Germanium (from Lead)

You need 2x Lead for this recipe — consider gathering surplus for future crafts that share this material.

Blueprint unlocks automatically when you first pick up one of its components — exploration naturally progresses this recipe.

Processed materials serve as intermediates in advanced recipes — batch-craft when you have surplus raw ingredients stored at your base.

Single-ingredient recipe using Lead — keep a supply in a Wall Locker near your crafting station for quick repeated access.

Requires the Processor — build one in your base early, as many mid-game upgrades and modifications share this specialized crafting station.

Process raw materials into Germanium (from Lead) at your base before departing on expeditions — refined materials stack efficiently in your limited inventory.