Module 2.2: Competing Resource Demand

Rotors

Open the factory to listen to ATA and work through the objectives at the same time.

Complete Reinforced Iron Plates to unlock this lesson.

Leaderboard

Objectives

  • Rotor >= 2.0/min
  • Reinforced Iron Plate >= 5.0/min
  • All inputs connected

Briefing from ATA

Your factory is growing, Pioneer. The Reinforced Iron Plate assembler is running. Now FICSIT needs Rotors.

Rotors require Iron Rods AND Screws — but your Screw production is already partially consumed by the RIP assembler. This is competing demand.

You'll need to manage the screw supply carefully. Both assemblers need screws, and there may not be enough to go around. Check your indicators closely.

Resource conflicts have caused 47% of pioneer reassignments. Plan accordingly.

Mission constraints

  • Iron Ore: 240/min available
  • Available recipes: Iron Ingot, Iron Plate, Iron Rod, Reinforced Iron Plate, Rotor, Screws.
  • Available buildings: Assembler, Constructor, Smelter.
  • Par time: 2:00 · a guide, not a deadline
  • No Somersloops.
  • Output targets count surplus available after your factory's own consumption.

Need a nudge?

Hint 1

Add an Assembler with the Rotor recipe (needs Iron Rods + Screws).

Hint 2

Rotors need 20 Iron Rods/min and 100 Screws/min per assembler.

Hint 3

Your existing screws are partially consumed by RIP — you may need to scale up.

Hint 4

Check the output indicators to see where demand exceeds supply.