# Simik - Stage 3 (technology) internal name `simik-mk03` · tier 8 (pY science pack 4, [tier 8](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/8.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03/ ## 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 (2) - [pY science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-science-pack-4.md) - [Simik - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk02.md) ## Leads to (2) - [Intense transmutation - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-digestion-mk04.md) - [Simik - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk04.md) ## Unlocks (11 recipes) ### 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 integrated module (`compile-simik-im`) - 30 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 1 × [Compiled simik codex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-codex-mk02.md), 1 × [Neuromorphic chip](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuromorphic-chip.md) - Results: 1 × [Simik integrated module](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-codex-mk03.md) - Made in: Data array - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Pressurized steam (`pressured-steam-3`) - 20 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 500 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md) - Results: 500 × [Pressurized steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-steam.md) (3000°C) - Made in: Simik Boiler - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Simik pup (`simik-cub-3`) - 30 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 3 × [Stone wool](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-wool.md), 1 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 2 × [Simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-01.md), 5 × [Olefins barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/olefin-barrel.md), 4 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 10 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 2 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md), 2 × [Molten stainless steel barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molten-stainless-steel-barrel.md) - Results: 7 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 8 × [Simik pup](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-pup.md) - Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Quality simik food (`simik-food-02`) - 10 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 2 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md), 1 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md), 2 × [Albumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/albumin.md), 10 × [Coal dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coal-dust.md), 10 × [Uranium ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/uranium-ore.md), 10 × [Skin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/skin.md), 10 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md), 1 × [Navens](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/navens.md), 10 × [Native flora](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/native-flora.md), 2 × [Yaedols](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/yaedols.md), 4 × [Starch](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/starch.md), 50 × [Olefins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/olefin.md), 100 × [Blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/blood.md), 2 × [Cadaveric arum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cadaveric-arum.md) - Results: 10 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.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: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Simik MK 02 (`simik-mk02-recharge-2`) - 30 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 4 × [Tired simik MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-simik-mk02.md), 1 × [Energy drink](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/energy-drink.md), 2 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 2 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md) - Results: 4 × [Simik MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk02.md) - Made in: Pyphoon bay - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Phase 3 simik breeding program (`simik-mk03`) - 30 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 2 × [Simik MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk02.md), 1 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md), 1 × [Scrondrix](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/scrondrix.md), 50 × [Olefins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/olefin.md), 1 × [Biopolymer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biopolymer.md), 1 × [Contained strangelets](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/strangelets.md) - Results: 0.004 × [Simik MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk03.md) (0.4% chance), 0.6 × [Simik MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk02.md) (60% chance) - Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Simik MK 03 (`simik-mk03-recharge`) - 40 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 4 × [Tired simik MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-simik-mk03.md), 1 × [Energy drink](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/energy-drink.md), 2 × [Bedding](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bedding.md), 2 × [Simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-01.md) - Results: 4 × [Simik MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk03.md) - Made in: Pyphoon bay - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Simik MK 03 (`simik-mk03r`) - 250 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 4 × [Simik MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk03.md), 1 × [Simik integrated module](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-codex-mk03.md), 8 × [Bioscaffold](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-scafold.md), 2 × [cDNA](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cdna.md), 3 × [Unknown and exotic alien DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/strorix-unknown-sample.md), 5 × [Primers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/primers.md), 2 × [Chimeric proteins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chimeric-proteins.md), 1 × [Immunosuppressants](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/immunosupressants.md), 50 × [Artificial blood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/artificial-blood.md), 50 × [Arqad jelly](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/arqad-jelly.md), 50 × [Mutant enzymes](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mutant-enzymes.md) - Results: 5 × [Simik MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-mk03.md) - Made in: Bioprinter MK 01, Bioprinter MK 02, Bioprinter MK 03, Bioprinter MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Simik - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/simik-mk03.md) ### Simik manure (`simik-poop-3`) - 80 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 3 × [Stone wool](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-wool.md), 10 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 2 × [Olefins barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/olefin-barrel.md), 2 × [Arqad maggots](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/arqad-maggot.md), 1 × [Quality simik food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-food-02.md), 5 × [Grod seeds](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grod-seeds.md) - Results: 2 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 12 × [Simik manure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/simik-poop.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)