What are Tech Webs?
Tech webs refer to the research options on the Core R&D console, named due to the normal view look in the technology section of the console. Each technology section will require being unlocked, will unlock a new section, or will be both. The normal view allows you to see this with the use of arrows and images.
The progression of research is not linear and many research options require multiple pre-requisite technologies. These are shown below on the individual research options.
Tech Webs
Base Nodes
Technology that starts out unlocked.
Basic Research Technology
Research Cost: None
Requires: Nothing
Unlocks: Biological Technology , Data Theory , Industrial Engineering , Basic Bluespace Theory , Basic Robotics Research , Artificial Intelligence , Electromagnetic Theory , Clown Technology , Basic Security Equipment , EXOSUIT: Odysseus , Spacepod Construction
Designs:
Basic Matter Bin , Basic Power Cell , Basic Scanning Module , Basic Capacitor , Basic Micro-Laser , Micro Manipulator , Destination Tagger, Hand Labeler , Package Wrapper, Destructive Analyzer Board , Circuit Imprinter Board , Rack Creator, E.X.P.E.R.I-MENTOR Board , R&D Console , Design Storage Disk, Technology Data Storage Disk , R&D Server Board, R&D Server Control Console Board, Exosuit Fabricator Board , Pay Stand, Ticket Machine, Ticket Machine Remote, Light Tube, Light Bulb, Space Heater Board , Beaker , Large Beaker, Vial, Large Vial, Bucket , Fork, Tray, Plate, Bowl, Mixing Bowl, Drinking Glass, Shot Glass, Shaker, X-Large Beaker, Rubber Shot, Beanbag Slug, Buckshot Shell, Shotgun Slug, Incendiary Slug, Breaching Slug, Speed Loader .38, Computer Design (APC Control), Power Control, Airlock Electronics, Firelock Circuitry, Air Alarm Electronics, Fire Alarm Electronics, Blast Door Controller, Airlock Controller Electronics, Mousetrap, Reinforced Glass , Plasteel, Plastitanium, Plasma Glass, Reinforced Plasma Glass, Titanium Glass, Plastitanium Glass, Mounted Flash Frame, Rapid Service Fabricator (RSF), Oven Tray, Remote Light Switch (RLS), Station Bounced Radio, Remote Signalling Device, Remote Signaling Button, Machine Design (Inspector Booth), Intercom Frame, Infrared Emitter, Health Sensor, Timer, Voice Analyser, Camera Assembly, Newscaster Frame, Proximity Sensor, Flashlight, Fire Extinguisher, Pocket Fire Extinguisher
Man Machine Interface
Research Cost: None
Cyborg Construction
Research Cost: None
Designs:
Robotics Control Console , Flash, Cyborg Endoskeleton, Cyborg Head, Cyborg Torso, Cyborg Right Arm, Cyborg Left Arm, Cyborg Right Leg, Cyborg Left Leg, Cyborg Recharger Board, Cyborg Upgrade (Emergency Reboot Board), Cyborg Upgrade (Rename Board)
Mechanical Exosuits
Research Cost: None
Designs:
Exosuit Tracking Beacon , Exosuit Control Console , Mech Bay Power Control Console , Mechbay Recharger Board, Exosuit Chassis (APLU "Ripley"), Exosuit Chassis (APLU "Firefighter"), Exosuit Torso (APLU "Ripley"), Exosuit Left Arm (APLU "Ripley"), Exosuit Right Arm (APLU "Ripley"), Exosuit Left Leg (APLU "Ripley"), Exosuit Right Leg (APLU "Ripley"), APLU "Ripley" Central Control module, APLU "Ripley" Peripherals Control module, Ripley MK-I to MK-II conversion kit, Exosuit Engineering Equipment (Hydraulic Clamp)
Basic Exosuit Equipment
Research Cost: None
Designs:
Exosuit Engineering Equipment (Drill), Exosuit Engineering Equipment (Mining Scanner), Exosuit Engineering Equipment (Extinguisher), Exosuit Engineering Equipment (Cable Layer)
Basic Tools
Research Cost: None
Designs:
Screwdriver , Wrench , Wirecutters , Pocket Crowbar , Multitool , Welding Tool , T-Ray Scanner , Analyzer , Cable Coil , Pipe Painter, Airlock Painter , Decal Painter, Tile Painter, Scalpel, Circular Saw, Bonesetter, Surgical Drill, Retractor, Cautery, Hemostat, Syringe , Cultivator, Plant Analyzer, Shovel, Spade, Hatchet, Mop , Rapid Pipe Dispenser (RPD), Analyzer, T-Ray Scanner, Industrial Welding Tool, Geiger Counter
Biotech
From slimes to chemicals to kitchens.
