Oil
The viscous lifeblood powering advanced automation and synthetic materials.
Oil is a fundamental fluid resource found within the crust of Planet S, serving as the backbone for energy production and synthetic material manufacturing in FICSIT Industries operations. Extracted directly from underground reservoirs using specialized machinery, this viscous black liquid transforms through refinement into essential components like Fuel, Plastic, and Rubber. Without securing an Oil supply, players cannot progress beyond basic automation into advanced logistics or vehicle construction.
- Resource Type
- Fluid
- Extraction Structure
- Pumpjack
- Processing Machine
- Refinery
- Transport Method
- Fluid Pipes & Pumps
- Primary Derivatives
- Heavy Oil Residue, Fuel, Polymer Resin
- Physical State
- Liquid
- Power Requirement
- Required for Extraction
Lore & Background
Within the FICSIT corporate framework, Oil is classified as a Tier-2 strategic material. Its refinement unlocks the chemical pathways necessary for creating durable polymers and high-energy combustion fuels. The transition from raw crude to refined products symbolizes the player's growing influence over the planet's ecosystem, turning wild terrain into a sprawling network of pipes and refineries that hum with constant industrial activity.
In Their Own Story
The rhythmic clank of the Pumpjack echoed through the valley as the first barrel of black liquid surged through the pipe. Dust coated the boots of the engineer standing nearby, watching the flow meter climb steadily on their datapad. This was not just fuel; it was potential energy waiting to be shaped into plastic casings and rocket propellant. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the facility lights flickered on, powered by the very resource now flowing beneath them.
Reader's Guide
To begin harvesting, identify black fluid nodes scattered across the landscape, often near water sources or specific biomes. Place a Pumpjack directly over the node and ensure it is connected to your electrical grid for operation. Lay down Fluid Pipes to channel the crude oil into your factory complex, utilizing Pumps if elevation changes require assistance. Once transported, route the liquid into a Fluid Heater set to Distillation mode. This machine separates the crude mixture into Heavy Oil and Light Oil, unlocking advanced production chains. Heavy Oil is primarily converted into Rubber for tires and belts, while Light Oil yields Resin and Plastic for electronics. Store excess crude in Oil Tanks to buffer production spikes before refining. Finally, utilize these refined products in Chemical Plants or Assemblers to create Fuel for vehicles and construction. Efficient fluid management prevents leaks and ensures a steady supply chain for your expanding industrial empire on Planet S.
Did You Know?
- Oil nodes are the only resource type that requires fluid pipes rather than conveyor belts for transport.
- The Refinery is the exclusive machine capable of refining Crude Oil into Heavy Oil Residue, Fuel, and Polymer Resin.
- Fuel derived from Oil is not used to power the HUB; the HUB is powered by Biomass, Solid Biofuel, or Coal.
- Pumpjacks do not have a depleted state; resource nodes in Satisfactory are infinite, so Pumpjacks produce continuously.
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