Energy

Every system you own runs its own power grid. The Reactor supplies the budget and every other building uses its power. If demand goes over supply, the grid struggles to keep up, and the whole system slows down.

How it works

Each structure in a system pulls a small amount of energy while it operates. The Reactor sets the ceiling. As long as your total draw stays below that ceiling, everything runs at full speed.

What is a deficit

When you're over budget, the system enters a deficit. While in deficit:

• Resource production slows down.

• Building and upgrading takes longer.

• Trade Hub credit income drops.

• The worse energy deficit you have, the worse the effect is

It's not a hard stop. Things still happen, just more slowly. Long-running deficits may cost you hours of progress.

How to recover

If possible, upgrade your reactor. The other option is to downgrade something that uses energy.

A tip

Plan Reactor upgrades a step ahead of your other structures. A Reactor that's always one level beyond demand keeps the whole system at full speed without you ever having to think about it.