Research Tree

Revision as of 21:25, 31 May 2012

Research is one of Galaxy Legions' resources, it is gained through planets that have research producing Structures and your Scientists hired onto your ship. Research is used to gain new Equipment and Structures by "researching" the nine research trees. These being....

1 Advanced Weapons
2 Advanced Power Systems
3 Shield Systems
4 Stealth Systems
5 Advanced Armor
6 Defensive Systems
7 Advanced Sensors
8 Planetary Construction
9 Legion Base Research
10 Overall Totals
11 Research Contract
12 Research Storage
13 Collective Theory Lab
14 See also

Advanced Weapons

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Weapons for one's ship, Turrets for one's base and Minefields for one's planets. The player begins with Auto Cannon as their basic weapon this weapon requires no research in this tree. If there are planet modules for a particular tier, the player gets access to those at the same time as the first ship weapon on that tier. If there are base modules for a tier, the player gets those at the same time as the second ship weapon on that tier.

**Advanced Weapons Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules	Planet Or Base Modules
Advanced Weapons	The study of new weapon designs, delivery systems, and miniaturization of weapons for use in space.	200 x 1 Research	Heavy Auto Cannon	(none)
Linear Induction	Advanced study of magnetic propulsion of matter. This allows for the design of weapons that can launch projectiles at incredibly high velocities.	600 x 3 Research	Light Mass Driver Mass Driver Heavy Mass Driver	Rail Turret
Laser Focusing	Study of channeling laser energy into powerful beams.	1,000 x 3 Research	Light Laser Cannon Laser Cannon Heavy Laser Cannon	(none)
Ion Channeling	Study of the alignment and enrichment of ionized gases.	3,000 x 3 Research	Light Ion Cannon Ion Cannon Heavy Ion Cannon	Ion Minefield Ion Turret
Plasma Filtering	Harnessing the potential of chaotic plasma into cohesive blasts.	5,000 x 3 Research	Light Plasma Cannon Plasma Cannon Heavy Plasma Cannon	Plasma Minefield
Phased Energy	Harnessing phase-modulation of various wave energies.	9,000 x 3 Research	Light Phase Cannon Phase Cannon Heavy Phase Cannon	Phase Minefield Phase Turret
Graviton Shearing	The study of using high energy graviton beams to create powerful shearing forces on the target.	15,000 x 3 Research	Light Graviton Shearer Graviton Shearer Heavy Graviton Shearer	Graviton Minefield
Matter Disruption	The use of high energy chaotic pulses to disrupt the subatomic structure of matter.	20,000 x 3 Research	Light Disruptor Disruptor Heavy Disruptor	Disruption Minefield Disruptor Turret
Quantum Disassembly	A focused study dealing with a more advanced form of matter disruption at the quantum level.	30,000 x 3 Research	Light Quantum Devastator Quantum Devastator Heavy Quantum Devastator	Quantum Minefield
Micro-Singularities	The study of safely creating and launching microsingularities for use as a weapon projectile.	70,000 x 3 Research	Light Singularity Launcher Singularity Launcher Heavy Singularity Launcher	Singularity Minefield Singularity Turret
Antimatter Streams	The study of focusing and containing antiprotons into cohesive streams that can be used as a powerful beam weapon. The research includes safeguards for close range combat.	140,000 x 3 Research	Light Antiproton Cannon Antiproton Cannon Heavy Antiproton Cannon	Antimatter Minefield
Null Rays	Technology that allows weaponizing the immense forces of spacial fatigue, erasing subatomic matter through a focused projection of dimensional microrifts.	300,000 x 3 Research	Light Null Ray Null Ray Heavy Null Ray	Null Minefield Null Turret
Thetacron Radiation	Study into the artificial creation of thetacron radiation, a normally rare and dangerous subspace phenomenon. Thetacron emissions create violent tears in subspace, and can sometimes cause permanent spacial rifts.	600,000 x 3 Research	Light Thetacron Cannon Thetacron Cannon Heavy Thetacron Cannon	Thetacron Rift Field
Quasi-Chaotic Force	A much more powerful type of spacial fatigue technology that relies on Quasi-Chaotic forces, a superposition of all known standard forces and their anti-forces. Complex Quasi-Chaotic pulses can be tuned to seek out almost any other energy signature.	1,000,000 x 3 Research	Light Quasi-Chaotic Blaster Quasi-Chaotic Blaster Heavy Quasi-Chaotic Blaster	Quasi-Chaos Mine Quasi-Chaos Turret

Advanced Power Systems

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Cores & Reactors and Relays. Nothing is unlocked in this field before research is performed.

