Advanced Power Technology - Nuclear and Fusion Guide

Advanced Power Overview

In late game, conventional power sources cannot meet the demands of large-scale industrialization. Nuclear and fusion power represent Arcadia-7's ultimate energy technology - a single reactor can provide power equivalent to hundreds of conventional generators.

Why Advanced Power?

Late-Game Power Demands:

• 🏭 Large-scale industrial production: 10-50MW
• 🛡️ Complete defense systems: 5-10MW
• 🔬 Advanced research facilities: 2-5MW
• 🌐 Multiple outposts: 5-20MW
• Total Demand: 30-100MW+

[!IMPORTANT] Conventional power cannot meet such massive electricity demands. Nuclear power is essential for late-game development!

Nuclear Reactor System

Nuclear Reactor

Basic Stats:

• Output power: 40MW (single reactor)
• Fuel type: Uranium-235 fuel rods
• Fuel consumption: 1 rod = 200 cycles (~2 hours)
• Pollution: Extremely low (but produces nuclear waste)
• Footprint: 10x10 meters

Nuclear Fuel Production Chain

Complete Process:

Uranium Mining → Crushing → Centrifuge → Fuel Rod Manufacturing
      ↓            ↓           ↓              ↓
  Mining Drill   Crusher   Centrifuge    Assembler
                                            ↓
                                    Nuclear Reactor → Power Output
                                            ↓
                                    Nuclear Waste Processing

Resource Requirements:

• Uranium ore: Rare resource, requires geological scanner
• U-235 enrichment: Centrifuge efficiency ~0.7%
• Fuel rod manufacturing: Requires advanced assembler

Safety System Design

1. Cooling System (Critical)

Nuclear Reactor Cooling Configuration:
- 4 Cooling Towers (primary cooling)
- 2 Backup Water Pumps (redundancy)
- 1 Emergency Cooling Pool (emergency)
- Temperature Monitoring System (real-time)

[!DANGER] Cooling failure leads to core meltdown! Ensure cooling system runs 24/7 with multiple redundancies.

2. Protection Measures

Physical Protection:

• Concrete containment walls (3m thick)
• Radiation shielding layers
• Safety exclusion zone (50m radius)

Monitoring Systems:

• Radiation level monitoring
• Real-time temperature monitoring
• Pressure safety valves
• Automatic shutdown system

3. Fuel Management

Fuel Cycle:

Fresh Fuel Rods → Reactor (200 cycles) → Spent Fuel Rods
                                              ↓
                                    Temporary Storage (cooling)
                                              ↓
                                    Permanent Storage/Reprocessing

Waste Disposal:

• Spent fuel requires 24-hour cooling
• Use lead containers for storage
• Establish dedicated waste processing facility
• Keep away from residential and production areas

Nuclear Power Plant Layout

Single Reactor Configuration (40MW):

Area: 30x30 meters
Components:
- 1 Nuclear Reactor
- 4 Cooling Towers
- 2 Backup Pumps
- 1 Control Center
- Temporary Waste Storage

Supports:
- Large industrial base
- Complete defense systems
- Advanced research facilities

Dual Reactor Configuration (80MW):

Area: 50x50 meters
Components:
- 2 Nuclear Reactors
- 8 Cooling Towers
- 4 Backup Pumps
- 1 Central Control Room
- Large Waste Processing Facility

Supports:
- Massive industrial complex
- Multiple large bases
- Ultimate defense systems

Fusion Reactor System

Fusion Reactor

Basic Stats:

• Output power: 200MW (ultimate power)
• Fuel type: Deuterium-tritium plasma
• Fuel consumption: Extremely low
• Pollution: Zero
• Research requirement: Late-game tech tree
• Footprint: 20x20 meters

Fusion Fuel Production

Deuterium Extraction:

Seawater → Heavy Water Extraction → Deuterium Separation → Deuterium Storage
   ↓              ↓                      ↓                      ↓
Water Pump   Electrolysis Unit      Centrifuge          High-Pressure Tank

Tritium Production:

Lithium Ore → Lithium-6 Enrichment → Neutron Irradiation → Tritium Production
     ↓              ↓                      ↓                      ↓
  Mining        Centrifuge              Reactor              Storage Tank

