Changelog

Version: 0.1.0
Date: 10. 08. 2025
  Features:
    - Initial release of "Rare Earths - Brics in Factorio Space".
    - Added a new resource, "Rare Earth Dust", obtainable via industrial prospecting of stone.
    - Added a full processing chain for Cerium, a new rare earth element.
    - Added new advanced items: Catalytic Briquettes for superior fuel and a new recipe for more efficient plastic production.
    - Added a new tier of advanced machinery: the BRICS Refinery MK1.
    - Full localisation for English, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Chinese, and Hindi.

Version: 0.1.1
Date: 11. 08. 2025
Features:
  - Added a full late-game production chain for Neodymium, integrated with the Space Age expansion.
  - New Item: Heavy Rare Earth Residue, obtained from separating Rare Earth Dust.
  - New Item: Neodymium Oxide, extracted from Light Rare Earth Residue.
  - New Item: Unmagnetized Neodymium Magnet, an intermediate alloy product.
  - New Item: Neodymium Magnet, a high-tech component for advanced recipes.
  - New Machine: Magnetization Coil, a high-power machine for the final magnetization step.
  - New Technology Tree: "Arsenal", a military-focused research path for late-game equipment.
  - New Equipment: Personal Laser Defense MK2, a powerful upgrade to the vanilla equipment, crafted with Neodymium Magnets.

Changes:
  - Added a new primary separation recipe to split "Rare Earth Dust" into Light and Heavy residues.
  - Reworked several technology prerequisites to integrate with the Space Age "Metallurgic Science Pack".

Version: 0.1.2
Date: August 15, 2025
Features:
- Added the Niobium processing chain, a new resource focused on creating industrial materials and advanced infrastructure.
- Introduced a new progressive upgrade system for structural pipes and walls, allowing players to upgrade their factory as they advance in niobium technology.

New Items - Production Chain:
- Niobium Ore: A rare mineral mined as a byproduct of rare earth processing.
- Niobium Concentrate: The first organic product, the basis for all niobium production lines.
- Ferroniobium Ingot: An industrial alloy used to create high-strength steel.
- Niobium Steel Plate: A building material for advanced end-game structures.
- High-Purity Niobium Oxide: An ultra-refined powder, paving the way for future high-tech applications.

New Infrastructure - Underground Pipes:
- Niobium Underground Pipe (Level 1): Range increased to 18.
- Special Underground Pipe (Level 2): Range increased to 32.
- Generational Underground Pipe (Level 3): Massive range of 50.
- Planetary Underground Pipe (Level 4): The ultimate pipe with an extreme range of 80.

New Infrastructure - Defensive Walls:
- Reinforced Concrete Wall (Level 1): A durable wall with 700 HP.
- Ferroniobium Wall (Level 2): A formidable wall with 1500 HP.
- Niobium Steel Wall (Level 3): The ultimate defensive wall with 2500 HP.

New Recipes:
- Added 16 new recipes to support the entire niobium production chain and all new infrastructure items.

Version: 0.1.3
Date: August 16, 2025
Features:
- Adjustments to item groups


Version: 0.1.4
Date: August 20, 2025
Features:
- Created new recipe as a second option for processing homium, extracted from heavy rare earths