Automation Apparatus Catalog
Mechanical specifications and architectural guidelines for every core production and logistics facility in Version 1.0.
Quick Answer: Alchemy Factory 1.0 adds 7 industrial apparatus — Brew Barrel, Arcane Fountain, Wagon Terminal, Transmutation Cauldron, Lift Conveyor Hub, Smelting Crucible and Grand Portal — each with a fixed input coupling and role. Build vertical; chain outputs directly into retail.
Brew Barrel (1.0 New)
The specialized processing chamber for the 1.0 Beverage category. Connects to clean fluid pipe inputs and botanical hopper feeds to ferment high-value commercial drinks.
Arcane Fountain (1.0 New)
Automated throwing apparatus that continuously searches for valid receiving receptacles, catapulting intermediate catalysts across factory floor obstacles without conveyors.
Wagon Terminal & Rails
High-throughput rail logistics station. Buffers bulk ore and supplies, deploying mechanical wagons that transport cargo stacks across sprawling inter-district networks.
Grand Portal
Mystical storefront expansion gateway. Summons affluent clientele from distant metropolises into your retail halls, substantially expanding customer volume.
Industrial Apparatus Specification Matrix
Engineering characteristics and operational guidelines across Version 1.0 production and material handling infrastructure:
| Apparatus | Classification | Input Coupling | Primary Operational Role | Optimal Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Barrel | Fluid Fermentation | Fluid Pipe + Hopper | Fermenting high-tier beverages for retail chillers | Automate direct bottling feed to front counter |
| Arcane Fountain | Ballistic Catapult | Target Container Range | Catapults intermediate items over terrain and obstacles | Bypasses long conveyor paths with zero belt physics load |
| Wagon Terminal | Bulk Rail Transit | Dedicated Rail Tracks | Inter-district high-capacity freight transfer | Connects remote mining hubs directly to dispatch docks |
| Transmutation Cauldron | Catalytic Synthesis | 3 Non-Repeating Inputs | Recombines agricultural surplus into minerals and catalysts | Anchor to 300% Fertilizer efficiency farm loops |
| Lift Conveyor Hub | Vertical Logistics | Multi-Floor Belts | Transports planks, gears, and ingots up multi-story compounds | Cluster around central stairwell for fast floor access |
| Smelting Crucible | Thermal Smelter | Fuel / Pure Powder Feed | Refines pure mineral dusts into cast metal ingots | Connect pure gold dust output directly to coin press |
| Grand Portal | Commercial Conduit | Retail Expansion Node | Summons distant metropolitan shoppers into retail halls | Position at front boulevard to maximize store footfall |
Vertical Factory Architecture
Building upward rather than sprawling across the countryside dramatically minimizes travel time. Construct a central stairwell flanked by vertical lift conveyors delivering construction supplies (planks, nails, gears) to every floor. Segment production by elevation: agricultural nurseries on ground level, cauldron arrays on mid floors, and luxury processing on upper tiers.
Ballistic Routing Optimization
In large factories, thousands of active conveyor belt entities create substantial CPU simulation load. Deploy Arcane Fountains and catapult launch pads for inter-building transit. Projectiles travel along simple trajectories, bypassing obstacles without collision calculations, preserving frame rates while moving goods across the factory grounds.