Copper Ingot

Copper Ingot is the essential material for all electrical and electronic systems in StarRupture. While less abundant than iron, copper becomes increasingly critical as you progress into automation and power generation. Its excellent conductivity makes it irreplaceable for wiring, circuit boards, and advanced electronics. Every powered machine, from simple generators to complex quantum devices, requires copper in some form. Smart copper management separates efficient bases from struggling ones.

Primary Method: Smelt Copper Ore in a Furnace.

Detailed Methods:

• Primary Method: Smelt Copper Ore in a Furnace (1 ore = 1 ingot, takes 5 seconds)
• Copper Ore found in cave systems, rocky outcrops, and mountain regions
• Look for orange-tinted rock formations to identify copper deposits
• Requires Basic Pickaxe or better to mine
• Less common than iron - plan mining expeditions to copper-rich areas
• Can be obtained from deconstructing old electronics and machinery

Primary Uses:

• Wiring
• Electronics
• Alloy crafting

Detailed Applications:

• Wiring: Create power cables to connect generators to machines
• Circuit Boards: Essential component for all electronic devices
• Electronics: Used in assemblers, scanners, and automated systems
• Batteries: Combine with other materials to create energy storage
• Solar Panels: Major component in renewable energy systems
• Advanced Alloys: Mix with other metals for specialized components

Stack Size: 100