A question about production.

[The Pioneer]

Ok, I am a little confused with all the different types of shield production facilities.

Of course, you have to build a factory in each city but then come an array of choices. You have a choice (by researching the respective tech) of coal, hydro, solar & manufacturing plant. I know which of these produce more or less in terms of pollution but which combination gives me max shield production in my cities?


So long...

[Snotty]

the first free plants you mention all give 50% bonus but replace each other if built. Nuclear plants give 100% bonus but replace the other plants. The mfg plant can be built to give you an extra 50% on top.

To answer your question nuclear + mfg to get the highest bonus. If nuclear is not available then any other plant will do instead.

I think there is a thread in the strat forum about this, it might be worth doing a search.

[vmxa1]

That is about the size of it. You can only have one "power plant" at a time. If you have one and build another, it will replace the existing one. The only funny part is if you have say coal and build Hoover.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Hoover is definitely worth getting, but who builds nuclear plants as well in cities with the free hydro's ? I sometimes do if I really need the extra shields to fight a serious war.

[Snotty]

Everything you could ever want to know about Power plants

[bvoncranium]

Originally posted by Snotty
Everything you could ever want to know about Power plants

Excellent thread! Many thanks for posting the link.
- bvc

[Datajack Franit]

Try hoover dam AND nuclear plants

[jordie]

Yep, Hoover damn + nuclear plants + mfg gives you awesome powerhouses!

Oh and don't forget about the Iron Works, that increases production by an additional 100% in the city it is built.