Biological Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Designs:
Chemical heater board , Chem Master board , Portable chem dispenser board , sleeper board , VR sleeper board, PanD.E.M.I.C 2200 , defibrillator , defibrillator wall mount, Surgical Mat, operating computer , portable soda dispenser board, portable booze dispenser board, health analyzer , medical spray, Genetic Sequence Analyzer, Roller Bed
Advanced Biotechnology
Research Cost: 2500
Designs:
Hypospray, Piercing Syringe, Hypospray Piercing Upgrade, Hypospray Speed Upgrade, Crew Pinpointer, Smoke Machine, Plasma-Man Jumpsuit Refill, Limb Grower Board, Metamaterial Beaker, Advanced Health Analyzer, Organ Harvester Board, PENLITE Holobarrier Projector, Forensic Scanner, Advanced Forensic Scanner, Compact Defibrillator, Vial Box
Xeno-organ Biology
Research Cost: 2500
Designs:
Felinid Limb Design Disk, Lizard Limb Design Disk, Plasmaman Limb Design Disk, Ethereal Limb Design Disk, Polysmorph Limb Design Disk
Biological Processing
Research Cost: 2500
Designs:
Smartfridge Board, Gibber Board, Deep Fryer, Monkey Recycler Board , Food/Slime Processor Board , Microwave, All-In-One Grinder, Dish Drive, Lipid Extractor, Griddle, Oven
Basic Xenology
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Upgraded Cybernetic Organs Cybernetic OrgansAdvanced BiotechnologyBiological TechnologyBasic Research Technology , Experimental Surgery Advanced SurgeryImproved Wound-Tending SurgeryBiological TechnologyBasic Research Technology , deconstructing a xeno-related item
Designs:
Synthetic Plasma Vessel
Advanced Surgery
When simple medicine doesn't cut it.
Improved Wound-Tending Surgery
Research Cost: 1000
Advanced Surgery
Research Cost: 1500
Experimental Surgery
Research Cost: 5000
Unlocks: Alien Surgery General
Designs:
Pacification Surgery , Vein Threading , Vein Muscle Membrane Surgery, Nerve Splicing , Nerve Grounding , Ligament Hook , Ligament Reinforcement , Viral Bonding , Tend Wounds (Physical) Upgrade , DNA Recovery , Alien DNA Recovery
Alien Surgery
Research Cost: 7000
Data Theory
Big Data, in space!
