BreederWorkableElectricMultiblockMachine
The BreederWorkableElectricMultiblockMachine extends the fission framework to support isotope breeding. It manages a dual-cycle reaction: power generation and material transformation.
1. Breeding Mechanics
The core of the breeder is the Neutron Spectrum.
Blanket Rods:
The machine tracks activeBlankets (IFissionBlanketType). Each blanket has:
- inputKey: The material consumed (e.g., thorium).
- amountPerCycle: Quantity required for one breeding cycle.
- outputs: A list of BreedingOutput objects containing potential isotopes.
Output Distribution:
Unlike standard recipes, breeding uses a Weighted Distribution. When a cycle completes, the machine rolls for outputs based on: 1. Base Weight: The likelihood of an isotope forming. 2. Instability: A factor that increases the "Heat Cost" of breeding that specific isotope.
2. Resource Management
The Breeder handles blanket consumption via tickBlanketConsumption().
- Consumption: Similar to fuel rods, blankets are consumed gradually over a
durationTicksperiod. - Resource Recovery: Depleted blankets are pushed to output hatches.
- Spectrum Control: The machine uses
getPrimaryBlanket()to determine which "Breeding Mode" the reactor is currently in, which influences the output isotope pool.
3. UI and Jade Integration
The Breeder provides additional data to FissionMachineProvider:
- Current Blanket Input: The item/material currently being irradiated.
- Potential Outputs: A list of possible isotopes with their relative weights.
- Breeding Progress: Visual feedback on the isotope formation cycle.
4. Stability Hooks
The breeder is more sensitive to heat than the standard reactor.
- Instability Scaling: High-tier breeding outputs increase the reactor's lastRequiredCooling exponentially.
- Thermal Runaway: If heat management fails during a breeding cycle, the instability can cause a "Fission Surge," rapidly accelerating the meltdown timer.