Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod
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| Last updated for version 0.19.10.0 The current game version is 0.19.14.0 |
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This article is about the Volatile Fulgurium version. For other uses, see Fuel Rod (disambiguation). |
| Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod | ||
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 Inventory icon.  Sprite. ID: fulguriumfuelrodvolatileA Fulgurium fuel rod that has been further refined to supply power for much longer than normal. However, its radiation shielding can only partially limit the emitted ambient radiation, so the rod must be handled with care.
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| Misc Fuel, Talent Item | ||
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| Used by |  Rapid Fissile Accelerator Nuclear Reactor
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| Crafting | ||
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| Alternate recipe | ||
| Deconstructor Yield | ||
| Store | ||
 Outpost
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Sell | |
 Habitation
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100 mk | |
 Colony
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90 mk | |
 Research
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125 mk | |
 Military
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125 mk | |
 Mining
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110 mk | |
Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rods are fuel for the Nuclear Reactor or the Rapid Fissile Accelerator.
Acquisition
The Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod can only be crafted by an Engineer with the Hazardous Materials talent.
Function & Usage
Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rods can be used in a Nuclear Reactor to provide power, or as ammunition for the Rapid Fissile Accelerator. The condition of the fuel rod drains as it is used, and when it reaches 0% it no longer produces power. Empty fuel rods can be refilled with more Fulgurium, or recycled into Depleted Fuel. Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rods are significantly more long-lasting than any other fuel rods, however this is offset by the danger that handling them presents; unlike other fuel rods, Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rods will constantly inflict 0.5 
Radiation Sickness per second to characters within 1.25 meters. Wearing a 
PUCS is the ideal solution when handling them, as it grants 90% resistance to Radiation Sickness. Other radiation protective gear include the various types of Diving Suits and the 
Hazmat Suit.
Fuel Rod Types Comparison
| Fuel Rod Type | Durability | Heat Potential | Rapid Fissile Accelerator shots
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| Normal | Good | Excellent | Masterwork | |||
 Fuel Rod
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100 | 80 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
 Thorium Fuel Rod
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200 | 100 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
 Fulgurium Fuel Rod
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150 | 150 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
 Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod
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400 | 150 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Related Talents
| Talent | Tier | Description |
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 Expanded Research |
 EngineerWeapons Engineer Tier 3 |
When you or another allied crewmember deconstructs depleted fuel, they gain 200 experience. This effect can only occur up to 3 times until you finish another mission. |
 Nuclear Option |
Engineer Weapons Engineer Tier 4 |
Unlock recipe:  Rapid Fissile Accelerator.When you fabricate a fuel rod, gain triple output. This effect cannot occur again until you finish another mission. Gain an additional 100% Nausea resistance. |
 Remote Monitor |
Engineer Physicist Tier 1 |
Unlock recipe:  Reactor PDA.Fuel Rods you fabricate are of 1 higher quality. Gain a bonus of 15 to Electrical Engineering. |
 Hazardous Materials |
Engineer Physicist Tier 2 |
Unlock recipe:  Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod.Whenever you loot a reactor in a wreck for the first time, you will find rare materials. |
Media
Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod emitting light.
Trivia
- All fuel rods were initially intended to cause minor radiation sickness while being handled, however this feature is unimplemented due to bugs. The Volatile Fulgurium Fuel Rod lacks this behavior, due to its much more intense effects.
