Ion Thrusters
By StarRupture Data Team · Patch-checked against in-game values
Ion Thrusters is a resources entry with 1 craft route, mainly in Facturer. It supports 1 downstream chain, including Payload Stage. Use this page to compare recipe inputs, required buildings, and throughput before expanding your factory lines.
Crafting is available through 1 route with Facturer as the primary workbench. It is consumed by 1 downstream chain such as Payload Stage. Validate building count, power draw, and byproduct flow before scaling.
Stack Size
100
Recipes
1
Used In
1
How to Craft
Used In (1)
Production Notes
Primary throughput comes from Facturer, with peak single-route output around 6 per minute. Common upstream feeds include Pump, Pressure Tank, and Ion Injector, so buffer coverage and transport stability matter more than raw machine count.
Current demand spans 1 downstream chain, including Payload Stage. Use calculator presets to align targets, supporting machines, and power budget before expanding new branches.
Optimization Checklist
Scale in stages: secure input flow first, lock throughput in Facturer, then expand output modules. Expanding too early usually shifts bottlenecks from crafting speed to transport and grid stability.
Rate changes can ripple across multiple downstream products. Re-check ingredient buffers, machine uptime, and line utilization after each adjustment to catch hidden deficits early.
- Set a clear target rate before adding machines, then size input buffers to absorb short-term supply variance.
- Benchmark output in Facturer and monitor power draw per additional machine.
- Track upstream dependencies (Pump, Pressure Tank, and Ion Injector) and keep a fallback route for the highest-risk material.
- Validate downstream demand from Payload Stage so expansion stays demand-driven.
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Chain References
Jump from Ion Thrusters into the machine, input materials, and downstream products most likely to affect your next planning decision.
Primary building
FacturerCommon inputs
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Properties
Tip: This item is used in 1 different recipes. Check the calculator to plan your production chain.
Ion Thrusters Planning FAQ
How do you make Ion Thrusters in StarRupture?
Ion Thrusters is produced through 1 recipe, with Facturer acting as the main production building in this dataset. Start from the listed inputs, confirm per-minute throughput, then open the calculator preset before scaling the chain.
What is Ion Thrusters used for in StarRupture?
Ion Thrusters currently feeds 1 downstream recipe, including Payload Stage. Review those outputs before raising target throughput so demand stays aligned with production.
What should you check before scaling Ion Thrusters?
Validate input flow from Pump, Pressure Tank, and Ion Injector, confirm machine uptime, and compare expected versus actual output before duplicating the line. Stable buffers matter more than raw machine count when this item feeds larger chains.