Silicon Ore - Revision history

Antt1995 at 20:31, 17 October 2023

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	{{:{{PAGENAME}}/ItemInfo}}~~{{There should be stone not stone ore}}~~		{{:{{PAGENAME}}/ItemInfo}}</div>
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	==Summary==		==Summary==
	'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic [[:Category:Natural Resource\|natural resources]] found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.		'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic [[:Category:Natural Resource\|natural resources]] found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.

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	==Summary==		==Summary==

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Production Progression Chart

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	===Production Progression Chart===		===Production Progression Chart===
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	:''for more information on reading and using these charts, see [[Production Progression Chart]]''
	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; background-color:#0b161c		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; background-color:#0b161c
	! Stage 1		! Stage 1

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	==Summary==		==Summary==
	'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic resources found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.		'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic [[:Category:Natural Resource\|natural resources]] found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.

	It is mined with the [[Mining Machine]].		It is mined with the [[Mining Machine]].
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	Each level of the [[Veins Utilization (Upgrade)\|Veins Utilization]] [[Upgrades\|upgrade]] increases the mining rate by a flat 10%, and reduces the consumption rate by a compounding 6%.		Each level of the [[Veins Utilization (Upgrade)\|Veins Utilization]] [[Upgrades\|upgrade]] increases the mining rate by a flat 10%, and reduces the consumption rate by a compounding 6%.

	See [[Mining_Machine#Production_Upgrade\|here]] for a table of veins required to fill Belts per level of Veins Utilization.		See [[Mining_Machine#Production_Upgrade\|here]] for a table of veins required to fill [[Conveyor Belts\|Belts]] per level of Veins Utilization.

	==Used In==		==Used In==
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	* While it is possible to process Silicon Ore from [[Stone]] on your home planet, this is a highly inefficient and timely method. Most starting star systems have at least one planet with Silicon Veins. Mining these allows for much faster production.		* While it is possible to process Silicon Ore from [[Stone]] on your home planet, this is a highly inefficient and timely method. Most starting star systems have at least one planet with Silicon Veins. Mining these allows for much faster production.
	* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately [[Smelter\|smelt]] it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.		* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately [[Smelter\|smelt]] it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.
	* As it takes two Silicon Ore to produce each High-Purity Silicon, it can be advantageous to smelt the ore where it is mined before passing the silicon to a [[Interstellar Logistics Station]] for transport, as this halves the required trips.		* As it takes two Silicon Ore to produce each High-Purity Silicon, it can be advantageous to smelt the ore where it is mined before passing the silicon to an [[Interstellar Logistics Station]] for transport, as this halves the required trips.
	* Small quantities of Silicon Ore are sometimes found from rocks and pebbles ~~on the starter world~~ manually collected by the mech.		* Small quantities of Silicon Ore are sometimes found from rocks and pebbles manually collected by the mech on the starter world.

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Player Tips & Tricks

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	* Small quantities of Silicon Ore are sometimes found from rocks and pebbles on the starter world manually collected by the mech.		* Small quantities of Silicon Ore are sometimes found from rocks and pebbles on the starter world manually collected by the mech.


			{{Item Navbox}}
	[[Category:Item]]		[[Category:Item]]
	[[Category:Natural Resource]]		[[Category:Natural Resource]]

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Production Chain

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	\|Building=Mining Machine		\|Building=Mining Machine
	\|Replicator=No		\|Replicator=Mine
	\|Technology=		\|Technology=
	\|Recipe=		\|Recipe=

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Production Upgrades: add link

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	===Production Upgrades===		===Production Upgrades===
	Each level of the Veins Utilization upgrade increases the mining rate by a flat 10%, and reduces the consumption rate by a compounding 6%.		Each level of the [[Veins Utilization (Upgrade)\|Veins Utilization]] [[Upgrades\|upgrade]] increases the mining rate by a flat 10%, and reduces the consumption rate by a compounding 6%.

	See [[Mining_Machine#Production_Upgrade\|here]] for a table of veins required to fill Belts per level of Veins Utilization.		See [[Mining_Machine#Production_Upgrade\|here]] for a table of veins required to fill Belts per level of Veins Utilization.