**Advanced Power Systems Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules
Advanced Power Systems	The study of new power generation techniques and devices	200 x 1 Research	Power Conduit
Cold Fusion	Research into creating easily triggered fusion reactions that are easy to control	600 x 4 Research	Fusion Reactor Fusion Reactor - Mark II Fusion Reactor - Mark III Fusion Reactor - Mark IV
Superconductive Relays	A study into creating high tensile superconductive relays for power transmission of very high energies.	1,000 x 1 Research	High Energy Relay
Graviton Induction	Harnessing the vast amount of background graviton energy passing through a ship.	2,000 x 4 Research	Graviton Core Graviton Core - Mark II Graviton Core - Mark III Graviton Core - Mark IV
Plasma Relays	Creating conduits that can contain and distribute extremely high energy plasma around a vessel.	4,000 x 1 Research	Plasma Relay
Quantum Capacitors	The study of devices capable of harnessing quantum harmonic forces	7,000 x 4 Research	Quantum Capacitor Quantum Capacitor - Mark II Quantum Capacitor - Mark III Quantum Capacitor - Mark IV
Wave Conduits	The study of power distribution systems using quantum superimposed energy waves	10,000 x 1 Research	Wave Conduit
Antimatter Containment	The study of using controlled annihilations of antimatter as a significant power source	18,000 x 4 Research	Antimatter Reactor Antimatter Reactor - Mark II Antimatter Reactor - Mark III Antimatter Reactor - Mark IV
Positron Relays	The study of delivering anti-electrons directly to relay antimatter terminals.	25,000 x 1 Research	Positron Relay
Singularity Control	The study of creating and using black holes specifically for power generation.	35,000 x 4 Research	Singularity Core Singularity Core - Mark II Singularity Core - Mark III Singularity Core - Mark IV
X Conduits	The study of an advanced form of positron relay that uses cross-phase modulation.	50,000x 1 Research	X Conduit
Zero Point Energy	The study of advanced quantum capacitors capable of harnessing zero point energy in subspace fields.	60,000 x 4 Research	Zero Point Reactor Zero Point Reactor - Mark II Zero Point Reactor - Mark III Zero Point Reactor - Mark IV
Transconduits	The study of using transdimensional projection to deliver vast quantities of energy around a vessel.	75,000 x 1 Research	Transconduit
Dark Energy Induction	The study of directly harnessing dark energy sources from normal and subspace.	90,000 x 4 Research	Dark Energy Core Dark Energy Core - Mark II Dark Energy Core - Mark III Dark Energy Core - Mark IV
Isomorphic Entanglement	A superior form of instantaneous energy transfer, allowing even unstable forms of energy to move around a ship safely	150,000 x 1 Research	Isomorphic Repeater
Intra Dimensional Colliding	The focused study of harnessing the massive energy produced when colliding matter from higher order dimensions.	210,000 x 4 Research	Intra-D Collider Intra-D Collider - Mark II Intra-D Collider - Mark III Intra-D Collider - Mark IV
Wormhole Channeling	Study of channeling unimaginable quantities of energy through stable wormholes	450,000 x 1 Research	Wormhole Relay
Supernova Generation	Harnessing the massive power of stellar creation and destruction, focused within the control of a single reactor	800,000 x 4 Research	Supernova Generator Supernova Generator - Mark II Supernova Generator - Mark III Supernova Generator - Mark IV
Flux Vibration Channeling	A breakthrough concept of intense energy transmission by tapping directly within a stable flux medium, combining the benefits of massive distance and volume transfer.	1,600,000 x 1 Research	HyperChannel Relay
Proxy-Universe Reactions	Binds reactions through parallel universe membranes, allowing for unique energy properties not physically possible to create in this universe alone. The process requires multiple safeguards, as reactions that span universal boundaries are dangerous.	3,200,000 x 4 Research	Proxy-Universe Reactors Proxy-Universe Reactors - Mark II Proxy-Universe Reactors - Mark III Proxy-Universe Reactors - Mark IV