Data Theory
Research Cost: 2500
Unlocks: Computer Consoles, Neural Programming, Cybernetic Implants, Basic Nanite Programming, High Efficiency Parts
Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Research Cost: 7500
Unlocks: Mesh Nanite Programming, Alien Technology General, Cyborg Ugrades: Utility, Applied Bluespace Research General, Advanced Engineering General, Weapon Development Technology General, Mining Technology, Advanced Power Manipulation General, Basic Plasma Research, High Efficiency Parts
Designs:
Solar Control , Weapon Recharger Board, Power Monitor , Rapid Part Exchange Device, PACMAN-Type Generator Board , Advanced Capacitor , Advanced Scanning Module , Emitter Board , High-Capacity Power Cell , Advanced Matter Bin , Scanner Gate, Atmospheric Alert Console , Atmospheric Monitor Console, Recycler Board, Autolathe Board , High-Power Micro-Laser , Nano Manipulator , Optical Meson Scanners , Freezer/Heater Board , Radiation Collector Board , Tesla Coil Board, Grounding Rod Board, Cell Charger Board , Stacking Machine Console, Stacking Machine, Conveyor Belt, Conveyor Belt Switch, Oxygen Tank , Plasma Tank , Emergency Oxygen Tank , Extended-Capacity Emergency Oxygen Tank, Plasmaman Belt Tank, Machine Design (Electrolyzer Board), Machine Design (Floor Igniter), Machine Design (Crystallizer), Suit Storage Unit, Atmospheric Thermal Imaging Goggles
Advanced Engineering
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Industrial Engineering, Electromagnetic Theory General
Unlocks: Botanical Engineering, Cryostasis Technology, Alien Engineering, Foreign Technology, Experimental Tools, Radioactive Weaponry, Advanced Weapon Development, Anomaly Research, RCD Designs Upgrade, Advanced Sanitation Technology, Advanced Mining Technology, Spacepod Passenger Seat, Night Vision Technology
Anomaly Research
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Advanced Engineering, Applied Bluespace Research
High Efficiency Parts
Research Cost: 7500
Requires: Industrial Engineering, Basic Research Technology
Unlocks: Combat Cybernetic Implants General, Miniaturized Bluespace Research, Spacepod Lock Buster, Spacepod Storage, Advanced Spacepod Armor
Advanced Power Manipulation
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Industrial Engineering
Unlocks: Bluespace Power, Advanced Mining, Exosuit Weapon (MKI Tesla Cannon), Electric Weapons
Designs:
SMES Board, Super-Capacity Power Cell , Hyper-Capacity Power Cell , Super Capacitor , SUPERPACMAN-Type Generator Board, MRSPACMAN-Type Generator Board, Power Turbine Board, Power Turbine Console Board , Power Compressor Board, Circulator Board, TEG Board
Bluespace
Using bluespace to make things faster and better.
Basic Bluespace Theory
Research Cost: 2500
Unlocks: Telecommunications Technology, Applied Bluespace Research
Bluespace Travel
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Applied Bluespace Research
Unlocks: Unregulated Bluespace Research, Exosuit Module (Localized Wormhole Generator), One-Point Bluespace Gravitational Manipulator, Miniaturized Bluespace Research
Designs:
Teleportation Station Board, Teleportation Hub Board, Teleporter Console , Quantum Pad Board, Bluespace Launchpad Board, Bluespace Launchpad Console Board, Supply Drop Pod Upgrade Disk, Bluespace Pipe
Miniaturized Bluespace Research
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: High Efficiency Parts, Applied Bluespace Research, Bluespace Travel
Unlocks: EXOSUIT: Phazon, Advanced Bluespace Storage, Exosuit Module (Teleporter Module)
Advanced Bluespace Storage
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Miniaturized Bluespace Research, Advanced Sanitation Technology
Applied Bluespace Research
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Industrial Engineering, Basic Bluespace Theory
Unlocks: Bluespace Travel, Anomaly Research, Bluespace Power Technology, Miniaturized Bluespace Research, Cyborg Upgrades: Advanced Utility
Bluespace Power Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Power Manipulation, Applied Bluespace Research
Unlocks: Simple Exosuit Modules
Unregulated Bluespace Research
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Bluespace Travel, Foreign Technology
Plasma
Research into the mysterious and dangerous substance, plasma.
Basic Plasma Research
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Industrial Engineering
Unlocks: Mining Technology, Advanced Plasma Research
Designs:
Exosuit Equipment (Plasma Generator)
Advanced Plasma Research
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Plasma Research
Unlocks: Advanced Mining Technology, Advanced Spacepod Plasma Cutter
Designs:
217-D Heavy Plasma Cutter
Shuttle Tech
Research the technology required to create and use basic shuttles.
