diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
index 5c7ead7d64..89412265b3 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
@@ -1796,7 +1796,7 @@ public class Blocks{
             requirements(Category.effect, with(Items.silicon, 150, Items.oxide, 40, Items.thorium, 60));
             outlineColor = Pal.darkOutline;
 
-            range = 160f;
+            range = 180f;
             size = 3;
             buildSpeed = 1.5f;
 
@@ -5440,6 +5440,8 @@ public class Blocks{
             requirements(Category.units, with(Items.thorium, 250, Items.oxide, 200, Items.tungsten, 200, Items.silicon, 400));
             regionSuffix = "-dark";
 
+            researchCostMultipliers.put(Items.thorium, 0.2f);
+
             size = 5;
             consumePower(5f);
             consumeLiquid(Liquids.nitrogen, 10f / 60f);