Currently this is the end of the research tree - Nov 2010

Shield Systems

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Shields and Grids. Upon beginning the game, you do NOT have access to any shield modules/structures. Upgrades to the shields are available through this tree. If there are planet or base modules for a particular tier, the player gets access to those as well upon completion of the first level of that tier.

**Shield Systems Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules	Planet Or Base Modules
Shield Systems	The study of the emission of energy fields for use in defense.	200 x 1 Research	Light Magnetic Deflector	(none)
Magnetic Deflection	The use of strong magnetic fields to deflect or redirect harmful incoming weapons or debris.	600 x 2 Research	Magnetic Deflector Heavy Magnetic Deflector	Structural Shield
Hull Polarization	The study of polarizing the hull of a ship with high energy particles that can absorb incoming attacks.	1,000 x 3 Research	Light Hull Polarizer Hull Polarizer Heavy Hull Polarizer	Deflector Grid
Inverse Graviton Fields	The study of using directed inverse gravitons to deflect incoming attacks.	2,000 x 3 Research	Light Inverse Graviton Shield Inverse Graviton Shield Heavy Inverse Graviton Shield	City Shield
Force Projection Fields	The study of force-projection (or force) fields that act as an external energy hull to the ship.	4,000 x 3 Research	Light Force Shield Force Shield Heavy Force Shield	Forcefield Grid
Lattice Fields	The study of using a cross-lattice of phased energy on existing force shielding, preventing weak spots during attacks.	6,000 x 3 Research	Light Lattice Shield Lattice Shield Heavy Lattice Shield	Regional Shield
Phase Fields	The study of using an entire force shield constructed of modulated phase energy.	12,000 x 3 Research	Light Phase Shield Phase Shield Heavy Phase Shield	Phase Shield Grid
Disruption Fields	The use of a chaotic energy cross-lattice to disintegrate incoming matter.	25,000 x 3 Research	Light Disruption Shield Disruption Shield Heavy Disruption Shield	Mass Shield
Stasis Fields	The study of bending subspace energy around a ship to change the path of incoming weapon fire.	40,000 x 3 Research	Light Stasis Shield Stasis Shield Heavy Stasis Shield	Stasis Grid
Rift Fields	The study of far more advanced stasis fields that use strong dimensional rifts to shift incoming matter.	85,000 x 3 Research	Light Rift Shield Rift Shield Heavy Rift Shield	Planetary Shield Rift Grid
Meta-Chron Fields	A technology that emits an isolated time-spacial rupture field, dispersing harmful energy into alternate timelines.	175,000 x 3 Research	Light Meta-Chron Shield Meta-Chron Shield Heavy Meta-Chron Shield	Meta-Chron Grid
Force Obviation Fields	Implementation of field system upgrades that manifest intelligent behavior within their force radius. Obviation Fields are capable of anticipating and adapting automatically to any type of force and matter, using meta-chron rifts with high precison.	390,000 x 3 Research	Light Obviator Shield Obviator Shield Heavy Obviator Shield	Obviation Barrier Obviation Grid

Stealth Systems

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Jammers and Cloaks. At the beginning of the game, the Proximity Jammer is available for immediate use. Further upgrades are available through this research tree.

