Gene Storage

A specialized storage container for traits harvested from creatures. Requires a GeneScanner and power to access the stored traits.

Item details

DLC
Bob's Tall Tales
Type
Structure
Health
500
Item slots
15200
Weight
4
Stack size
1
Required level
86
Engram points
17
Prerequisites
  • Gene Scanner
Crafted in
  • Fabricator
Required stations
  • Fabricator
  • Refining Forge
  • Mortar and Pestle

Crafting materials

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Direct crafting costs for Gene Storage
Ingredient1 craft10 crafts100 crafts
Cementing Paste3003,00030,000
Electronics1201,20012,000
Polymer2202,20022,000
Crystal or Primal Crystal5005,00050,000
Metal Ingot7007,00070,000

Base recipe costs. Combine recipes and calculate raw materials in the resource calculator.

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