I wait about three posts from others before i make an update on the count. Besides, the count is paused when personal meetings, attacks or the like from the Ceramus to other nations ensue, in order to make the event be real-time. And, i'm pausing it right now as the FDD and the Ayaerid contacts begin. Also, it'll take long before another pair of factories will be built, so for the meantime it's at a 20 rate. And don't worry, when it reaches 1000 it'll be by the time that amount can be allowed