Basic Shuttle Research
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Bluespace Travel, Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Route Optimisation Upgrade
Designs:
Rapid Shuttle Designator, Machine Design (Plasma Thruster Board), Machine Design (Engine Heater Board), Computer Design (Shuttle Flight Controller), Computer Design (Shuttle Zoning Designator), Machine Design (Ion Thruster Board), Machine Design (Capacitor Bank Board)
Route Optimisation Upgrade
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Shuttle Research
Unlocks: Hyperlane Optimisation Upgrade
Designs:
Shuttle Route Optimisation Upgrade
Hyperlane Optimisation Upgrade
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Route Optimisation Upgrade, Miniaturized Bluespace Research
Unlocks: Nullspace Breaching Upgrade
Designs:
Shuttle Bluespace Hyperlane Optimisation Upgrade
Nullspace Breaching Upgrade
Research Cost: 12500
Requires: Hyperlane Optimisation Upgrade, Alien Technology
Designs:
Shuttle Voidspace Optimisation Upgrade, Machine Design (Void Thruster Board)
Robotics
Programmable machines that make our lives lazier.
Basic Robotics Research
Research Cost: 2500
Unlocks: Artificial Intelligence, Basic Nanite Programming, Advanced Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research
Research Cost: 2500
Unlocks: Smart Nanite Programming, Advanced Exosuits
Neural Programming
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Data Theory, Biological Technology
Unlocks: Advanced Cybernetic Implants, Positronic Brain, Synaptic Nanite Programming
Positronic Brain
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Neural Programming
Unlocks: Artificial Intelligence
Cyborg Upgrades: Utility
Research Cost: 2000
Requires: Industrial Engineering
Designs:
Cyborg Upgrade (Ore Satchel of Holding) , Cyborg Upgrade (Lavaproof Tracks) , Cyborg Upgrade (Ion Thrusters) , Cyborg Upgrade (Self-repair) , Cyborg Upgrade (Expand) , Cyborg Upgrade (RPED) , Cyborg Upgrade (Translation Matrix), Cyborg Upgrade (Experimental Push Broom) , Cyborg Upgrade (Gem Satchel), Cyborg Upgrade (Condiment Synthesizer), Cyborg Upgrade (Cookbook), Cyborg Upgrade (Autocleaner)
Cyborg Upgrades: Advanced Utility
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Cyborg Upgrades: Utility, Experimental Tools, Applied Bluespace Research
Designs:
Cyborg Upgrade (Advanced Engineering Tools), Cyborg Upgrade (ATMOS Holofan Projector), Cyborg Upgrade (BRPED)
Cyborg Upgrades: Medical
Research Cost: 2000
Requires: Advanced Biotechnology
Cyborg Upgrade: Medical Advanced Medical Tools
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Cyborg Upgrades: Medical, Experimental Tools
Designs:
Cyborg Upgrade (Piercing Hypospray), Cyborg Upgrade (Advanced Surgical Omnitool), Cyborg Upgrade (Advanced Analyzer)
Artificial Intelligence
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Robotics Research, Positronic Brain
Designs:
Server Cabinet, Machine Design (AI Data Core Board), Machine Design (AI Core Display Board), AI Server Overview Console, Standard Memory, Neural Processing Unit, AI Resource Distribution Console, AI system integrity restorer, Safeguard, OneHuman, ProtectStation, Quarantine, OxygenIsToxicToHumans, Freeform, Reset, Purge, Law Removal, Freeform Module, Asimov, Crewsimov, Pranksimov, P.A.L.A.D.I.N., T.Y.R.A.N.T., Overlord, CEO, Cowboy, Mother M(A.I.), Silicop, Construction Drone, Meta Experiment, Ethical Researcher, Silicon Collective, Spotless Reputation, Clown, ChapAI, Druid, Detective, Reporter, Default, B.O.R.I.S. AI Control Beacon, Intellicard AI Transportation System
EMP
Study into usage of frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Electromagnetic Theory
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Base Research
Unlocks: Advanced Engineering, Electric Weapons, Integrated HUDs, Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
Designs:
Holographic Sign Projector, Security Holobarrier Projector, Engineering Holobarrier Projector, ATMOS Holofan Projector, Inducer, Optical T-Ray Scanners, AI Holopad Board
Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
Research Cost: 3000
Requires: Electromagnetic Theory
Unlocks: Night Vision Technology, Exosuit Weapon (MKIV Ion Heavy Cannon), Quantum Electromagnetic Technology
Quantum Electromagnetic Technology
Research Cost: 3000
Requires: Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
Clown
Honk?!
