Centrifuge

The Centrifuge is a critical processing building available to both Folktails and Iron Teeth that converts raw Badwater into Extract, a valuable industrial resource. Unlocked at 750 Science Points, this powered facility takes Badwater collected by Badwater Pumps, Badwater Rigs, or Deep Badwater Pumps and refines it through centrifugal separation, producing Extract as its output. The Centrifuge transforms what would otherwise be a dangerous environmental contaminant into a useful material, making Badwater management not just a defensive necessity but a profitable industrial operation.

Extract produced by the Centrifuge is a versatile resource used in several advanced production chains. For Iron Teeth players, Extract is an essential input for Advanced Breeding Pods, which consume it alongside Berries to produce fully grown adult beavers. The resource also finds use in other high-tier manufacturing processes, making a steady Centrifuge output important for late-game industrial operations. The Centrifuge requires power to operate, so ensure your district's energy grid can support it alongside other powered buildings. Throughput depends on a consistent supply of Badwater, so pair each Centrifuge with adequate Badwater extraction infrastructure.

Building your first Centrifuge should coincide with establishing your Badwater collection infrastructure, whether through Badwater Pumps, Badwater Rigs, or Deep Badwater Pumps depending on your faction. Place the Centrifuge near your Badwater storage to minimize hauling distances, and ensure haulers or dedicated workers are available to transport both the input Badwater and the output Extract. For Iron Teeth players pursuing Advanced Breeding Pod production, the Centrifuge is a prerequisite in the supply chain and should be prioritized accordingly. Folktails players benefit from Centrifuge output for advanced manufacturing. In either case, the Centrifuge turns the threat of Badwater contamination into an economic opportunity, rewarding proactive contamination management with a steady stream of valuable Extract.