The prerequisite for almost everything technical. You cannot build tools, machines, or infrastructure without first mastering the raw materials. Each material unlocks entire branches of the tech tree.
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- Charcoal Production — high-heat fuel from wood
- Pottery and Ceramics — vessels, bricks, and heat-resistant forms
- Metalworking — smelting, forging, and shaping metals
- Glassmaking — producing glass from sand and flux
- Woodworking — shaping wood into tools and structures
- Leatherwork — tanning hides into durable material
- Rope Making — strong cordage from plant and animal fiber
- Brick Making — fired and unfired bricks for construction
- Adhesives — glues, resins, and binding agents
- Kiln Design — updraft, downdraft, and cross-draft kilns for high-temperature firing
- Wire Drawing — producing metal wire for electrical, fencing, and springs