Factory
The Factory is a destination that was added in The Iron Rig DLC. It is operated by the Engineer. The Factory allows the player to craft blueprints for various improved equipment, such as rods, nets, crab pots, and bait. Each upgraded tier of the Factory unlocks more blueprints. Each tier becomes available to unlock by completing a phase of the Strange Specimens pursuit.
Tier 1
The first tier of the Factory is available immediately after powering the Generator for the Foreman. The upgrade to Tier 1 costs one Ironhaven Crate. Tier 1 of Factory unlocks the blueprints for the advanced rods.
Because of your help getting things running here, I'm permitted to improve your equipment with our tech.
| Equipment | Blueprint | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Infused Winch |  |
Ironhaven Crate x1 Dark Canister x1 Hydraulic Rod x1 |
| Infused Rod |  |
Ironhaven Crate x1 Flexible Fish Pole x1 |
| Infused Hoist |  |
Ironhaven Crate x1 Dark Canister x1 Fathomless Winch x1 |
| Infused Coiling Rod |  |
Ironhaven Crate x1 Dark Canister x1 Anti-Tangle Line x1 |
| Infused Fireproof Rod |  |
Ironhaven Crate x1 Dark Canister x1 Heat Resistant Line x1 |
Tier 2
The second tier of the Factory is available after completing the first phase of the Strange Specimens pursuit by delivering four fish from The Marrows. The upgrade to Tier 2 costs one Ironhaven Crate. Tier 2 of Factory unlocks the blueprints for the Siphon Trawler, Material Harvester, and Flotsam Trap.
These are some designs I've been tinkering with for passive harvesting methods.
| Equipment | Blueprint | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Siphon Trawler | Ironhaven Crate x1 Basic Trawl Net x1 | |
| Material Harvester | Ironhaven Crate x1 Basic Trawl Net x1 | |
| Flotsam Trap | Ironhaven Crate x1 Basic Crab Pot x1 |
Tier 3
The third tier of the Factory is available after completing the second phase of the Strange Specimens pursuit by delivering four fish from Gale Cliffs. The upgrade to Tier 3 costs two Ironhaven Crate. Tier 3 of Factory unlocks the blueprints for the Soothing Tea, Hull Repair Kit, and Harvester's Repair Pack.
We've got various off-cuts and scraps here, I can usually turn them into something.
| Equipment | Blueprint | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Repair Kit | Ironhaven Crate x1 | |
| Harvester's Repair Pack x2 | Ironhaven Crate x1 | |
| Soothing Tea x2 | Ironhaven Crate x1 |
Tier 4
The fourth tier of the Factory is available after completing the third phase of the Strange Specimens pursuit by delivering four fish from Gale Cliffs. The upgrade to Tier 4 costs two Ironhaven Crate. Tier 4 of Factory unlocks the blueprints for the Aberrated Bait, Insta-Crab Bait, and Exotic Bait.
I reckon we can repurpose some of that slag from the Science Lab. Toss it into the water, see what turns up to investigate.
| Equipment | Blueprint | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Aberrated Bait | Mixed Bait x1 Dark Splash x2 Rot x2 | |
| Insta-Crab Bait | Mixed Bait x1 Dark Splash x1 Rot x1 | |
| Exotic Bait | Mixed Bait x1 Dark Canister x1 |