing, power provisioning, and placement will maximize its output and minimize downtime.