Radiation - Revision history

Less than nothing: Radiation Penalty starts at 520 instead of 480 since Update 1

2026-03-14T15:57:19Z

Radiation Penalty starts at 520 instead of 480 since Update 1

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	=== Radioactive Materials ===		=== Radioactive Materials ===
	* '''Penalty''': Starts at ~~480~~ units of radiation (no effect below this), with every 800 units above adding 1 Growth penalty, capped at -2.5 Growth.		* '''Penalty''': Starts at 520 units of radiation (no effect below this), with every 800 units above adding 1 Growth penalty, capped at -2.5 Growth.
	* '''Radiation Levels''': Sum of exposed materials’ levels contributes to the total.		* '''Radiation Levels''': Sum of exposed materials’ levels contributes to the total.
	* '''Examples''':		* '''Examples''':
	** 1000 units per month = -0.65 Growth ((1000 - ~~480~~) ÷ 800).		** 1000 units per month = -0.65 Growth ((1000 - 520) ÷ 800).
	** 4000 units per month = -2.5 Growth (maximum material penalty).		** 4000 units per month = -2.5 Growth (maximum material penalty).
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Keranik: Tier 1 belts do not stack, which means there will be less exposed product at one time, and less radiation.

2025-10-15T07:18:23Z

Tier 1 belts do not stack, which means there will be less exposed product at one time, and less radiation.

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	* '''Minimize Exposure''':		* '''Minimize Exposure''':
	** Build reactors, reprocessing plants, and storage close together to shorten transport routes.		** Build reactors, reprocessing plants, and storage close together to shorten transport routes.
	** Use [[Flat Conveyor ~~III~~\|Tier ~~III~~ belts]] for quick movement and avoid long belts.		** Use [[Flat Conveyor\|Tier I belts]] for quick movement and avoid long belts.
	** Assign a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] for transport to limit exposure time.		** Assign a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] for transport to limit exposure time.
	* '''Handle Moves Carefully''': When relocating stored waste, move it gradually to avoid a sudden radiation spike from multiple trucks.		* '''Handle Moves Carefully''': When relocating stored waste, move it gradually to avoid a sudden radiation spike from multiple trucks.

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Prometheus0000: update radioactivity amount, change to have icons

2025-10-15T02:21:22Z

update radioactivity amount, change to have icons

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	!Radiation Level		!Radiation Level
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Spent Fuel]]		\|{{infoicon\|Spent Fuel\|new=yes}}
	\|2		\|2
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Spent MOX]]		\|{{infoicon\|SpentMox\|text=Spent MOX\|link=Spent MOX\|new=yes}}
	\|2		\|2
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Plutonium]]		\|{{Infoicon\|Plutonium\|new=yes}}
	\|2		\|3
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Fission Product]]		\|{{Infoicon\|Fission Product\|new=yes}}
	\|4		\|6
	\|}		\|}

Khaim: /* Management Tips */ Use max tier belts, not tier 1

2025-07-24T16:00:31Z

Management Tips: Use max tier belts, not tier 1

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	* '''Minimize Exposure''':		* '''Minimize Exposure''':
	** Build reactors, reprocessing plants, and storage close together to shorten transport routes.		** Build reactors, reprocessing plants, and storage close together to shorten transport routes.
	** Use [[Flat Conveyor\|Tier I belts]] for quick movement and avoid long belts.		** Use [[Flat Conveyor III\|Tier III belts]] for quick movement and avoid long belts.
	** Assign a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] for transport to limit exposure time.		** Assign a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] for transport to limit exposure time.
	* '''Handle Moves Carefully''': When relocating stored waste, move it gradually to avoid a sudden radiation spike from multiple trucks.		* '''Handle Moves Carefully''': When relocating stored waste, move it gradually to avoid a sudden radiation spike from multiple trucks.

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Prometheus0000: fix most icons

2025-06-25T14:38:18Z

fix most icons

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* '''Reactor Leaks''': Occur during a [[Nuclear Meltdown]], caused by maxed-out heat from excess {{infoicon\|Steam (High)}} or {{infoicon\|Steam (Super)}} and insufficient cooling water.		* '''Reactor Leaks''': Occur during a [[Nuclear Meltdown]], caused by maxed-out heat from excess {{infoicon\|SteamHp\|text=Steam (High)\|link=Steam (High)\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|SteamSp\|text=Steam (Super)\|link=Steam (Super)\|new=yes}} and insufficient cooling water.
	* '''Radioactive Materials''': Generated when materials like [[Spent Fuel]], [[Spent MOX]], [[Plutonium]], and [[Fission Product]] are stored outside a [[Radioactive Waste Storage]], including during transport or at the [[Shipyard]].		* '''Radioactive Materials''': Generated when materials like [[Spent Fuel]], [[Spent MOX]], [[Plutonium]], and [[Fission Product]] are stored outside a [[Radioactive Waste Storage]], including during transport or at the [[Shipyard]].

