As a seasoned gamer with years of factory-building experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the Space Elevator in Satisfactory is one of the most captivating and challenging structures to construct. It’s like being a modern-day Cyrus Field, laying the transatlantic cable of production systems!
In the game Satisfactory, the primary objective is to enhance and develop intricate manufacturing facilities, with the Space Elevator serving as the key element propelling your advancement across the various stages of the game.
This article will walk you through constructing an astronomical-scale transportation system, which functions similarly to a space-delivery service by sending specifically designed components into orbit. Let’s get started on building the Skyway to Space!
How To Build A Space Elevator in Satisfactory
Successfully constructing the Space Elevator in Satisfactory hinges on knowing both the resource requirements and its role in advancing the game.
In the initial phases of the game, the following materials are essential for constructing the Space Elevator:
- 500 Concrete
- 250 Iron Plates
- 400 Iron Rods
- 500 Wire
Gathering these items is quite straightforward at the beginning of the game. You can create concrete by utilizing limestone with a Constructor. To make Iron Plates, Rods, and Wire, you’ll need an iron ingot and copper. A combination of a smelter and constructor will be necessary for this process.
After gathering your required items, hit ‘Q’ to bring up the construction menu and look for the Space Elevator within the Special Buildings section. Once found, choose the Space Elevator and locate a suitable empty area to position it.
Make certain you have ample room before you start constructing a big structure. When you’ve identified a proper spot, align your blueprint so that it becomes colored blue (meaning it’s buildable), then click the left mouse button to set it in place.
Although the Space Elevator doesn’t need power to function, you’ll have to establish energy-powered devices like Constructors and Assemblers to process materials for potential future enhancements.
After construction of the Space Elevator, you can engage with it by ascending and pressing the ‘E’ key. This action grants you entry to a menu where, upon completion of certain stages, the Elevator will progressively open up higher levels within the HUB.
Each phase, comprising Phases 1, 2, and 3, comes with its distinct set of demands. These stages encompass more intricate and resource-heavy components such as Smart Coatings, Flexible Architecture, Interchangeable Powertrains, and Intelligent Regulation Systems. These phases grant access to advanced technology levels within the HUB system.
Constructing and enhancing the Space Elevator in Satisfactory can prove quite expensive, particularly as you move forward through the various stages. While the initial construction of the Elevator is relatively inexpensive and only necessitates basic resources, costs escalate significantly as you advance in the game.
Here’s everything you need to know about progressing through all the tiers in every phase:
Phase 1 (Tiers 3-4)
- Requirements: 50 Smart Plating
- You’ll need an Assembler to combine Reinforced Iron Plates and Rotors. Reinforced Iron Plates are crafted from Iron Plates and Screws, while Rotors are made from Iron Rods and Screws.
- Unlocks: After delivering 50 Smart Plating, Tiers 3 and 4 unlock, bringing essential technologies such as Coal Power, Vehicular Transport, and Basic Steel Production to Tier 3. Tier 4 introduces Advanced Steel Production and Hyper Tubes.
Phase 2 (Tiers 5-6)
- Requirements: 500 Smart Plating, 500 Versatile Framework, 100 Automated Wiring
- You can produce a Versatile Framework by using Modular Frames and Steel Beams in an Assembler, and Automated Wiring is crafted from Stators and Wire. Stators themselves are made from Steel Pipes and Wire.
Streamlining the manufacturing process of these components is crucial due to the slowness and inefficiency associated with manual crafting. Implementing automated production systems for Smart Plating, Adaptable Structures, and Wireless Wiring will significantly reduce the time required.
- Unlocks: Completion of Phase 2 gives access to Tiers 5 and 6, which provide advanced technologies like Oil Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, and Monorail Train technology.
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In Phase 3 (Tiers 7-8), resources will be heavily utilized as automation needs to be greatly expanded. Continue operating the production lines for the Versatile Framework, but consider adding more Assemblers and Manufacturers to fulfill the increased demand for Modular Engines and Adaptive Control Units.
- Requirements: 2,500 Versatile Framework, 500 Modular Engines, 100 Adaptive Control Units
- Modular Engines are made by combining Motors, Smart Plating, and Rubber. Adaptive Control Units require Automated Wiring, Circuit Boards, Heavy Modular Frames, and Computers.
- Unlocks: This phase grants access to Tiers 7 and 8, which introduce high-end technologies like Bauxite Refinement, Advanced Aluminum Production, and Nuclear Power.
It would be beneficial to construct the Space Elevator close to your primary base. This structure will function as a landmark, making it easier for you to navigate and find your bearings while venturing into far-off regions of the map.
It’s feasible to create items for the Space Elevator by hand initially, but as you progress to stages beyond the first one, it becomes inefficient not to automate the production of necessary materials due to the increasing complexity involved.
To speed up advancement, particularly during advanced stages, consider manually introducing components such as Automated Wiring and Adaptive Control Units into the elevator. However, keep in mind that automation will ultimately save time over a longer period.
If you find that specific items such as Modular Engines aren’t needed after Space Elevator deliveries, consider placing any excess in the AWESOME Sink; these will earn bonus points when all deliveries have been made.
It’s advisable to plan out your automation ahead of time, particularly for the more challenging parts to create, in order to ensure a seamless journey across the numerous checkpoints within the game.
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2024-09-23 18:12