ProductionMax Level 20
Metal Mine
Extracts metal from planetary crust. Core income source.
Effect per Level
| Level | Effect (cumulative) |
|---|---|
| 1 | +50 metal production |
| 5 | +250 metal production |
| 10 | +500 metal production |
| 20 | +1,000 metal production |
Cost Scaling
| Level | metal | crystal | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | 100 | 5m |
| 5 | 1,013 | 506 | 19m |
| 10 | 7,689 | 3,844 | 1h 43m |
| 20 | 443,368 | 221,684 | 49h 48m |
Formula: base_cost × 1.5^(level−1)
Requirements
No prerequisites — available from the start of your colony.
Unlocks
Strategy Tips
Upgrade Metal Mines early — metal is needed for every construction. Aim for level 10+ before branching out.
Lore
The foundation of every empire begins with a mine and a dream.