Metallurgy
#MetallurgyAdvanced metals - +20% Mineral/Coal, unlocks Foundry.
Description
❖Advanced metalworking. Enables foundries and furnaces with +20% mineral and coal production.
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Metallurgy advances your understanding of metals and their properties. Foundries can now process ores more efficiently, while furnaces achieve temperatures that allow new alloys. This research is essential for advanced weapons and equipment. The +20% Mineral and Coal production bonus significantly improves metal output.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Costs
Consumed when created
Effects
All values are RATIOS. +% = bonus, -% = penalty. Effects multiply other systems.
Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + +20% Mineral production (permanent)
- + +20% Coal production (permanent)
- + Unlocks Foundry building
- + Unlocks Furnace building
- + Enables AdvancedAlchemy, Aeronautics
- + Enables MasterCraftsmanship, AdvancedConstruction
Disadvantages
- - Requires Mining AND Masonry
- - Cost: 400 research, 11000 gold
- - Research time: 45000ms
Warnings
- ! Strong production bonus
- ! Gates advanced tech paths
- ! Essential for late-game economy
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
Permanent +20% Mineral and Coal production ratios. Stacks with Mining and Field bonuses.