# Arqad - Stage 2 (technology)

internal name `arqad-mk02` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02/

## Cost

1600 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (3)

- [Chitin processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/chitin.md)
- [Dhilmos - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/dhilmos.md)
- [Moondrop - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/moondrop-mk03.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [pY science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-science-pack-3.md)

## Unlocks (15 recipes)

### Arqad egg (`arqad-egg-3`)

- 20 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md), 10 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md), 3 × [Arqad honey barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-honey-barrel.md), 10 × [Natural gas barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/natural-gas-barrel.md), 2 × [Red hot coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/redhot-coke.md), 15 × [Ralesia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ralesia.md), 1 × [Yaedols](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/yaedols.md), 3 × [Arqad jelly barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-jelly-barrel.md)
- Results: 16 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 25 × [Arqad egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg.md), 0.999 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md) (99.9% chance)
- Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad nest (`arqad-egg-nests-2`)

- 70 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 10 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 1 × [Arqad honey barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-honey-barrel.md), 1 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md), 2 × [Vrauk](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vrauks.md), 3 × [Vrauk food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vrauks-food-01.md), 5 × [Arqad jelly barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-jelly-barrel.md)
- Results: 6 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 2 × [Arqad nest](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Filled comb (`arqad-filled-comb-2`)

- 50 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 9 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md), 10 × [Native flora](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/native-flora.md), 4 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 2 × [Tall oil barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tall-oil-barrel.md), 1 × [Yaedols](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/yaedols.md), 2 × [Red hot coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/redhot-coke.md)
- Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 9 × [Filled comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filled-comb.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad honeycomb (`arqad-filled-honeycomb-2`)

- 70 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 6 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md), 1 × [Ulric](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ulric.md), 1 × [Navens](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/navens.md), 5 × [Skin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/skin.md), 5 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md)
- Results: 6 × [Arqad honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/honeycomb.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad jelly barrel (`arqad-jelly-01`)

- 100 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Rennea](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rennea.md), 1 × [Carbon black](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carbon-black.md), 3 × [BTX barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/btx-barrel.md)
- Results: 3 × [Arqad jelly barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-jelly-barrel.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad MK02 genetic engineering (`arqad-mk02`)

- 100 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 25 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 5 × [Raw coal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/raw-coal.md), 2 × [Mutant enzymes barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mutant-enzymes-barrel.md), 25 × [Iron enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-fueloil.md)
- Results: 0.005 × [Arqad MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk02.md) (0.5% chance), 0.8 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (80% chance), 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md)
- Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad nest MK 02 (`arqad-mk02-breeding`)

- 100 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk02.md), 2 × [Ulric](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ulric.md), 5 × [Filled comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filled-comb.md)
- Results: 1 × [Arqad nest MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest-2.md), 5 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad maggots MK 02 (`arqad-mk02-hatching`)

- 50 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 5 × [Arqad egg MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-2.md), 100 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 4 × [Arqad maggots MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-2.md)
- Made in: Incubator MK 01, Incubator MK 02, Incubator MK 03, Incubator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad egg MK 02 (`arqad-mk02-incubating`)

- 100 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad nest MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest-2.md), 2 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 1 × [Filled milk barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel-milk.md), 1 × [Ulric food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ulric-food-01.md)
- Results: 20 × [Arqad egg MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-2.md), 1 × [Empty milk barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-barrel-milk.md)
- Made in: Ulric corral, Ulric corral MK 02, Ulric corral MK 03, Ulric corral MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad MK 02 (`arqad-mk02-maturing`)

- 100 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 9 × [Arqad maggots MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-2.md), 10 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md), 2 × [Dhilmo cub](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/dhilmos-pup.md)
- Results: 8 × [Arqad MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk02.md) (3–13)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad propolis (`arqad-propolis-01`)

- 100 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Rennea](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rennea.md), 1 × [Dhilmo egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/dhilmos-egg.md), 10 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 1 × [Wax barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wax-barrel.md), 3 × [Naphtha barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/naphtha-barrel.md)
- Results: 2 × [Arqad propolis](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-propolis.md), 4 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Arqad (`caged-arqad-3`)

- 100 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 3 × [Arqad nest](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest.md), 15 × [Biomass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biomass.md), 5 × [Ralesia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ralesia.md), 10 × [Natural gas barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/natural-gas-barrel.md), 5 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 1 × [Red hot coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/redhot-coke.md), 1 × [Yaedols](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/yaedols.md)
- Results: 10 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 12 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (8–16), 1 × [Used comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-comb.md)
- Made in: Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 02, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 03, Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Diesel (`propolis-diesel-01`)

- 10 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad propolis](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-propolis.md), 50 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Results: 300 × [Diesel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diesel.md)
- Made in: Olefin plant MK 01, Olefin plant MK 02, Olefin plant MK 03, Olefin plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Lubricant (`wax-to-lube`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 120 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md), 10 × [Pressurized hydrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-hydrogen.md)
- Results: 120 × [Lubricant](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/lubricant.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)

### Tar (`wax-to-tar`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md), 20 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md)
- Results: 150 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md)
- Made in: Gasifier MK 01, Gasifier MK 02, Gasifier MK 03, Gasifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk02.md)