1. THERMAL DYNAMICS
Heat builds up while the Reactor is ON. If the Turbine is also ON (Full Load), two coolers achieve a Steady State (zero heat change), while one cooler allows a very slow heat creep. To actively reduce heat, you must shut down the Turbine load or the Reactor while keeping at least one cooler active.
2. MW OUTPUT TARGET
Set your Output Target (0-120 MW). The reactor ramps up slowly to this value. Activating the Turbine accelerates this startup progress significantly. Failure to meet demand every 60s results in a blackout.
3. BUDGET EFFICIENCY
You start with $120,000. Systems drain funds constantly. Running two coolers is extremely expensive. Lowering your MW output target saves money. Successfully meeting demand every 60s awards a $5,000 Performance Bonus.
4. COOLING LOGIC
One cooler is cheap but allows heat creep. Two coolers are very costly: they halt heat generation at full load (Steady State) or vent heat if the Turbine load is removed from the system.
5. EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
- Steam Vent: Rapidly drops heat but kills power and is extremely expensive.
- SCRAM: Instantly shuts down the Reactor to halt heat generation.
- Goal: Survive 25 cycles for Grade A Qualification.
