Planetary buildings

Overview

All planetary structures are placed directly on a planet via Planet Mode. A Command Center of the appropriate type for the target planet must first be deployed while you have it available in the cargo hold of a ship present and undocked in the target system. While you can technically issue a docking command and then bring up planet view before you dock, you will be unable to deploy a Command Center that way (you will get an error about not being within range)

After you've deployed your Command Center you can then build any other structure, already customized for the planet type. You can build structures while docked.

The following table summarizes the available structures, with further details in the next sections. You need one level of the Command Center Upgrades skill to use the Command Center versions beyond Basic.

Building Type	CPU	Power	Storage	Cost (isk)
Basic Command Center	1007+	5373+	500	?
Limited Command Center	6616+	8322+	500	?
Standard Command Center	12002+	11121+	500	?
Improved Command Center	17530+	13995+	500	?
Advanced Command Center	23057+	16868+	500	?
Elite Command Center	28037+	19368+	500	?
Extractor	100	800	0	150000
Basic Industrial Facility	100	800	0	225000
Advanced Industrial Facility	300	600	0	450000
High Tech Production Plant	900	400	0	900000
Storage Facility	300	600	10000	600000
Launchpad	1600	600	10000	1125000
Link*	10	5	0	0

• = see the Link section for the additional distance cost associated with links

Command Centers

Details go here

Extractors

Draws raw resources out of the ground and then routes them to either storage or a first level processor.

Processors

Processors, also known as factories, are used to convert one type of planetary resource or product into a different product.

Basic Industry Facility

Turns basic planetary resources into the first level materials.

Advanced Industry Facility

Turns first level materials into second level materials.

High Tech Production Plant

Produces the final tier of products. Not released as of May 4th

Storage Facilities

Used as a buffer to hold resources or product prior to being converted or shipped to orbit.

Launchpad

An alternative to using your Planetary Command Center (PCC) as a launching point. Launchpads have more storage then PCCs and are less expensive for moving goods to orbit. They connect with a Cargo Link in orbit around the planet, from where you can interact with the Launchpad from a ship. This is the only way to move material down to the planet surface.

Planetary Links

Links are used to connect planetary buildings together so that you can route goods between them.

In addition to the base rate to build a link, it also costs 0.15 cpu and power per kilometer. This means links can be more expensive on larger planets. A handy table is available to estimate your cost.

Links also have a set capacity and can be upgraded. More details pending

Link cost by distance

Link Distance (km)	CPU (tf)	Power (MW)
2.5	11	6
10	12	7
20	14	9
50	18	13
100	26	21
200	41	36
500	81	86
1000	156	161
2000	310	305
5000	761	756
40000	6005	6000