**Stealth Systems Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules	Planet Modules
Stealth Systems	The study of advanced stealth technology, used for evading enemy detection	200 x 1 Research	Proximity Jammer - Mark II	(none)
EM Absorbant Materials	The study of materials that can absorb frequencies of light and other electromagnetic radiation	600 x 3 Research	EM Absorbant Panels EM Absorbant Panels - Mark II EM Absorbant Panels - Mark III	(none)
Sensor Jamming	Special computing research into devices capable of confusing remote sensing equipment	1,200 x 3 Research	Sensor Jammer Sensor Jammer - Mark II Sensor Jammer - Mark III	Jammer Satellites
Negative Refraction	The study of advanced metamaterials capable of altering the refraction of electromagnetic radiation	2,400 x 3 Research	Refraction Panels Refraction Panels - Mark II Refraction Panels - Mark III	(none)
Wideband Jamming	The study of complex nanocomputers capable of jamming remote sensing equipment of a much wider frequency range	4,800 x 3 Research	Wideband Jammer Wideband Jammer - Mark II Wideband Jammer - Mark III	Shroud Satellites
EM Adaptive Materials	The study of materials and computing equipment capable of adapting and emulating a variety of surrounding environmental conditions	15,000 x 3 Research	EM Adaptive Panels EM Adaptive Panels - Mark II EM Adaptive Panels - Mark III	(none)
Quantum Jamming	The study of advanced quantum computers and their ability to disrupt and fool remote sensing equipment of all types.	30,000 x 3 Research	Quantum Jammer Quantum Jammer - Mark II Quantum Jammer - Mark III	Stealth Satellites
Stealth Fields	The study of field emissions that cancel out and/or repeat all radiation in realtime.	55,000 x 3 Research	Stealth Field Generator Stealth Field Generator - Mark II Stealth Field Generator - Mark III	(none)
Subspace Jamming	The study of hypercomputers capable of jamming detection systems that function in subspace.	75,000 x 3 Research	Subspace Jammer Subspace Jammer - Mark II Subspace Jammer - Mark III	Cloaking Satellites
Cloaking Fields	The study of field emissions that can completely bend incoming radiation around the vessel	120,000 x 3 Research	Cloak Field Generator Cloak Field Generator - Mark II Cloak Field Generator - Mark III	(none)
Anti-Tachyon Jamming	Advanced study of hypercomputing devices that emit rapid pulses of inverse tachyons, causing wide area disturbances to all equipment	290,000 x 3 Research	Anti-Tachyon Jammer Anti-Tachyon Jammer - Mark II Anti-Tachyon Jammer - Mark III	Anti-Tachyon Satellites
Dimensional Masking	An advanced field emission system that creates a large dimensional cloak around a ship to prevent detection.	580,000 x 3 Research	Dimensional Mask Dimensional Mask - Mark II Dimensional Mask - Mark III	(none)
Inverse Flux Jamming	Disrupts advanced forms of scanning and signal computation systems by rotating through very high energy inverse pulses sent directly through a flux medium.	1,300,000 x 3 Research	Inverse Flux Jammer Inverse Flux Jammer - Mark II Inverse Flux Jammer - Mark III	Inverse Flux Satellites

Advanced Armor

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Armor and Platings. At the beginning of the game, the Titanium Plating is available for immediate use. Further Armor upgrades are available by researching in these fields. Armor should be noted to be notoriously more expensive to research than most other fields, likely due to its importance.

