How to Set Up DSP Gravity Matrix Production With Mk.III Proliferator
Gravity matrices are the chokepoint of late-game DSP. Here is a blueprint-ready setup using Mk.III proliferator to 4x your output.
Purple science asks you to make Gravity Matrices — 20 processors, 20 quantum chips, and 2 plane filters per matrix. Without proliferator, you need dozens of buildings just to keep one matrix lab running. With Mk.III proliferator, the math changes completely.
Proliferate all three ingredients (Processors, Quantum Chips, Plane Filters) to Mk.III before inserting into the matrix lab. This gives you 4x production speed with no additional matrix labs.
The ratio: 1 Matrix Lab + 4 Proliferator Sprayers + dedicated production lines for each ingredient.
Why Mk.III Proliferator Changes Everything
Gravity Matrices require three complex ingredients: Processors (made from circuits + microcrystalline), Quantum Chips (from processors), and Plane Filters (from nanotubes). Each of these ingredients benefits from proliferator spray in two ways:
| Ingredient | Base Production Time | With Mk.III Proliferator | Buildings Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 3s | 1.5s (2x speed) | 50% fewer assemblers |
| Quantum Chip | 6s | 3s (2x speed) | 50% fewer assemblers |
| Plane Filter | 12s | 6s (2x speed) | 50% fewer assemblers |
| Gravity Matrix | 24s | 6s (4x speed) | 75% fewer matrix labs |
That's right: a Mk.III proliferated Gravity Matrix lab runs at 4x speed because ALL three ingredients arrive pre-proliferated, giving you the spray adjacency bonus on top of the individual ingredient bonuses.
The Exact Build: Blueprint Ready
Here is the build order for one full production module (produces ~45 gravity matrices per minute):
- Line 1 — Processors: Circuit Board + Microcrystalline Component → Proliferator Sprayer → Assembler (Processor)
- Line 2 — Quantum Chips: Processor (from Line 1) → Proliferator Sprayer → Assembler (Quantum Chip)
- Line 3 — Plane Filters: Titanium Nanotube + Organic Crystal → Proliferator Sprayer → Assembler (Plane Filter)
- Line 4 — Matrix Assembly: Processors + Quantum Chips + Plane Filters (all proliferated) → Matrix Lab
Each ingredient belt passes through a Mk.III Proliferator Sprayer before entering its assembler. The sprayers consume 1 spray per 8 items, so make sure your proliferator production (pink coal + diamond) keeps up.
Item Rate Calculations
- Processors needed: 20/min per matrix lab (30/min with Mk.III spray)
- Quantum Chips needed: 20/min per matrix lab (30/min with Mk.III spray)
- Plane Filters needed: 2/min per matrix lab (3/min with Mk.III spray)
- Proliferator per minute: ~30 spray cans (one full Mk.III Assembler)
To produce enough Gravity Matrices for one full science line (60/min purple science), you need about 12 matrix labs with full proliferator support.
Pre-Build Checklist
Do NOT start building gravity matrix production until these are done:
- Processors production running at 60+/min
- Quantum Chips unlocked with stable processor supply
- Plane Filter production operational (titanium nanotubes + organic crystal)
- Mk.III Proliferator unlocked and producing at least 30 spray/min
- ILS network established for cross-planet material transport