# Arqad - Stage 4 (technology)

internal name `arqad-mk04` · tier 8 (pY science pack 4, [tier 8](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/8.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04/

## Cost

3300 units of (1 × [pY science pack 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-4.md), 2 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 6 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 10 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 20 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 30 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 60 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 10 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 450 s each.

## Requires (3)

- [Arqad - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk03.md)
- [Moondrop - Stage 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/moondrop-mk05.md)
- [Phadais - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/phadai-mk03.md)

## Leads to (0)

- none

## Unlocks (10 recipes)

### Arqad egg (`arqad-egg-5`)

- 20 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md), 16 × [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), 4 × [Zipir egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zipir-eggs.md)
- Results: 9 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 45 × [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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

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

- 30 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 5 × [Arqad honey barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-honey-barrel.md), 1 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md), 4 × [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: 13 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 5 × [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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Filled comb (`arqad-filled-comb-4`)

- 25 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 19 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md), 10 × [Native flora](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/native-flora.md), 8 × [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), 6 × [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), 19 × [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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad honeycomb (`arqad-filled-honeycomb-4`)

- 10 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 16 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md), 1 × [Navens](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/navens.md), 10 × [Skin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/skin.md), 9 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md), 7 × [Cottongut](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cottongut.md), 1 × [Mukmoux](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mukmoux.md)
- Results: 16 × [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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad MK04 genetic engineering (`arqad-mk04`)

- 100 s · tier 8
- Ingredients: 25 × [Arqad maggots MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-3.md), 20 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md), 8 × [Mutant enzymes barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mutant-enzymes-barrel.md), 40 × [Zinc enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-kerosene.md), 10 × [Gold enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-gas.md)
- Results: 0.005 × [Arqad MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk04.md) (0.5% chance), 0.3 × [Arqad MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk03.md) (30% chance), 0.3 × [Arqad MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk02.md) (30% chance), 0.2 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (20% chance), 8 × [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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad nest MK 04 (`arqad-mk04-breeding`)

- 100 s · tier 8
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk04.md), 2 × [Phadai](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/phadai.md), 5 × [Filled comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filled-comb.md)
- Results: 1 × [Arqad nest MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest-4.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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad maggots MK 04 (`arqad-mk04-hatching`)

- 50 s · tier 8
- Ingredients: 5 × [Arqad egg MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-4.md), 100 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 4 × [Arqad maggots MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-4.md)
- Made in: Incubator MK 01, Incubator MK 02, Incubator MK 03, Incubator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad egg MK 04 (`arqad-mk04-incubating`)

- 100 s · tier 8
- Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad nest MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest-4.md), 2 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 5 × [Filled milk barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel-milk.md), 4 × [Quality phadai food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/phadai-food-02.md)
- Results: 20 × [Arqad egg MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-4.md), 5 × [Empty milk barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-barrel-milk.md)
- Made in: Phadai enclosure MK 01, Phadai enclosure MK 02, Phadai enclosure MK 03, Phadai enclosure MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad MK 04 (`arqad-mk04-maturing`)

- 100 s · tier 8
- Ingredients: 9 × [Arqad maggots MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot-4.md), 30 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md), 8 × [Xyhiphoe larvae](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub.md)
- Results: 8 × [Arqad MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-mk04.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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)

### Arqad (`caged-arqad-5`)

- 60 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [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), 1 × [Arthurian egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arthurian-egg.md)
- Results: 10 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 22 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (17–27), 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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-mk04.md)