Resource
Coal
#coalFuel for forges and advanced production.
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Description
❖Produced by converting Wood in the Foundry. Powers advanced production facilities and is required for Dextronium synthesis.
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Coal is refined fuel created by processing Wood in the Foundry. It powers the intense heat required for advanced material processing in Furnaces and Reactors. The Foundry produces 15 Coal per tick while consuming 5 Wood for maintenance. Mountain terrain provides +30% bonus, and Dwarves gain +25% racial bonus. Winter actually increases coal production (+15%) as workers prefer underground mining. Coal is essential for the Dextronium production chain.
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Mountain terrain provides +30% bonus
- + Dwarves gain +25% racial bonus
- + Winter increases production by 15%
- + Required for Dextronium synthesis
Disadvantages
- - Requires Foundry building (Metallurgy research)
- - Consumes Wood for production
- - Desert terrain imposes -15% penalty