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	== Management Tips ==		== Management Tips ==
	* '''Prevent Meltdowns''': Ensure ~~{{infoicon\|~~Nuclear Reactor}}s have adequate cooling water and manage {{infoicon\|Steam (High)}} or {{infoicon\|Steam (Super)}} overflow.		* '''Prevent Meltdowns''': Ensure [[Nuclear Reactor]]s have adequate cooling water and manage {{infoicon\|SteamHp\|text=Steam (High)\|link=Steam (High)\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|SteamSp\|text=Steam (Super)\|link=Steam (Super)\|new=yes}} overflow.
	* '''Safe Storage''': Use [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] to contain radioactive materials, or reprocess them in a [[Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing]] facility.		* '''Safe Storage''': Use [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] to contain radioactive materials, or reprocess them in a [[Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing]] facility.
	* '''Minimize Exposure''':		* '''Minimize Exposure''':

Keranik: removed stub

2025-03-30T10:43:12Z

removed stub

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	'''Radiation''' is a virtual pollutant in the game that slows {{infoicon\|Population\|Population Growth}} by reducing the birth rate. It’s produced by overheated [[Nuclear Reactor]]s ([[Nuclear Meltdown]]) and unsafely stored radioactive materials like [[Spent Fuel]].		'''Radiation''' is a virtual pollutant in the game that slows {{infoicon\|Population\|Population Growth}} by reducing the birth rate. It’s produced by overheated [[Nuclear Reactor]]s ([[Nuclear Meltdown]]) and unsafely stored radioactive materials like [[Spent Fuel]].

Keranik: information on how it affects birth rate and other information

2025-03-30T09:40:43Z

information on how it affects birth rate and other information

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	'''Radiation''' is a ~~kind of pollution~~ produced by overheated [[Nuclear Reactor~~\|Nuclear Reactors~~]] ([[Nuclear Meltdown]]) ~~or the open storage of~~ [[Spent Fuel~~\|spent radioactive fuel]]. Radiation can be avoided by properly storing spent fuel in a functioning [[Radioactive Waste Storage~~]] or reprocessing it. A nuclear meltdown, and subsequent radiation release, can be avoided by preventing reactor heat from maxing out which is usually caused by a overflow of [[Steam (High)]] or [[Steam (Super)]] and lack of cooling water.		'''Radiation''' is a virtual pollutant in the game that slows {{infoicon\|Population\|Population Growth}} by reducing the birth rate. It’s produced by overheated [[Nuclear Reactor]]s ([[Nuclear Meltdown]]) and unsafely stored radioactive materials like [[Spent Fuel]].

	~~Radiation will apply~~ a ~~large negative modifier to a settlement~~'s [[~~Population\|Growth~~]], ~~potentially overcoming any positives (such as from Growth Boost~~ [[~~Edicts~~]]~~) leading to~~ the ~~instant death of citizens~~.		== Sources ==
			* '''Reactor Leaks''': Occur during a [[Nuclear Meltdown]], caused by maxed-out heat from excess {{infoicon\|Steam (High)}} or {{infoicon\|Steam (Super)}} and insufficient cooling water.
			* '''Radioactive Materials''': Generated when materials like [[Spent Fuel]], [[Spent MOX]], [[Plutonium]], and [[Fission Product]] are stored outside a [[Radioactive Waste Storage]], including during transport or at the [[Shipyard]].

	== ~~Radioactive Waste~~ ==		== Effects on Population Growth ==
	~~Various byproducts of nuclear fuel processing~~ are ~~radioactive~~. ~~These materials produce radiation whenever they~~'~~re outside of a [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] facility~~, ~~including while being transported by belt~~ or ~~by truck and when stored in the [[Shipyard]]~~. ~~A certain amount~~ of radiation ~~can be endured without harm~~, ~~but too much will cause a health~~ penalty. ~~Each radioactive material has a~~ Radiation ~~Level, and the sum~~ of ~~the radiation~~ levels ~~of all exposed materials determine~~ the ~~health impact~~.		* '''Impact''': Reduces the birth rate, not {{infoicon\|Health}} directly, slowing population growth.
			* '''Averaging Period''': Radioactive material effects are averaged over 4 months.
			* '''Maximum Penalty''': Total birth rate reduction can reach up to around -4 to -5 Growth under severe conditions.

			=== Reactor Leaks ===
			* '''Penalty''': Each leak reduces birth rate by roughly 0.13 Growth per month (based on frequency), with effects lingering over time.
			* '''Example''': 1 leak per month ≈ -0.13 Growth; 10 leaks per month ≈ -1.3 Growth or more.

