Nova: We're looking for parts to build a very unique device. This project will be our secret that we keep from our competitors. First, we need a chemical reactor. It has to be powerful enough to produce a large amount of product without being detected by the authorities. We'll most likely need a big facility to place this reactor.

Nova: The reactor will require a lot of cooling water to keep from overheating. The production rate is what matters most, so it will need an outlet for large amounts of hot water. It can't go back into the river without giving away our location with a heat bloom like that. We'll need to build a cooling system large enough to hide the thermal signature. That's where the cooling towers come in. They'll have to be massive to handle the thermal load we're expecting.

Nova: We'll need a way to move all the raw materials in and the final product out, so we're going to need a rail linenew rail linerouted through some lightly populated area. We'll need a place fairly remote, with easy access to the rail line, a large source of water, and a sizable workforce without attracting too much attention.

Nova: Now, there's the issue of power. We'll need a lot of it. More than the local grid can supply without raising suspicion. We'll have to build our own power plant on site. Coal will be the easiest. We can have it delivered by the same rail line and the transmission infrastructure won't have to go far. It will also add to our thermal output, so the cooling system will have to be even more robust.

Nova: So, to summarize: a large remote facility with a dedicated power plant, cooling towers, and a rail spur. We might need specialized equipment. We've heard rumors the black market has access to these tools and parts we can't source ourselves. It may be worth the risk to reach out to them for the reactor vessel and some of the control systems. They'll have what we need, no questions asked.