Clown Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Research
Designs:
Comedy Arm Implant, Air Horn, "H.O.N.K." Central Control Module, "H.O.N.K." Peripherals Control Module, "H.O.N.K." Weapons and Targeting Control Module, Exosuit Chassis ("H.O.N.K."), Exosuit Head ("H.O.N.K."), Exosuit Torso ("H.O.N.K."), Exosuit Left Arm ("H.O.N.K."), Exosuit Right Arm ("H.O.N.K."), Exosuit Left Leg ("H.O.N.K."), Exosuit Right Leg ("H.O.N.K."), H.O.N.K. Banana Mortar, H.O.N.K. Mousetrap Mortar, HoNkER BlAsT 5000, Oingo Boingo Punch-Face, Sad Trombone Implant Case, Cyborg Upgrade (Clown Module), Honkblaster 1000, Clownshot Shell, Clownshoes implant, HONK holobanana projector
Computer
Computers and how they work.
Computer Consoles
Research Cost: 2000
Requires: Data Theory
Unlocks: Arcade Games, Computer Hardware, Computerized Recordkeeping, Telecommunications Technology
Computer Hardware
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Computer Consoles
Designs:
Hard Disk Drive, Advanced Hard Disk Drive, Super Hard Disk Drive, Cluster Hard Disk Drive, Solid State Drive, Micro Solid State Drive, Network Card, Advanced Network Card, Wired Network Card, Data Disk, Advanced Data Disk, Super Data Disk, ID Card Slot, Auxilary ID Card Slot, Intellicard Slot, Miniprinter, Area Power Connector, Power Cell Controller, Battery Module, Advanced Battery Module, Super Battery Module, Micro Battery Module, Nano Battery Module, Processor Board, Photonic Processor Board, Microprocessor, Photonic Microprocessor, Sensor Package
Arcade Games
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Computer Consoles
Computerized Recordkeeping
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Computer Consoles
Telecomms Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Computer Consoles, Basic Bluespace Theory
Designs:
Subspace Receiver , Bus Mainframe , Subspace Broadcaster , Processor Unit , Hub Mainframe, Server Mainframe, Relay Mainframe , Telecommunications Monitoring Console , Telecommunications Server Monitoring Console , Subspace Ansible , Hyperwave Filter , Subspace Amplifier , NTNet Relay Board, Subspace Treatment Disk , Subspace Wavelength Analyzer , Ansible Crystal , Subspace Transmitter , Traffic Control Console , Messaging Server
Integrated HUDs
Research Cost: 1500
Requires: Electromagnetic Theory, Computerized Recordkeeping
Unlocks: Night Vision Technology, Advanced Cybernetic Implants
Night Vision Technology
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Integrated HUDs, Advanced Electromagnetic Theory, Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Combat Cybernetic Implants
Designs:
Night Vision Health Scanner HUD, Night Vision Security HUD, Night Vision Diagnostic HUD, Night Vision Goggles, Night Vision Optical Meson Scanners, Night Vision Science Goggles, Cyborg Upgrade (Night Vision Mesons)
Medical
Upgraded and more powerful medical equipment.
