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The Nitroplast is a membrane-bound organelle used to produce '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}}, one of the components of growth for cellular reproduction. Performs ''' | The Nitroplast is a membrane-bound organelle used to produce '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}}, one of the components of growth for cellular reproduction. Performs '''Nitrogen Fixation''' to convert gaseous '''Nitrogen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=NitrogenIcon.png|internalName=nitrogen}} and '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} into '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}}. More efficient than the prokaryotic '''[[Nitrogenase]]'''. | ||
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== Processes == | == Processes == | ||
''' | '''Nitrogen Fixation''' | ||
Fixes atmospheric '''Nitrogen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=NitrogenIcon.png|internalName=nitrogen}} into '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}} by expending energy. Rate scales with the amount of environmental '''Nitrogen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=NitrogenIcon.png|internalName=nitrogen}}. More efficient than the equivalent process in '''[[Nitrogenase]]'''. | Fixes atmospheric '''Nitrogen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=NitrogenIcon.png|internalName=nitrogen}} into '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}} by expending energy. Rate scales with the amount of environmental '''Nitrogen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=NitrogenIcon.png|internalName=nitrogen}}. More efficient than the equivalent process in '''[[Nitrogenase]]'''. | ||
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== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
Decreases '''Oxygen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=OxygenIcon.png|internalName=oxygen}} ''' Resistance''' by 2%. | |||
== Upgrades == | == Upgrades == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 22 May 2026
| Organelle Details | |
|---|---|
| Nitroplast |  |
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| Close-up of a Nitroplast | |
| Base Cost (MP) | 50 |
| Requires Nucleus | Yes |
| Processes | Nitrogen Fixation |
| Enzymes | None |
| Size (Hexes) | 2 |
| Osmoregulation Cost | 2 |
| Storage | 1 |
| Unique | No |
| Upgrades | None |
| Internal Name | nitrogenfixingplastid |
The Nitroplast is a membrane-bound organelle used to produce Ammonia 
, one of the components of growth for cellular reproduction. Performs Nitrogen Fixation to convert gaseous Nitrogen 
and ATP 
into Ammonia . More efficient than the prokaryotic Nitrogenase.
Requirements
A cell must have a Nucleus to evolve Nitroplasts.
Processes
Nitrogen Fixation
Fixes atmospheric Nitrogen into Ammonia by expending energy. Rate scales with the amount of environmental Nitrogen . More efficient than the equivalent process in Nitrogenase.
Modifications
No modifications.
Effects
Decreases Oxygen 
Resistance by 2%.
Upgrades
No upgrades.
Strategy
We recommend replacing Nitrogenase with Nitroplasts when your cell develops a Nucleus, as the latter can more efficiently generate resources needed for reproduction.
As with Nitrogenase, Nitroplasts are a sensible choice if you have ATP to spare. Creating reproduction resources yourself removes a limiting factor on your ability to progress through generations more quickly. This will also require gathering extra Phosphates 
, which can be gained from floating chunks of crystal, or from purple clouds.
Scientific Background
Nitroplasts have been shown to have evolved from endosymbionts in eukaryotic cells.