**Advanced Armor Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules	Base Modules
Advanced Armor	The study of new composites and methods for ship armor construction and development	200 x 1 Research	(none)	(none)
Titanium Improvements	Research into strengthening and enhancing our current titanium armor designs	1,000 x 2 Research	Reinforced Titanium Plating Hardened Titanium Plating	Titanium Base Plating
Whipple Plating	Study of using multi-layered spaced impact plating	3,600 x 3 Research	Whipple Plating Hardened Whipple Plating Ablative Whipple Plating	(none)
Durtanium Alloy	Research into the creation of new superstrong and lightweight alloys from extraplanetary materials	6,000 x 3 Research	Durtanium Plating Reinforced Durtanium Plating Hardened Durtanium Plating	Durtanium Base Plating
Microgels	The study of creating huge matrixes of microscopic absorbant supergel that can be used as a new form of armor.	12,000 x 3 Research	Microgel Armor Compressed Microgel Armor Merged Microgel Armor	(none)
Nanospheres	Study of a very advanced form of microgel that self-react to any forms of incoming force or energy.	20,000 x 3 Research	Nanosphere Plating Compressed Nanosphere Plating Merged Nanosphere Plating	Nanosphere Base Plating
Q-Phased Plating	The study of using quantum superposition to phase stack existing plating into armor that can survive intense blasts	35,000 x 3 Research	Q-Phased Plating Reactive Q-Phased Plating Overcharged Q-Phased Plating	(none)
Nexus Grids	A study of a nanite-constructed, superdense material known as a nexus grid	75,000 x 3 Research	Nexus Armor Compressed Nexus Armor Merged Nexus Armor	Nexus Base Plating
Neutronium	The study of creating reliable armor from material in the cores of neutron stars	150,000 x 3 Research	Neutronium Armor Core Neutronium Armor Deep Core Neutronium Armor	Neutronium Base Plating
Fermionic Unification	A hyper advanced procedure that consumes and binds raw fermions together into a megadense plate.	350,000 x 3 Research	Fermionic Armor Stablized Fermionic Armor Perfect Fermionic Armor	Fermionic Base Plating
Syncopated Phase Matter	An extremely complex form of solid matter that involves many layers of fermionic compressions in a tuned parallel phase. In its stable form, the matter is sealed completely, even from weapons that use phase or dimensional modulation.	800,000 x 3 Research	Syncopated Plating Stabilized Syncopated Plating Perfect Syncopated Plating	Syncopated Base Plating

Defensive Systems

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Thrusters, Dampeners, and Arrays. At the beginning, the player has access to the Autopilot Console. Further defensive upgrades are achieved through this tree.

**Defensive Systems Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules	Base Modules
Defensive Systems	The study of systems that enhance the evasive capabilities of ships, and allow automated quick response from internal sensors.	200 x 1 Research	Autopilot Console - Mark II	(none)
Evasive Thrust	The study of altering existing thruster designs to allow for quick manuevers in combat	600 x 3 Research	Maneuvering Thrusters Maneuvering Thrusters - Mark II Maneuvering Thrusters - Mark III	(none)
Motion Compensation	Research into using heavily weighted fluid regions around the ship to activate during heavy movement and compensate for acceleration	1,800 x 3 Research	Motion Compensator Motion Compensator - Mark II Motion Compensator - Mark III	Structural Stabilizer
Inertial Dampening	A replacement for motion compensators that uses graviton emitters to dampen the effect of quick acceleration	3,600 x 3 Research	Inertial Dampeners Inertial Dampeners - Mark II Inertial Dampeners - Mark III	Inertial Dampening Array
Spacial Thrusters	An advanced thruster design that produces intense acceleration forces and can instantly change ship direction and orientation in combat.	6,000 x 3 Research	Spacial Thruster Spacial Thruster - Mark II Spacial Thruster - Mark III	(none)
Inertial Cancelation	Advanced form of inertial nullifiers that operate externally to completely block any gravitic forces that result from movement.	12,000 x 3 Research	Inertial Canceler Inertial Canceler - Mark II Inertial Canceler - Mark III	Inertial Canceling Array
Microwarp Nacelles	A significant modification to existing warp nacelles that allows for instant travel to spaces within a very close distance, allowing the ship to easily dodge enemy attacks.	25,000 x 3 Research	Microwarp Nacelle Microwarp Nacelle - Mark II Microwarp Nacelle - Mark III	(none)
Phase Shifting	Research into using phase energies to put the ship partially out of phase, preventing direct hits from most weapons	45,000 x 3 Research	Phase Shift Engine Phase Shift Engine - Mark II Phase Shift Engine - Mark III	Phase Shift Array
Quantum Overlays	An extremely advanced type of phase shifting that keeps only essential systems (like weapons) partially in phase while the rest of the ship stays completely out of phase with normal space.	85,000 x 3 Research	Quantum Overlays Quantum Overlays - Mark II Quantum Overlays - Mark III	(none)
Energy Nullification	A technology that rapidly converts incoming harmful energy to tiny bits of matter, which is easily deflected by the ship	175,000 x 3 Research	Energy Nullifier Energy Nullifier - Mark II Energy Nullifier - Mark III	Energy Nullification Array
Trans-Temporal Travel	A superior advancement to other engine technology that extends microwarp fields slightly into the 4th dimension, allowing a ship to make rapid spacetime adjustments as a defensive measure.	350,000 x 3 Research	Trans-Temporal Nacelle Trans-Temporal Nacelle - Mark II Trans-Temporal Nacelle - Mark III	Trans-Temporal Array
Exergonic Inversion	A superior advancement in energy nullification technology. Instead of canceling harmful energy signatures, exergonic inversion allows the forces to be re-routed and used to defend against even more intense sources.	700,000 x 3 Research	Exergonic Inverter Exergonic Inverter - Mark II Exergonic Inverter - Mark III	(none)
Entropy Field Warping	A complex drive system that greatly expands the sub-dimensional range of avoidance. When performing trans-temporal adjustments using augmented entropy fields, ship movements are also virtually impossible to predict.	1,400,000 x 3 Research	Trans-Entropy Drive Trans-Entropy Drive - Mark II Trans-Entropy Drive - Mark III	Entropy Field Array