			=== Radioactive Materials ===
			* '''Penalty''': Starts at 480 units of radiation (no effect below this), with every 800 units above adding 1 Growth penalty, capped at -2.5 Growth.
			* '''Radiation Levels''': Sum of exposed materials’ levels contributes to the total.
			* '''Examples''':
			** 1000 units per month = -0.65 Growth ((1000 - 480) ÷ 800).
			** 4000 units per month = -2.5 Growth (maximum material penalty).
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	~~Here are some tips for handling radioactive material safely:~~

	* Build ~~the reactor~~, reprocessing ~~plant~~, and ~~waste~~ storage as close together ~~as possible~~.		== Management Tips ==
	* ~~Keep belts short, and use only~~ [[Flat Conveyor\|Tier I belts]].		* '''Prevent Meltdowns''': Ensure {{infoicon\|Nuclear Reactor}}s have adequate cooling water and manage {{infoicon\|Steam (High)}} or {{infoicon\|Steam (Super)}} overflow.
	* ~~When transporting by truck, assign~~ a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] to ~~do the work~~.		* '''Safe Storage''': Use [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] to contain radioactive materials, or reprocess them in a [[Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing]] facility.
			* '''Minimize Exposure''':
			** Build reactors, reprocessing plants, and storage close together to shorten transport routes.
			** Use [[Flat Conveyor\|Tier I belts]] for quick movement and avoid long belts.
			** Assign a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] for transport to limit exposure time.
			* '''Handle Moves Carefully''': When relocating stored waste, move it gradually to avoid a sudden radiation spike from multiple trucks.

	~~Take particular care if you need to move a storage full of waste from one place to another. If your fleet of trucks descends to move it all at once, the result could be disastrous.~~
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Super Aardvark: Add detail and advice on radioactive materials

2024-06-22T10:08:57Z

Add detail and advice on radioactive materials

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	Radiation will apply a large negative modifier to a settlement's [[Population\|Growth]], potentially overcoming any positives (such as from Growth Boost [[Edicts]]) leading to the instant death of citizens.		Radiation will apply a large negative modifier to a settlement's [[Population\|Growth]], potentially overcoming any positives (such as from Growth Boost [[Edicts]]) leading to the instant death of citizens.

			== Radioactive Waste ==
			Various byproducts of nuclear fuel processing are radioactive. These materials produce radiation whenever they're outside of a [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] facility, including while being transported by belt or by truck and when stored in the [[Shipyard]]. A certain amount of radiation can be endured without harm, but too much will cause a health penalty. Each radioactive material has a Radiation Level, and the sum of the radiation levels of all exposed materials determine the health impact.
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			!Material
			!Radiation Level
			\|-
			\|[[Spent Fuel]]
			\|2
			\|-
			\|[[Spent MOX]]
			\|2
			\|-
			\|[[Plutonium]]
			\|2
			\|-
			\|[[Fission Product]]
			\|4
			\|}
			Here are some tips for handling radioactive material safely:

			* Build the reactor, reprocessing plant, and waste storage as close together as possible.
			* Keep belts short, and use only [[Flat Conveyor\|Tier I belts]].
			* When transporting by truck, assign a single [[Pickup\|small truck]] to do the work.

			Take particular care if you need to move a storage full of waste from one place to another. If your fleet of trucks descends to move it all at once, the result could be disastrous.
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Oniow at 00:31, 31 May 2023

2023-05-31T00:31:09Z

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	'''Radiation''' is a kind of pollution produced by overheated ([[Nuclear ~~Meltdown~~]]) [[Nuclear ~~Reactor\|Nuclear Reactors~~]] or the open storage of [[Spent Fuel\|spent radioactive fuel]]. Radiation can be avoided by properly storing spent fuel in a functioning [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] or reprocessing it. A nuclear meltdown, and subsequent radiation release, can be avoided by preventing reactor heat from maxing out which is usually caused by a overflow of [[Steam (High)]] or [[Steam (Super)]] and lack of cooling water.		'''Radiation''' is a kind of pollution produced by overheated [[Nuclear Reactor\|Nuclear Reactors]] ([[Nuclear Meltdown]]) or the open storage of [[Spent Fuel\|spent radioactive fuel]]. Radiation can be avoided by properly storing spent fuel in a functioning [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] or reprocessing it. A nuclear meltdown, and subsequent radiation release, can be avoided by preventing reactor heat from maxing out which is usually caused by a overflow of [[Steam (High)]] or [[Steam (Super)]] and lack of cooling water.

			Radiation will apply a large negative modifier to a settlement's [[Population\|Growth]], potentially overcoming any positives (such as from Growth Boost [[Edicts]]) leading to the instant death of citizens.
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Oniow: Added new pollution type, radiation.

2023-05-31T00:23:06Z

Added new pollution type, radiation.

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'''Radiation''' is a kind of pollution produced by overheated ([[Nuclear Meltdown]]) [[Nuclear Reactor|Nuclear Reactors]] or the open storage of [[Spent Fuel|spent radioactive fuel]]. Radiation can be avoided by properly storing spent fuel in a functioning [[Radioactive Waste Storage]] or reprocessing it. A nuclear meltdown, and subsequent radiation release, can be avoided by preventing reactor heat from maxing out which is usually caused by a overflow of [[Steam (High)]] or [[Steam (Super)]] and lack of cooling water.
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