Genetic Engineering
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Biological Technology
Cryostasis Technology
Research Cost: 2000
Requires: Biological Technology, Advanced Engineering
Subdermal Implants
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Biological Technology
Designs:
Implanter, Implant Case, Chemical Implant Case, Tracking Implant Case, Bluespace Locator, Tracking Pinpointer
Cybernetic Organs
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Advanced Biotechnology
Unlocks: Upgraded Cybernetic Organs
Designs:
Cybernetic Heart, Cybernetic Liver, Cybernetic Lungs, Cybernetic Appendix, Cybernetic Stomach, Cybernetic Ears
Upgraded Cybernetic Organs
Research Cost: 1500
Requires: Cybernetic Organs
Designs:
Upgraded Cybernetic Heart, Upgraded Cybernetic Liver, Upgraded Cybernetic Lungs, Upgraded Cybernetic Stomach
IPC Parts
Research Cost: 1500
Requires: Cybernetic Organs, Basic Robotics Research
Designs:
Substance Processor, Basic Robotic Eyes, Robotic Voicebox, Micro-cell, Auditory Sensors, Recharging Electronics, IPC Revival Board, Cooling Radiator, Blank IPC
Cybernetic Implants
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Biotechnology, Data Theory
Unlocks: Advanced Cybernetic Implants
Designs:
Nutriment Pump Implant, Breathing Tube Implant, Luminescent Eyes, Meson Eyes, Welding Shield Eyes, Medical HUD Implant, Security HUD Implant, Chemical Analyzer Implant, Diagnostic HUD Implant
Advanced Cybernetic Implants
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Cybernetic Implants, Neural Programming, Integrated HUDs
Unlocks: Combat Cybernetic Implants
Designs:
Toolset Arm Implant, Surgical Arm Implant, Janitorial Arm Implant, Botanical Arm Implant, Reviver Implant, Nutriment Pump Implant PLUS, Magboot implant
Combat Cybernetic Implants
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Cybernetic Implants, High Efficiency Parts, Night Vision Technology, Weapon Development Technology
Designs:
Anti-Drop Implant, CNS Rebooter Implant, Thrusters Set Implant, Jumpboots implant, Wheelies implant
Illegal Cybernetic Implants
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Combat Cybernetic Implants, Foreign Technology
Designs:
Slip Resistance Implant
D.O.T.A. suit
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Weapon Development Technology, Anomaly Research, Positronic Brain, Advanced Biotechnology
Tools
Equipment and tools.
Mining Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Industrial Engineering, Basic Plasma Research
Unlocks: Advanced Mining Technology, Spacepod Mining Tech
Designs:
Mining Drill , Upgraded Resonator, Kinetic Accelerator Trigger Guard Mod, Kinetic Accelerator Damage Mod, Kinetic Accelerator Cooldown Mod, Kinetic Accelerator Range Mod, Ore Redemption Board, Mining Rewards Vendor Board, Express Supply Console, Plasma Cutter, Exosuit Proto-kinetic Accelerator
Advanced Mining Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Mining Technology, Advanced Plasma Research, Advanced Power Manipulation, Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Advanced Spacepod Mining Tech, Exosuit Diamond Drill, Spacepod Lock Buster
Magmite Technology requires deconstructing a piece of plasma magmite before researching.
Magmite Technology
Research Cost: 2000
Requires: Advanced Mining Technology
Designs:
Mega Mining Charge
Camera Theory
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Mining Technology, Basic Security Equipment
Designs:
Miner Bodycamera, Bodycamera
Advanced Sanitation Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Advanced Bluespace Storage
Botanical Engineering
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Engineering, Biological Technology
Designs:
Plant Data Disk, Portable Seed Extractor, Plant DNA Manipulation Board, Floral Somatoray , Hydroponics Tray Board, Biogenerator Board, Seed Extractor Board
Experimental Tools
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Engineering
Designs:
Experimental Welding Tool, Jaws of Life, Hand Drill, Laser Scalpel, Mechanical Pinches, Searing Tool, Programmable Tool Switcher
Basic Security Equipment
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Basic Research Technology
Unlocks: Nonlethal Landmine Technology, Weapon Development Technology, Exosuit Weapon (AV-98 "Ingram" heavy stun baton)
Designs:
Seclite, Pepper Spray, Energy Bola, Zipties, Evidence Bag, Flash, Handcuffs, Modular Receiver, Simple Sight
RCD designs upgrade
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Advanced RCD designs upgrade
Designs:
RCD frames designs upgrade, RCD simple circuits designs upgrade, RCD furnishing upgrade, RCD Conveyor upgrade
Advanced RCD designs upgrade
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: RCD designs upgrade, Bluespace Travel
Designs:
Advanced RCD silo link upgrade
Weaponry
Our researchers have found new ways to weaponize just about everything now.
