Buildings Database
Complete guide to all constructible structures in StarRupture. Extractors, processors, power systems, defense turrets, and logistics. Unlock requirements and construction costs included.
Extraction Buildings
Automated resource gathering from ore deposits and gas vents.
Ore Excavator
ExtractionThe backbone of your automated resource gathering. Place on flat ore deposits to continuously extract Titanium, Wolfram, or Calcium ore. Connect output to Smelters via rails for full automation.
Construction Cost
- Basic Building Material (BBM)
- Titanium Bars
- Wolfram Plates
Helium-3 Extractor
ExtractionSpecialized extractor for Helium-3 gas vents. Must be placed directly on purple geysers. Requires significant power infrastructure. Essential for Glass, Accumulators, and Aerogel production.
Construction Cost
- Advanced components
- Titanium Sheets
- Wolfram Wire
- Glass (for some variants)
Sulphur Extractor
ExtractionLate-game extractor for hazardous Sulphur deposits. Must be placed during brief windows after Rupture events when toxic gas temporarily clears. Required for advanced late-game crafting.
Construction Cost
- Advanced materials
- Corrosion-resistant components
- High-tier processed materials
Processing Buildings
Refine raw materials into usable components and products.
Smelter
ProcessingPrimary ore processing building. Converts raw Titanium, Wolfram, and Calcium ore into refined Bars and Blocks. Connect to Ore Excavators via rails for automated production chains.
Recipes Available
- 2× Titanium Ore → 2× Titanium Bar (Default)
- 2× Wolfram Ore → 2× Wolfram Bar (Default)
- 2× Calcium Ore → 2× Calcium Block (Unlock: 1,000 Ca)
Fabricator
ProcessingSecondary processing for refined materials. Creates Sheets, Plates, Beams, Rods, Wires, and advanced components like Rotors and Tubes. Essential for mid-game progression.
Key Recipes
- Basic Building Material (Ti + W Ore)
- Titanium Sheets, Beams, Rods
- Wolfram Plates, Wire
- Rotors, Tubes, Stabilizers (Blueprint required)
Furnace
ProcessingHigh-temperature processing for advanced materials. Creates Glass (requires Helium-3), Wolfram Powder, Calcium Powder, and Inductors. Critical for mid-to-late game progression.
Key Recipes
- Glass: 2× Calcium Ore + 1× Helium-3
- Wolfram Powder: Wolfram Bars
- Calcium Powder: Calcium Blocks
- Inductor: Wolfram Wires + Components
Assembler
ProcessingEnd-game assembly station for the most complex components. Combines multiple processed materials into final products. Requires extensive infrastructure and power.
Power Buildings
Generate and distribute electricity to your base.
Base Core
Power / CoreThe foundation of any base. Defines the building zone where structures can be placed. Distributes power from generators to connected buildings. Deploy multiple cores to expand your base footprint.
Solar Generator v1
PowerPrimary power generation for early-mid game. Output varies with day/night cycle. Build multiple generators to meet growing power demands. Essential for running extractors and processors.
Accumulator
Power StorageStores excess power during the day for use at night. Essential for 24/7 automated production. Requires Helium-3 to craft, making it a mid-game priority after unlocking He-3 extraction.
Defense Buildings
Protect your base from hostile creatures and Rupture events.
Auto Turret
DefenseAutomated defense turret that targets and fires at hostile creatures. Requires ammunition supply. Place strategically around base perimeter for optimal coverage during Rupture events.
Walls & Barriers
DefensePhysical barriers to funnel enemies into kill zones or protect critical infrastructure. Multiple tiers available with increasing durability. Combine with turrets for effective base defense.
Logistics Buildings
Transport materials between buildings automatically.
Rails / Conveyors
LogisticsConnect extractors to processors and processors to storage. Essential for automated production chains. Plan rail layouts carefully to avoid bottlenecks and optimize throughput.
Tips
- Ore Excavator → Smelter → Fabricator chain
- Use splitters for multiple outputs
- Mergers combine multiple inputs
- Keep rail paths short for efficiency
Orbital Cargo Launcher
LogisticsLaunch materials to orbital corporations to gain reputation and unlock new technologies. Essential for progression through corporation levels. Submit requested materials for bonus reputation.
Storage Buildings
Store resources and items for later use.
Storage Container
StorageBuffer storage for production chains. Connect to rails to automatically store output from processors. Essential for managing overflow and maintaining continuous production.
Basic Item Printer
CraftingPersonal crafting station for ammunition, medical supplies, and consumable items. Place near your main base for quick access. Recipes unlock as you progress through corporations.
Building Tips
- Power First: Always ensure adequate power before expanding
- Plan Layouts: Leave space for rail connections and future expansion
- Multiple Cores: Deploy additional Base Cores to expand build area
- Defense Priority: Build turrets before Rupture events intensify
- Automation Chain: Excavator → Smelter → Fabricator → Storage