# Arqad - Stage 1 (technology) internal name `arqad` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad/ ## Cost 330 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each. ## Requires (5) - [Coke processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coke-mk02.md) - [Petroleum gas processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/petroleum-gas-mk01.md) - [Sugar production](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sugar.md) - [Ulric](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/ulric.md) - [Vrauks - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vrauks-mk02.md) ## Leads to (3) - [Arqad upgrade](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad-upgrade.md) - [Heavy oil processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/heavy-oil-mk01.md) - [Vanadium processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vanadium-processing.md) ## Unlocks (25 recipes) ### Arqad (`arqad`) - 300 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Biosample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-sample.md), 3 × [cDNA](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cdna.md), 1 × [Arqad codex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-codex.md), 1 × [Bee DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-bee-sample.md), 1000 × [Coke oven gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/coke-oven-gas.md) - Results: 10 × [Arqad egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg.md), 1 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) - Made in: Creature chamber MK 01, Creature chamber MK 02, Creature chamber MK 03, Creature chamber MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad codex (`arqad-codex`) - 5 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 2 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 5 × [Lamp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-lamp.md), 10 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 20 × [Tinned cable](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tinned-cable.md) - Results: 1 × [Arqad codex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-codex.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad egg (`arqad-egg-1`) - 20 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md), 5 × [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) - Results: 13 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 10 × [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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad egg (`arqad-egg-2`) - 20 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md), 7 × [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) - Results: 13 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 15 × [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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad nest (`arqad-egg-nests-1`) - 90 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [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), 1 × [Vrauk](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vrauks.md), 1 × [Vrauk food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vrauks-food-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 1 × [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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Filled comb (`arqad-filled-comb-1`) - 80 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [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) - Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 5 × [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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad honeycomb (`arqad-filled-honeycomb-1`) - 100 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 3 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md), 1 × [Ulric](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ulric.md) - Results: 3 × [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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01 (`arqad-hive-mk01`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 50 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 1 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 1 × [Gasifier MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gasifier.md), 30 × [Aluminium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-plate.md), 40 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 50 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 20 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 5 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md) - Results: 1 × [Apiary hydrocarbon plant MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-hive-mk01.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad maggots (`arqad-maggots-1`) - 70 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 30 × [Arqad egg](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg.md), 10 × [Caged vrauk](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/caged-vrauks.md), 5 × [Arqad honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/honeycomb.md) - Results: 5 × [Used comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-comb.md), 30 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 10 × [Cage](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cage.md) - Made in: Vrauk paddock MK 01, Vrauk paddock MK 02, Vrauk paddock MK 03, Vrauk paddock MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad queen (`arqad-queen-1`) - 140 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad nest](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-egg-nest.md), 5 × [Arqad honey barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-honey-barrel.md), 3 × [Natural gas barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/natural-gas-barrel.md) - Results: 8 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 0.01 × [Arqad queen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-queen.md) (1% chance), 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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Bitumen (`bitumen-comb`) - 5 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 1 × [Filled comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filled-comb.md) - Results: 1 × [Used comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-comb.md), 50 × [Bitumen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/bitumen.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad (`caged-arqad-1`) - 140 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [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) - Results: 10 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 3 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (2–4), 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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad (`caged-arqad-2`) - 120 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 2 × [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) - Results: 10 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 7.5 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) (5–10), 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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Bee DNA samples (`earth-bee-sample`) - 300 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 1 × [Generic earth DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-generic-sample.md), 100 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 5 × [Arqad codex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-codex.md) - Results: 1 × [Bee DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-bee-sample.md) - Made in: Data array - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Empty comb (`empty-comb`) - 5 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 15 × [Tailings dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tailings-dust.md), 4 × [Coal dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coal-dust.md), 5 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md), 5 × [Ash](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ash.md), 30 × [Creosote](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/creosote.md) - Results: 7 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Empty comb (`empty-comb-2`) - 6 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 100 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md) - Results: 8 × [Empty comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-comb.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad empty honeycomb (`empty-honeycomb-2`) - 6 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 100 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md) - Results: 8 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Full render arqads (`full-render-arqads`) - 30 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 3 × [Arqad](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad.md) - Results: 3 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md), 4 × [Chitin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chitin.md), 3 × [Guts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/guts.md), 40 × [Xyhiphoe blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/arthropod-blood.md), 30 × [Arqad venom](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/bee-venom.md) - Made in: Slaughterhouse MK 01, Slaughterhouse MK 02, Slaughterhouse MK 03, Slaughterhouse MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad honey (`honey-comb`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Arqad honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/honeycomb.md) - Results: 5 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md), 250 × [Arqad honey](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/arqad-honey.md) - Made in: Centrifuge, Centrifuge MK 01, Centrifuge MK 02, Centrifuge MK 03, Centrifuge MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Wax barrel (`honey-wax`) - 50 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 1 × [Arqad honey barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-honey-barrel.md) - Results: 1 × [Wax barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wax-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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Arqad empty honeycomb (`hotair-empty-honeycomb-2`) - 6 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 100 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 10 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Wax barrel (`sugar-wax`) - 50 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Sugar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sugar.md), 1 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md) - Results: 1 × [Wax barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wax-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 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Residual mixture (`used-comb-to-residual-mixture`) - 2 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 3 × [Used comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-comb.md), 1 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md) - Results: 60 × [Residual mixture](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/residual-mixture.md) - Made in: Electric arc furnace MK 01, Electric arc furnace MK 02, Electric arc furnace MK 03, Electric arc furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Wax (`wax`) - 4 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Used comb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-comb.md), 25 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 50 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md) ### Wax (`wax-honeycomb`) - 4 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Arqad empty honeycomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-honeycomb.md), 25 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 50 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Arqad - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/arqad.md)