Advanced Sensors

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Scanners. The player starts out with the Proximity Sensor, but far more powerful scanners are unlocked as the player progresses. Scanners are necessary for finding planets to colonize and improve.

**Advanced Sensors Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Ship Modules
Advanced Sensors	Research into detection, location, and analysis of remote planets and ships	200 x 1 Research	Proximity Sensor - Mark II
EM Scanning	The study of scanners that can detect and analyze a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum	600 x 3 Research	EM Scanner EM Scanner - Mark II EM Scanner - Mark III
Wideband Scanner	An advanced EM scanner system that can fully analyze the entire electromagnetic spectrum with high sensitivity.	1,800 x 3 Research	Wideband Scanner Wideband Scanner - Mark II Wideband Scanner - Mark III
Multiwave Sensors	An advanced computational sensing system that transmits carrier signals through warp fields, allowing high signal resolution at much higher distances.	3,600 x 3 Research	Multiwave Sensor Multiwave Sensor - Mark II Multiwave Sensor - Mark III
Subspace Sensors	An advanced multiwave sensor that sends and receives signal data through subspace, allowing high resolution of information at extremely far distances	6,000 x 3 Research	Subspace Sensor Subspace Sensor - Mark II Subspace Sensor - Mark III
Quantum Resonance Sensors	A complex sensing system that analyzes the quantum resonance of all entangled matter in range, allowing for detection of even advanced cloaked ships and planets	12,000 x 3 Research	Quantum Resonance Sensor Quantum Resonance Sensor - Mark II Quantum Resonance Sensor - Mark III
Sub-Dimensional Sensors	Sensors that can rapidly detect information emerging from a variety of sub-dimensional folds, revealing elements that are normally extremely difficult to detect.	45,000 x 3 Research	Sub-Dimensional Sensor Sub-Dimensional Sensor - Mark II Sub-Dimensional Sensor - Mark III
Tachyon Sensors	Advanced sensors that emit rapid tachyon pulses, allowing the complex detectors to accurately predict the locations and state of objects even if they are completely invisible.	75,000 x 3 Research	Tachyon Sensor Tachyon Sensor - Mark II Tachyon Sensor - Mark III
X-Manifold Sensing	Hyper complex sub-dimensional sensing equipment, capable of detecting x-manifold vibrations instantaneously across vast distances	130,000 x 3 Research	X-Manifold Detector X-Manifold Detector - Mark II X-Manifold Detector - Mark III
Hyperflux Signaling	A method of tapping into the spacial flux itself, transmitting and receiving signal data with incredible precision. Hyperflux transmissions can theoretically travel any distance without loss of resolution.	290,000 x 3 Research	Hyperflux Sensor Hyperflux Sensor - Mark II Hyperflux Sensor - Mark III
Continuum Analysis	A vastly superior sensory computational method that can accurately predict the movement and velocity of matter scaled in the entire hyperflux transmission medium. Cloaked spacial regions are detected through tiny anomalies in the macro dataset.	700,000 x 3 Research	Continuum Analyzer Continuum Analyzer - Mark II Continuum Analyzer - Mark III

End of Research Tree for the Time Being. No more Advanced Sensors can be researched at this time! Stay tuned for updates!

