The Overcharged Metal Extractor greatly increases metal income over standard extractors but comes with a significant energy upkeep. Best placed on high-yield deposits, this structure enables mid-to-late game production scaling.
Due to its higher cost and vulnerability, it should be placed in well-defended or distant locations with strategic importance. Toggle functionality allows fine energy control in grid-constrained situations.
Best used for: High-efficiency resource generation, key territory consolidation
Avoid: Building too early, leaving exposed to raids