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add line to summary on mined with mining machine. add production upgrades section, add note on occasional drop from rocks and pebbles.

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	==Summary==		==Summary==
	'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic resources found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.		'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic resources found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.

			It is mined with the [[Mining Machine]].

	It is [[Smelter\|smelted]] into [[High-Purity Silicon]]. It can be refined inefficiently from [[Stone]] if a natural source has not been found.		It is [[Smelter\|smelted]] into [[High-Purity Silicon]]. It can be refined inefficiently from [[Stone]] if a natural source has not been found.
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	\| {{riq\|Smelter\|1}} {{to}} {{riq\|Silicon Ore\|6}}		\| {{riq\|Smelter\|1}} {{to}} {{riq\|Silicon Ore\|6}}
	\|}		\|}

			===Production Upgrades===
			Each level of the Veins Utilization upgrade increases the mining rate by a flat 10%, and reduces the consumption rate by a compounding 6%.

			See [[Mining_Machine#Production_Upgrade\|here]] for a table of veins required to fill Belts per level of Veins Utilization.

	==Used In==		==Used In==
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	* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately [[Smelter\|smelt]] it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.		* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately [[Smelter\|smelt]] it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.
	* As it takes two Silicon Ore to produce each High-Purity Silicon, it can be advantageous to smelt the ore where it is mined before passing the silicon to a [[Interstellar Logistics Station]] for transport, as this halves the required trips.		* As it takes two Silicon Ore to produce each High-Purity Silicon, it can be advantageous to smelt the ore where it is mined before passing the silicon to a [[Interstellar Logistics Station]] for transport, as this halves the required trips.
			* Small quantities of Silicon Ore are sometimes found from rocks and pebbles on the starter world manually collected by the mech.

	[[Category:Item]]		[[Category:Item]]

imported>76561197971023681: /* Player Tips & Tricks */ add tip on smelting before transport via Interstellar Logistics Station.

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Player Tips & Tricks: add tip on smelting before transport via Interstellar Logistics Station.

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	==Player Tips & Tricks==		==Player Tips & Tricks==
	* While it is possible to process Silicon Ore from [[Stone]] on your home planet, this is a highly inefficient and timely method. Most starting star systems have at least one planet with Silicon Veins. Mining these allows for much faster production.		* While it is possible to process Silicon Ore from [[Stone]] on your home planet, this is a highly inefficient and timely method. Most starting star systems have at least one planet with Silicon Veins. Mining these allows for much faster production.
	* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately smelt it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.		* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately [[Smelter\|smelt]] it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.
			* As it takes two Silicon Ore to produce each High-Purity Silicon, it can be advantageous to smelt the ore where it is mined before passing the silicon to a [[Interstellar Logistics Station]] for transport, as this halves the required trips.

	[[Category:Item]]		[[Category:Item]]

imported>76561197971023681: formatting. add line about what it is smelted into to summary.

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formatting. add line about what it is smelted into to summary.

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	==Summary==		==Summary==
	Silicon ~~ore~~ is one of the basic resources found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally~~. One of the primary sources of Silicon is from refining [[Stone_Ore\|Stone Ore]]~~. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.		'''Silicon Ore''' is one of the basic resources found in the universe. Found in a few places in the galaxy, it can be harvested and processed locally. As a semi-conductor, Silicon is useful in many electrical applications, from transistors to processors. After refinement, other processes can make use of silicon to form complex components.

			It is [[Smelter\|smelted]] into [[High-Purity Silicon]]. It can be refined inefficiently from [[Stone]] if a natural source has not been found.

	==Production Chain==		==Production Chain==
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	==Player Tips & Tricks==		==Player Tips & Tricks==
	* While it is possible to process Silicon from Stone ~~Ore~~ on your home planet, this is a highly inefficient and timely method. Most starting star systems have at least one planet with Silicon Veins. Mining these allows for much faster production.		* While it is possible to process Silicon Ore from [[Stone]] on your home planet, this is a highly inefficient and timely method. Most starting star systems have at least one planet with Silicon Veins. Mining these allows for much faster production.
	* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately smelt it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.		* As there is only one use for Silicon Ore, it is best to immediately smelt it into [[High-Purity Silicon]] as opposed to storing Silicon Ore.