Planetary Construction

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Structures. Initially, the player has access to the Surface Mine, Research Station, Surface Scanner, Orbital Minefield, and Surface Bunkers.

**Planetary Construction Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Planet Modules
Planetary Construction	Research into construction techniques and designs that fit a variety of planetary types and sizes.	200 x 1 Research	Habitation Modules
Advanced Robotics	The study of advanced autonomous drones and sentries that can perform a variety of planetary tasks	1,000 x 3 Research	Extraction Drones Robotics Lab Analyzer Drones
Megastructures	The design of massive planetary structures that can support full ecosystems	2,000 x 1 Research	Arcology
Nano Assembly	Research into assembly structures and devices that use microscopic nanites for very high precision	4,000 x 3 Research	Nanite Disassemblers Nano Lab Subterranean Probes
Deep Extraction	The study of combining macro and microrobotics to safely probe entire planetary structures	8,000 x 3 Research	Deep Core Mine Theory Engine Deep Scan Harmonizer
Hyperspheres	The study of massive structures that extend kilometers beneath and above planetary surfaces.	15,000 x 1 Research	Hypersphere Habitat
Global Meshing	Study of creating planet-wide smart networks of tiny mobile robotic devices.	30,000 x 3 Research	Mesh Extractor AI Network Mesh Probes
Quantum Assembly	The study of constructing and manipulating devices and structures at the quantum level	65,000 x 3 Research	Quantum Reassembler Quantum Computer Grid Quantum Analyzer Engine
Astro Binding	The study of integrating planetary structures with non-terrestrial structures, like man-made moons, augmenting the planet in ways never before possible.	95,000 x 1 Research	Astrocore Habitat
Gravshell Construction	A significant upgrade to mesh technology. Gravshells are enormous self-suspending structures that surround the entire planet, optimizing resource utilization and extraction capabilities	140,000 x 3 Research	Gravitonic Teleporter Gravshell Brain Gravitonic Revealer
Stellar Engineering	A hyper advanced form of colossal-scale astro construction that links the planet with massive buildings constructed around its star. Stellar structures require significant resources to produce.	300,000 x 3 Research	Stellar Converter Matrioshka Brain Stellar Replicator
Trans-Core Hubs	A vast improvement to Astrocore technology that connects huge extra-planetary structures together through dimensional hubs, allowing colonists to move freely around them in massive numbers.	500,000 x 1 Research	Trans-Hub Habitat
Star Lifting	An evolution of stellar technology that allows the lifting (extraction) and transformation of matter directly from a star. Star Lifting can provide a massive amount of production to its host planets.	1,100,000 x 3 Research	Star Lifter Hypernode Brain Hyperforge Fabricator
Topopolis Rings	Topopolis Rings are modular torus-shaped mega-population structures that extend around a host star. Trans-Core conduits built within the Topopolis provide easy access to planetary systems for transportation of materials as well as the general population.	1,900,000 x 1 Research	Topopolis

Legion Base Research

By researching this line one will gain access to new and better Special Base Modules, allowing you to contribute to the construction of a legion base. Legion bases provide several player and legion bonuses, and reward those that help in their construction, maintenance, and upgrade.

