# Simik

Pyanodons item · internal name `simik` · type `module` · stack size 50 · fuel value 800MJ · first craftable in tier 6 (pY science pack 3, [tier 6](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/6.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik/

## Produced by (9 recipes)

### Simik (`simik`)

- 350 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 5 × [Alien sample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/alien-sample01.md), 5 × [cDNA](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cdna.md), 30 × [Biosample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-sample.md), 1 × [Simik codex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-codex.md), 1 × [Tiger DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-tiger-sample.md), 1 × [Lizard DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-lizard-sample.md), 5 × [Unknown and exotic alien DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/strorix-unknown-sample.md), 200 × [Artificial blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/artificial-blood.md), 700 × [Blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/blood.md), 100 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md)
- Results: 1 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Creature chamber MK 01, Creature chamber MK 02, Creature chamber MK 03, Creature chamber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk01.md)

### Simik (`caged-simik-1`)

- 100 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [Simik pup](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-pup.md), 3 × [Stone wool](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-wool.md), 1 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 1 × [Simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-01.md), 10 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 2 × [Olefins barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/olefin-barrel.md)
- Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 5 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Simik den MK 01, Simik den MK 02, Simik den MK 03, Simik den MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk01.md)

### Simik (`simik-recharge`)

- 10 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 2 × [Tired simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-simik.md), 1 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 1 × [Simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-01.md)
- Results: 2 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Pyphoon bay
- Unlocked by: [Domestication - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/domestication-mk04.md)

### Simik (`caged-simik-2`)

- 100 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 10 × [Simik pup](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-pup.md), 3 × [Stone wool](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-wool.md), 1 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 1 × [Simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-01.md), 2 × [Olefins barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/olefin-barrel.md), 2 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 5 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 5 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md)
- Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 10 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Simik den MK 01, Simik den MK 02, Simik den MK 03, Simik den MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk02.md)

### Simik (`caged-simik-3`)

- 100 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 15 × [Simik pup](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-pup.md), 3 × [Stone wool](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-wool.md), 1 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 5 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 2 × [Olefins barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/olefin-barrel.md), 2 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 5 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 1 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md)
- Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 15 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Simik den MK 01, Simik den MK 02, Simik den MK 03, Simik den MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md)

### Simik (`simik-recharge-2`)

- 5 s · tier 8
- Ingredients: 4 × [Tired simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-simik.md), 1 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 1 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md)
- Results: 4 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Pyphoon bay
- Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md)

### Simik (`art-simik`)

- 8 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 100 × [Artificial blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/artificial-blood.md), 50 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md), 1 × [Tissue engineered fat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tissue-engineered-fat.md), 1 × [Scaffold free bones](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/scafold-free-bones.md), 1 × [Laboratory grown brain](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/laboratory-grown-brain.md), 1 × [In vitro meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/in-vitro-meat.md), 1 × [Biomimetic skin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biomimetic-skin.md), 1 × [Bioartificial guts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bioartificial-guts.md)
- Results: 10 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Creature chamber MK 01, Creature chamber MK 02, Creature chamber MK 03, Creature chamber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Mass creature production](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mass-production.md)

### Simik (`caged-simik-4`)

- 100 s · tier 10 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Simik pup](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-pup.md), 3 × [Stone wool](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-wool.md), 1 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 2 × [Olefins barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/olefin-barrel.md), 7 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 10 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 1 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md), 5 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md)
- Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 20 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md)
- Made in: Simik den MK 01, Simik den MK 02, Simik den MK 03, Simik den MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk04.md)

### Simik (`simik-earth-sample-turd`)

- 350 s · tier ?
- Ingredients: 5 × [Alien sample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/alien-sample01.md), 5 × [cDNA](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cdna.md), 30 × [Biosample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-sample.md), 1 × [Simik codex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-codex.md), 1 × [Tiger DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-tiger-sample.md), 1 × [Lizard DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-lizard-sample.md), 1 × [Unknown and exotic alien DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/strorix-unknown-sample.md), 200 × [Artificial blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/artificial-blood.md), 700 × [Blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/blood.md), 100 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md)
- Results: 1 × [Simik](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik.md), 0.8 × [Tiger DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-tiger-sample.md) (80% chance), 0.8 × [Lizard DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-lizard-sample.md) (80% chance)
- Made in: Creature chamber MK 01, Creature chamber MK 02, Creature chamber MK 03, Creature chamber MK 04
- Unlocked by an upgrade choice (script), not research

## Used in (2 recipes)

- Simik Boiler (`simik-boiler`, tier 6) → [Simik Boiler](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-boiler.md)
- Phase 2 simik breeding program (`simik-mk02`, tier 7) → [Simik MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk02.md)