                               Command : BUILD

 SYNTAX:
   [mc ##] Command : build <UNIT-TYPE> <KIND> <TECH>

The build command is used to begin construction on one of the various types of
units  that  can  be  constructed by players.  You specify the unit type to be
built, the particular variety of unit, and the tech level at  which  to  build
this unit.

Currently, players can build ships, planes, missiles, spacecraft, and  nuclear
devices.   Of  these,  only nuclear devices are usable immediately -- the rest
must undergo subsequent construction after the unit is created.

In order to construct a unit your nation must have sufficient technology,  and
sector  in  which  the  building will take place must must be owned by you, it
must have sufficient available work, construction materials,  and  be  of  60%
efficiency.  In addition, your nation must have enough cash in the treasury to
pay for a percentage of the total construction cost of the unit --  the  exact
percentage  varies  with  the  unit  type.   You must also have the technology
required to build the unit.

                               Command : BUILD

Subsequent construction of untis takes place during the update.  Units may not
move or perform any actions until they achieve 100% efficiency.

The info pages on particular unit-types will have  more  specific  information
regarding the construction of units.

See also : units(i), scrap.

