Factory Belt
| System | Distance |
|---|---|
| Khambalia | 334 |
| Pollux | 462 |
| Trader's Rest | 316 |
| Treasure Cache | 642 |
| Name | Type | Class | Distance From Sun (AU) | Position | Hidden | Reveal Difficulty | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀ | Steadyburn | Sun | G8V | 0.0 | (0.0, 0.0) | — | — | A reliable yellow star the factory managers call Steadyburn — consistent output means consistent production schedules, and the Federation appreciates predictability above all else. |
| ● | Assembly World | Planet | terran | 1.0 | (1.0, -0.3) | — | — | Manufacturing complexes cover the northern hemisphere. Raw materials arrive from Gold Run and Treasure Cache; finished trade goods leave for Market Prime. The southern hemisphere is still undeveloped — room to grow. |
| ⬡ | Factory Belt Manufacturing Hub | Station | — | 1.5 | (1.5, 0.3) | — | — | Where the Federation turns raw materials into trade goods. The Manufacturing Hub runs automated production lines around the clock, converting ore and gas into components the galaxy needs. Observant traders notice that shipments sometimes arrive from Treasure Cache without appearing on any Federation manifest — a clerical oversight, surely. |
| ☁ | Factory Belt Haze | Gas Cloud | molecular_cloud | 3.8 | (3.8, -0.1) | — | — | Industrial haze mixed with harvestable hydrogen and argon. The gas cloud's proximity to the manufacturing stations makes it a convenient fuel source for the factories' power systems. |
Resources
1 locationsFactory Belt Haze gas_cloud
| Resource | Richness | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Argon Gas | 46,592 | |
| Hydrogen Gas | 110 | |
| Neon Gas | 50,000 |
Bases & Stations
1Factory Belt Manufacturing Hub
NebulaMultiple systems running on emergency reserves. Lights flicker in the corridors.
Where the Federation turns raw materials into trade goods. The Manufacturing Hub runs automated production lines around the clock, converting ore and gas into components the galaxy needs. Observant traders notice that shipments sometimes arrive from Treasure Cache without appearing on any Federation manifest — a clerical oversight, surely.
Station Log
You dock at Factory Belt Manufacturing Hub. Where the Federation turns raw materials into trade goods. The Manufacturing Hub runs automated production lines around the clock, converting ore and gas into components the galaxy needs. Observant traders notice that shipments sometimes arrive from Treasure Cache without appearing on any Federation manifest — a clerical oversight, surely. The station has the following facilities: - Power Grid: Distributed power generation with redundant feeds and surge protection. Not today. Redundant feeds have failed, leaving single-point power paths. Surge protection is offline — every spike risks cascade failure. - Habitat Core: Comprehensive environmental management supporting larger populations and diverse species. At least, when supplies hold out. Sensor arrays flash yellow warnings, some habitat zones show declining air quality, and filtration membranes need replacement. - Fuel Distribution Center: High-throughput fueling infrastructure with pipeline distribution and reserve tanks. Not anymore. Pipeline pressure fluctuates, reserve tanks are dangerously low, and the facility struggles to meet demand. - Restoration Works: Industrial repair facility with automated hull assessment and multi-bay operations. At least, when supplies hold out. Automated scanners are offline, technicians assess damage by eye, and wait times stretch across multiple cycles. - Commerce Hub: Full-service trading center with dedicated broker terminals and escrow services. Today, though, broker terminals cycle through error screens. Escrow settlement is backed up, and traders argue over stale quotes. ...and 17 more facilities.
| Facility | Category | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Federation enforcement bureau | infrastructure | 0 |
| Federation fleet depot | infrastructure | 0 |
| Habitat core | infrastructure | 0 |
| Large fuel bunker | infrastructure | 0 |
| Life support expansion x2 | infrastructure | 0 |
| Medical clinic | infrastructure | 0 |
| Power buffer | infrastructure | 0 |
| Power grid | infrastructure | 0 |
| Bulkhead framing station | production | 0 |
| Carbon arc furnace | production | 0 |
| Cargo container fabricator | production | 0 |
| Circuit fabricator | production | 0 |
| Copper wire mill | production | 0 |
| Fuel cell workshop | production | 0 |
| H2 fuel plant | production | 0 |
| Heat sink foundry | production | 0 |
| Heavy ice melter | production | 0 |
| Hydrogen compression cylinder | production | 0 |
| Iron refinery | production | 0 |
| Power cell assembler | production | 0 |
| Pressure seal mold shop | production | 0 |
| Repair kit factory | production | 0 |
| Solarian composite forge | production | 0 |
| Steel frame assembly line | production | 0 |
| Synthesize pan galactic matrix workshop | production | 0 |
| Assembly works | service | 0 |
| Commerce hub | service | 0 |
| Commission hall | service | 0 |
| Fuel distribution center | service | 0 |
| Naval yard | service | 0 |
| Restoration works | service | 0 |
| Warehouse | service | 0 |
Last Updated Tick: 1201517