Nuclear Option B

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Nuclear Research Option B

Test Reactor
Through a spherical steel test chamber with a light water moderator, we can prove if whether or not the radioactive material known as Uranium is capable of a chain reaction at critical mass. Calculations expect the output to be between 0.1 to 1 Watt.

Requirements
100 Construction Factories, 100 Military Factories
4 RP Months

Roll 1d6 after 2 Months, Roll 1d6 and 1d10 after 4 Months

d6
1 - Test Failure; Scientists advise leaving the project.
2 - Test Failure; Add additional month.
3 - Calculations faulty, but otherwise all clear.
4 - Calculations fine.
5 - Calculations fine, reactor promising.
6 - Better than expected, subtract one month [if second d6, subtract one month from TR2]

d10
1 - 0.1 W
2 - 0.2 W
...
9 - 0.9 W
10 - 1.0 W

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Test Reactor 2
To continue the research, we can build a cubic steel test chamber with a light water moderator. However, we will try to increase the output, requiring lead shielding. Calculations expect the output to be between 500 W to 3.5 kW.

Requirements
100 Construction Factories, 100 Military Factories
4 RP Months

Roll 1d6 after 2 Months, Roll 1d6 and 1d10 after 4 Months

d6
1 - Test Failure; Scientists advise leaving the project.
2 - Test Failure; Add additional month.
3 - Calculations faulty, but otherwise all clear.
4 - Calculations fine.
5 - Calculations fine, reactor promising.
6 - Better than expected, subtract one month [if second d6, subtract one month from TR2]

d10
1 - 500 W
2 - 833 W
3 - 1.17 kW
4 - 1.50 kW
5 - 1.83 kW
6 - 2.17 kW
7 - 2.50 kW
8 - 2.83 kW
9 - 2.17 kW
10 - 3.50 kW