Explosives Factory

The Explosives Factory is a late‑game production building that converts Metal parts and other inputs into explosive charges used for advanced constructions and certain combat or demolition tasks. It appears as part of the industrial tech tree and is typically unlocked after complex metalworking and chemistry research; its role is to turn processed metal into a high‑value, high‑impact resource that can be consumed by other structures or mission-specific events.

The factory requires substantial infrastructure: a steady supply of Metal parts (and any other specified reagents from tech descriptions) and reliable power and worker availability. It is intended to sit within an industrial district alongside Metalworking facilities and storage depots to minimize transport delays. Because it produces a valuable and sometimes scarce resource, players often prioritize safeguarded storage and efficient logistics to avoid production bottlenecks.

Practical notes and strategy:

• Place the Explosives Factory near Metal parts output (e.g., metal workshops or stockpiles) and close to power generation to keep uptime high.
• Protect production with redundant labour sources; if your beaver workforce is stretched thin, explosive output will drop.
• Store produced explosives in secure warehouses to prevent accidental loss and to have a buffer for sudden demands.
• Be mindful of recipe and balance changes across versions; for example, some historical updates adjusted input costs for related items (one noted change doubled the Metal parts needed for Iron Teeth from 30 Metal Blocks to 60 Metal parts), so check your current version’s tooltips for exact input/output figures.
• Because explosives are high‑value, consider routing logistics via automations (conveyors/foremen) where available to avoid manual hauling delays.

Use the in‑game tooltips and tech descriptions to confirm exact inputs, outputs, and unlock prerequisites for your installed game version.