Electronics
Production Technology • Tier 2
Overview
Electronics represents the leap from mechanical systems to powered technology in StarRupture. This mid-tier research unlocks circuit boards, wiring, and batteries - the fundamental components of all electrical systems. Electronics is the gateway to automation, power generation, and advanced machinery. Without this technology, players remain limited to manual crafting and fuel-burning devices. Researching electronics opens up entire new branches of the tech tree, including automation, power generation, and defensive systems.
Cost
200 DP
Data Points required to unlock
Prerequisites
Unlock Requirements
- Requires Smelting technology first
- Costs 200 Data Points (DP)
- Need stable copper ingot production before researching
- Recommended after establishing basic base and smelting operation
- Gather materials: 20 copper ingots, 10 iron ingots, 5 glass
- Build Research Station if not already done
Benefits
- Unlock Circuit Board crafting - Core component for all machines
- Unlock Wiring - Connect power systems throughout your base
- Unlock Battery - Store electrical energy for backup power
- Enable research of Automation Basics and Power Generation
- Allow construction of powered machines and assemblers
- Open path to advanced technologies and end-game content
Tips
- Research electronics after you have stable iron and copper production
- Build dedicated circuit board production line - you'll need hundreds
- Stockpile copper ingots before researching - circuits use lots of copper
- Research Power Generation immediately after Electronics
- Don't skip this tech - it's required for almost all advanced items
- Set up automated circuit board production as soon as possible
- Keep 50+ circuit boards in storage for machine construction