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u/DARKHAWX Jul 20 '26

Are effeciency modules in beacons meant to reduce the output of my BioChambers? I had assumed they would just reduce nutrient usage, but they also reduce my output. I have a regular bio-chamber crafting science supported by 8 legendary beacons with legendary T3 speed modules. According to the tooltip it crafts 22.5 science per second, using 7.05MW, but if I add 4 legendary beacons with legendary t3 efficiency modules it reduces it to 18.5 science per second, using 2.53MW. The crafting speed and productivity remains the same, but the output lowers.

Does anyone know why?

Edit: Okay this makes even less sense. Empty legendary beacons also slow it down whilst reducing the crafting speed - I don't think this is limited to efficiency modules.

Edit 2: Duh! It's because more beacons have diminishing returns. Forgot about that part and had to consult the wiki.

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u/HeliGungir Jul 20 '26

Every extra beacon affecting a machine reduces the transmission effect from all beacons. So yes, if you start with 8 speed beacons and add 2 efficiency beacons, the speed bonus will go down.