**Base Construction Research Tree**
Name	Full Description	Cost Per Tier	Special Base Modules
Advanced Logistics	The study of Legion Base management, structure, and operation. (Note: First level is the minimum needed for contributions during Base Construction Phase and Base Level 1.)	1,000 x 3 Research	Asteroid Extractor Science Bay Base Factory
Galactic Commerce	The tracking and distribution of financial assets throughout many galactic networks.	5,000 x 1 Research	Commerce Bay
Spacial Docking	The application of strong pylon attachments to dock and maintain ships of various sizes.	20,000 x 2 Research	Space Dock Repair Bay
AI Logistics	Advancements in automated Logistics, aided by artificially intelligent central command systems (Note: First level is the minimum needed for contributions to the Base at Level 3.)	50,000 x 3 Research	Mining-Drone Bay A.I. Bay Automated Factory
Xeno-Diplomacy	Formal systems used to enhance diplomatic relations with other legions and cultures.	100,000 x 1 Research	Embassy
Hybrid Theory Dynamics	New methods and techniques for cooperative involvement in studying advanced prototypes and designs within a legion base.	250,000 x 1 Research	Collective Theory Lab
Sub-Quantum Logistics	The use of sub-quantum manipulation to streamline the acquisition and distribution of materials and goods throughout a legion trade network. (Note: First level is the minimum needed for contributions to the Base at Level 5.)	500,000 x 3 Research	Sub-Quantum Harvester Sub-Quantum Core Quantum Fabricator
Phase Transference	The complex process of harmonic phase transfer between a legion base and surrounding vessels.	1,000,000 x 1 Research	Shield Charging Station
Dimensional Logistics	Complex manipulation of spacial rifting, allowing a base to control mass delivery and acquisition of resources. (Note: First level is the minimum needed for contributions to the Base at Level 6.)	5,000,000 x 3 Research	Material Transporter Sentience Core Rift Fabricator
Universal Maintenance	Adaptive methods and facilities that allow a base to optimize the working components of ships, regardless of their design origin.	10,000,000 x 1 Research	Universal Service Terminal
Hyper Logistics	Cutting-edge advancements in hyperflux manipulation and delivery methods. (Note: First level is the minimum needed for contributions to the Base at Level 7.)	30,000,000 x 3 Research	Base HyperLifter Base HyperCore HyperFactory

Overall Totals

The following table gives the total research required in each branch of the research tree, and the number of tiers and sub-tiers per branch. This is for information only, ask on the forum or check with your legion mates to get an idea of which branch you should be working on at any given time.

Research Branch	Number of Research Tiers	Sub-Tiers (a.k.a. Levels)	Total Research Required
Advanced Weapons	14	40	6,581,000
Advanced Power Systems	20	50	20,055,600
Shield Systems	12	33	2,221,400
Stealth Systems	13	37	7,422,200
Advanced Armor	11	30	4,357,000
Defensive Systems	13	37	8,412,200
Advanced Sensors	11	31	3,792,200
Planetary Construction	14	30	7,456,200
Legion Base Research	11	22	118,048,000

Overall Totals: 178,345,800 Research over 119 tiers and 310 sub-tiers.

Research Contract

Once you have performed enough research an option to turn your research directly into credits becomes available. This option will appear in a blue-outlined box at the bottom of the screen, and will inform you exactly how many CR you can receive for the research points you have around.

This option appears to become available at exactly 47,400,000 Research points spent on other areas of research.

The exact rate of exchange is 25,000 CR for 1 Research point.

This 1000 Research points will get you an offer of 25 Million CR. Here is an example text lifted from the game interface

Perform Research Contract ( Exchange 11,465 FOR: 286.6M ) Research Contract

Research Storage

In the early game you are likely to focus quite heavily on research and this will be reflected in your choice of planets. As a result, Research is likely to be the first of the 3 resources to routinely overflow its storage capacity while you are away or asleep. Research storage increases by 150 RP for every rank gained, while Mineral storage increases by 500 per planet owned, and Artifact Storage by 1,000 per planet.

Storage for Research, Artifacts, and Mining production can be further increased by purchasing storage towers from the Artifact Market using GP. As these artifacts are sendable, they can also be traded with other players for CTP, Kurenite, or other artifacts. As of May 2012 storage structures change hands for approximately 500 CTP each; however some players have been know to offer them for as little as 400 or less, while short-term auctions have seen players offering over 700.

Also, the Polychoron Vault may be created in the Collective Theory Lab, this artifact will increase all 3 types of storage by 1,000 when deployed on any planet.

Collective Theory Lab

When you have completed all branches, or at least researched modules and structures to a point where you can no longer afford the installation costs, and your Legion Base research allows you to contribute to your base at its current level, you may wish to put excess research into making discoveries in the Collective Theory Lab. Follow the link for a more detailed explanation.

The costs start at 2k research points per attempt and rise to 36k RP per attempt for the 18th and last discovery, while the difficulty in finding the next new recipe continues to increase. Therefore this option is better suited to high rank players due to the cap on research storage.