Quantum Reactor

Quantum Reactor
Unmatched clean energy up to 620W. Fuel type will decide power output. Heats up, heat increases output. Left Input: On/Off Switch
Category	wire
Slot count	1
Rarity	legendary
Price	2500
Colony tags	science
ID	fu_quantumgenerator

Unlocked by Quantum Nucleonics (Electronics tree).

The Quantum Reactor is the most efficient Power generator crafted at the Power Station and the second-most powerful generator, outclassed only by the ultra-rare Precursor Reactor, and can output 620W at its highest capacity. It can use bio-fuels and high-end fuels such as Solarium Stars and Plutonium.

Unlike the Fission Reactor, Small and Large Fusion Reactors, this reactor emits no radiation and requires no coolant. As a consequence, it produces no Toxic Waste. However, this means it can be safely placed anywhere without having to consider side effects or worry about explosions.

Power produced by Quantum Reactor is a sum of two numbers:

Total power = Power from fuel + Power from heat

Power from fuel depends on the type of fuel (see #Accepted fuel below).

Power from heat is initially 0. When fuel is placed into the Quantum Reactor, the reactor starts heating up (5% per second, reaching maximum heat after 20 seconds), and its power increases as follows:

If the reactor is not working, its heat level is decreased by 5% every second.

The following table will list the fuel items that the Quantum Reactor will accept. The "Maximum Power" column includes the reactor heat. The non-heat output power of a fuel source is always equal to its usage time.