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Project Phase 3 inSatisfactoryis where things start to get complicated, and only through dedication and efficiency will Ficsit Pioneers be able to deliver the requisite materials and save the day. Phase 3 unlocks Tiers 5 and 6, which greatly expand your ability to scale your factory.
Tier 6 in particular is exciting because it unlocks trains, which not only allow you to expand your factory even further than ever before, but they are also fun to drive around in. Below, we’ll take a look at every Tier 6 Milestone, how to complete it, and some tips for making progress in this Tier.
Tier 6 Milestones
There are five Tier 6 Milestones, and most of them are mainly focused on sidegrades rather than essential steps for completing the Phase. However, unlocking and making use of these new tools will definitely help as you build up your factory.
Modular Engine
Adaptive Control Unit
Industrial Manufacturingis the only truly essential Milestone in this Tier, unlocking several important components that will beused in project materials later on. In particular, the Manufacturer is a builder machine that takesthree or four materialsand combines them into a new, complex component.
Using Manufacturers is complicated, as you’ll need tofeed up to four different supply linesinto just one machine. Because of this, some Pioneers instead choose tobuild each base component elsewhere, in a dedicated factory for instance, thentransport them over to a central Manufacturerusing a Train.
This Milestone also inlocks theModular EngineandAdaptive Control Unit, which are both required for completing Phase 3 of the Space Elevator. Since Space Elevator components can’t be hand-crafted both of these will need to be made in a Manufacturer.
Empty Platform
Empty Platform With Catwalk
The Monorail Train Technology unlocks the ability to buildtrains and train stationsto supply items throughout the entire world. Trains definitelytake a bit of setting up first, requiring you to build tons of railways to various locations, but once you’ve set up the infrastructure, trains are relatively low maintenance.
When you break it down, trains are essentiallyfaster, larger conveyor belts, but this is oversimplifying their significance. Due to the size of Satisfactory’s world, it’s often unfeasible to build belts that travel hundreds of meters just for one resource. This, along with many other uses, is where trains shine.
Of course, you are by no means required to use trains, but they are a lot of fun to build up and get going.
Block Signal
Path Signal
The Railway Signalling Milestone unlocks signals that are used tocontrol your trains. Block Signals are used to create ‘block’ zones that, when a train enters it, prevent other trains from moving inside the block. Block Signals, along with Path Signals, are used tocontrol the flow of your railways, ensuring collisions do not occur and proper efficiency is maintained.
Pipeline Mk.2
Pipeline Pump Mk.2
The second level of Pipeline Engineering unlocksfaster Pipes. This Milestone isn’t the most interesting, but the faster speed of these pipes lets youclean up old factoriesordesign new onesthat are capable of increased production.
1,500 Concrete
Blueprint Designer Mk.2
Finally, we have the second level of the Blueprint Designer, unlocked through FICSIT Blueprints Mk.2 Milestone. The Blueprint Designer Mk.2 offers aslightly larger areato make Blueprints in, which is helpful now that we have access to larger machines like the Manufacturer.
Goals And Tips For Tier 6
Your first objective in Tier 6 is tocomplete the Industrial Manufacturing Milestone. Most importantly, this will unlocktwo of the three components needed to complete Phase 3, so you can get started producing those.
This Milestone will also let you startexperimenting with Manufacturers, which will become a big part of your factory going forward as more and more items require three or four input materials.
Next, we definitely recommend unlocking trains and playing around with them. Once you build your first railway, you’ll realize just how impactful trains can be. Setting up a railway network to your most visited locations willhelp you and your materials get around faster, and make the world feel a bit more connected.
Railway Signallingcan be saved for once you’ve gotten the hang of using trains. They are essential when you have multiple trains going, each with different routes and schedules, but before that, they don’t do much.
Pipeline Mk.2sshould be unlockedas soon as you need to upgrade your pipesto have larger capacity, while theMk.2 Blueprint Designercan beunlocked whenever you want. Blueprints are not necessary for progressing through this tier, but they can be handy if you have the foresight to build your designs in them.
Overall, your goal for this tier will be toset up Manufacturers and start building all the components you need for Phase 3 of the Space Elevator. As you expand your factory, be sure toleave space to grow, as the next Phase will only get more complicated.
