# Arqad - Stage 3 (technology)

internal name `arqad-mk03` · tier 6 (pY science pack 3, [tier 6](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/6.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03/

## Cost

1500 units of (1 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 2 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 6 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 10 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 20 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 180 s each.

## Requires (3)

- [Energy drink](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/energy-drink.md)
- [Korlex - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/korlex-mk03.md)
- [Moondrop - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/moondrop-mk04.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Arqad - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)
- [Chromosome infocrystalization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/chromosome-infocrystalization.md)

## Unlocks (13 recipes)

### Arqad egg (`arqad-egg-4`)

- 20 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md), 13 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md), 3 × [Arqad honey barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-honey-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), 3 × [Refined natural gas barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/refined-natural-gas-barrel.md)
- Results: 9 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 35 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

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

- 50 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 15 × [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), 3 × [Vrauk](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vrauks.md), 3 × [Vrauk food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vrauks-food-01.md), 8 × [Arqad jelly barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-jelly-barrel.md)
- Results: 9 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 3 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Filled comb (`arqad-filled-comb-3`)

- 45 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 14 × [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), 3 × [Coal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coal.md), 1 × [Zipir egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zipir-eggs.md)
- Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 14 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad honeycomb (`arqad-filled-honeycomb-3`)

- 40 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 11 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.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), 4 × [Cottongut](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cottongut.md), 1 × [Mukmoux](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mukmoux.md)
- Results: 11 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad MK03 genetic engineering (`arqad-mk03`)

- 100 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 25 × [Arqad maggots MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-2.md), 20 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md), 4 × [Mutant enzymes barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mutant-enzymes-barrel.md), 40 × [Cobalt enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-diesel.md), 10 × [Zinc enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-kerosene.md)
- Results: 0.005 × [Arqad MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk03.md) (0.5% chance), 0.4 × [Arqad MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk02.md) (40% chance), 0.4 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (40% chance), 4 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad nest MK 03 (`arqad-mk03-breeding`)

- 100 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk03.md), 2 × [Korlex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/korlex.md), 5 × [Filled comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filled-comb.md)
- Results: 1 × [Arqad nest MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest-3.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad maggots MK 03 (`arqad-mk03-hatching`)

- 50 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 5 × [Arqad egg MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-3.md), 100 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 4 × [Arqad maggots MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-3.md)
- Made in: Incubator MK 01, Incubator MK 02, Incubator MK 03, Incubator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad egg MK 03 (`arqad-mk03-incubating`)

- 100 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad nest MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest-3.md), 2 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 1 × [Energy drink](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/energy-drink.md), 2 × [Quality korlex food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/korlex-food-02.md)
- Results: 20 × [Arqad egg MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-3.md)
- Made in: Ez Squeeze ranch MK 01, Ez Squeeze ranch MK 02, Ez Squeeze ranch MK 03, Ez Squeeze ranch MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad MK 03 (`arqad-mk03-maturing`)

- 100 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 9 × [Arqad maggots MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-3.md), 20 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md), 5 × [Dhilmo cub](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/dhilmos-pup.md)
- Results: 8 × [Arqad MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk03.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Arqad (`caged-arqad-4`)

- 80 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 4 × [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), 1 × [Zipir egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zipir-eggs.md)
- Results: 10 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 16.5 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (13–20), 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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Ethanol (`honey-to-ethanol`)

- 10 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 100 × [Arqad honey](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/arqad-honey.md), 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 50 × [Manure bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/manure-bacteria.md)
- Results: 200 × [Ethanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ethanol.md)
- Made in: Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Sugar (`honey-to-sugar`)

- 10 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 100 × [Arqad honey](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/arqad-honey.md)
- Results: 4 × [Sugar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sugar.md)
- Made in: Evaporator MK 01, Evaporator MK 01 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 02, Evaporator MK 02 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 03, Evaporator MK 03 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 04, Evaporator MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)

### Kerosene (`jelly-to-kerosene-01`)

- 10 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 50 × [Arqad jelly](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/arqad-jelly.md), 150 × [Crude oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/crude-oil.md)
- Results: 400 × [Kerosene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/kerosene.md)
- Made in: Olefin plant MK 01, Olefin plant MK 02, Olefin plant MK 03, Olefin plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)