Factories
A good way to think about how factories work in the Mainframe is that it's a reverse manufactoring system:
You start with a Blueprint -> Requirements -> Gather & Process -> Build
Ask yourself, "What do I need to make this Blueprint?", then design a factory run by NikNaks to build it!
Target Blueprint
A simple factory should produce Meshes of this target blueprint. It prepares and delivers materials to a Builder based on the blueprint specs.
The way to think about designing your factories are:
- Creating processed goods out of raw materials
- Moving goods and materials around space
Factories gather, process, and deliver materials to the builder, which is driven by a blueprint.
The blueprint what materials and what quantity must be presented.
Then a Builder NikNak takes the resources and builds the schematic in the blueprint!
A well designed factory should be autonomous!
How Factories affect your NikNaks
Working at factories wears NikNaks out - they get tired.
For every NikNak that works at your factory, you should make sure that they have a Bed and a house for sleeping at night!
NikNaks need to sleep at night to recharge...