Fusion Reactor Construction

Construction Requirements:

• 💎 Rare materials: Superconductors, titanium alloy, tungsten steel
• 🔬 Advanced tech: Plasma physics, magnetic confinement
• ⚡ Startup energy: Requires 10MW startup power
• 🌡️ Cooling system: Liquid helium cooling (-269°C)

System Components:

[Plasma Heater] → [Magnetic Confinement Ring] → [Fusion Chamber]
                                                      ↓
                                              [Energy Conversion]
                                                      ↓
                                              [Power Output: 200MW]

[!TIP] Fusion reactor is the ultimate power source in the game. One fusion reactor equals 5 nuclear reactors with zero pollution!

Fusion Power Station Configuration

Standard Fusion Station:

Area: 40x40 meters
Components:
- 1 Fusion Reactor (200MW)
- Liquid Helium Cooling System
- Plasma Control System
- Magnetic Confinement Generator
- Emergency Backup Nuclear Reactor (40MW)

Total Power: 240MW

Supports:
- Entire planet's industrial needs
- Multiple large base networks
- Ultimate defense matrix
- Everything imaginable

Late-Game Power Recommendations

Late-Game Base (8-15 hours)

Power Setup:
- 1 Nuclear Reactor (40MW)
- Auxiliary Geothermal/Solar (10MW)
- Total Power: 50MW
- Batteries: 100MWh

Supports:
- Large-scale industrial production
- Complete defense systems
- Advanced tech research
- Multiple outposts

Ultimate Base (20+ hours)

Power Setup:
- 1 Fusion Reactor (200MW)
- 2 Backup Nuclear Reactors (80MW)
- Total Power: 280MW
- Super Capacitor Array: 500MWh

Supports:
- Everything imaginable
- Multiple large bases' power needs
- Planetary-scale industrial empire

Safety and Maintenance

Nuclear Reactor Safety Checklist

Daily Checks:

• ✅ Coolant level normal
• ✅ Temperature within safe range
• ✅ Radiation levels normal
• ✅ Fuel rod remaining capacity

Weekly Maintenance:

• 🔧 Check cooling pump operation
• 🔧 Test emergency systems
• 🔧 Clean cooling towers
• 🔧 Inspect containment wall integrity

Fuel Replacement:

• 📅 Replace fuel rods every 200 cycles
• ⚠️ Reduce power to 10% during replacement
• 🛡️ Wear protective equipment
• 📦 Safely store spent fuel

Emergency Response Plan

Cooling Failure:

1. Immediately activate emergency cooling
2. Reduce reactor power
3. Start backup water pumps
4. Evacuate nearby personnel

Radiation Leak:

1. Trigger automatic shutdown
2. Seal radiation zone
3. Initiate decontamination
4. Inspect containment breach

Common Issues

Issue 1: Insufficient Nuclear Fuel

Solutions:

• Establish multiple uranium mining lines
• Optimize centrifuge efficiency
• Research fuel reprocessing technology
• Supplement with fusion reactors

Issue 2: Nuclear Waste Accumulation

Solutions:

• Expand waste storage facilities
• Research waste reprocessing
• Use deep geological storage
• Consider space launch disposal

Issue 3: Fusion Reactor Startup Failure

Diagnosis:

• Check startup power sufficient (needs 10MW)
• Confirm fuel supply adequate
• Verify cooling system operational
• Check magnetic confinement system

Next Steps

After completing advanced power construction:

1. 📖 Optimize Grid Management Systems - Improve overall efficiency
2. 📖 Review Renewable Energy - As auxiliary power
3. 📖 Reinforce Power Basics - Understand energy fundamentals

Summary

Advanced power is the ultimate goal in StarRupture:

Key Points:

• ⚛️ Nuclear power essential for late game, 40MW per reactor
• 🔬 Fusion is ultimate power, 200MW zero pollution
• 🛡️ Safety systems critical, multiple redundancies required
• 🔄 Fuel production chain complex, needs complete industrial system
• 📊 Combine with auxiliary power for stable supply

From crude biomass generators to powerful fusion reactors, you've mastered all energy technology on Arcadia-7. Now nothing can stop you from building a planetary-scale industrial empire!