Nonlethal Landmine Technology
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Basic Security Equipment
Unlocks: Smart Landmine Technology
Weapon Development Technology
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Industrial Engineering, Basic Security Equipment
Unlocks: Advanced Weapon Development Technology, EXOSUIT: Gygax General, EXOSUIT: Phazon General, Ballistic Weaponry, Spacepod Weaponry, Electric Weapons, Combat Cybernetic Implants
Designs:
Test-Range Firing Pin, Telescopic Riot Shield, MK.I bluespace plating, MK.III plasteel plating, Vertical Grip, Laser Sight, Infrared Sight
Smart Landmine Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Weapon Development Technology, Nonlethal Landmine Technology, Industrial Engineering
Unlocks: Advanced Landmine Technology
Advanced Weapon Development Technology
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Weapon Development Technology, Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Medical Weaponry, Foreign Technology, Explosive & Pyrotechnical Weaponry, Radioactive Weaponry, One-Point Bluespace-Gravitational Manipulator, Exotic Ammunition, Beam Weaponry, EXOSUIT: Durand, Exosuit Weapon (AV-98 "Ingram" heavy stun baton), Exosuit Weapon (S5-C "White Witch" shortspear)
Designs:
Cyborg Upgrade (Security Module), MK.II ceramic plating, MK.IV titanium plating, Holographic Sight
Advanced Landmine Technology
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Weapon Development Technology, Smart Landmine Technology, Advanced Engineering
Designs:
Rapid Deployment Smartmine, Sledgehammer Smartmine
Electric Weapons
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Weapon Development Technology, Advanced Power Manipulation, Electromagnetic Theory
Unlocks: Exosuit Weapon (MKI Tesla Cannon), Advanced Spacepod Weaponry, Exosuit Weapon (MKIV Ion Heavy Cannon)
Designs:
Tesla Revolver, Ion Carbine
Hardlight Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Weapon Development Technology, Quantum Electromagnetic Technology
Designs:
Hardlight Bow, NT-USP Conversion Kit
Radioactive Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Weapon Development Technology, Advanced Engineering
Medical Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Weapon Development Technology, Advanced Biotechnology, Foreign Technology
Designs:
Syringe Gun , Cryostatis Shotgun Dart, Shotgun Dart
Beam Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Weapon Development Technology
Unlocks: Exosuit Weapon (CH-DS "Peacemaker" Mounted Disabler), Advanced Beam Weaponry, Exosuit Weapion (CH-PS "Immolator" Laser)
Advanced Beam Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Beam Weaponry
Unlocks: Exosuit Weapon (CH-LC "Solaris" Laser Cannon)
Designs:
Beam Marksman Rifle
Explosive & Pyrotechnical Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Weapon Development Technology
Unlocks: Foreign Technology, Exosuit Module (SOB-3 Clusterbang Launcher), Exosuit Module (BRM-6 Missile Rack), Exosuit Module (SGL-6 Grenade Launcher)
Ballistic Weaponry
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Weapon Development Technology
Unlocks: Simple Exosuit Modules, Exosuit Weapon (LBX AC 10 "Scattershot"), Exosuit Weapon (FNX-99 "Hades" Carbine), Exosuit Weapon ("Ultra AC 2" LMG), Exotic Ammunition
Designs:
Vatra M38 Magazine (.38), Vatra M38 Magazine (.38 armor-piercing), Vatra M38 Rubber Magazine (.38 rubber), WT-550 Autocarbine Magazine, WT-550 Autocarbine Armor-Piercing Magazine, WT-550 Autocarbine Incendiary Magazine, WT-550 Auto Gun Rubber Bullet Magazine (4.6x30mm Rubber)
Exotic Ammunition
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Weapon Development Technology, Ballistic Weaponry
Unlocks: Experimental Ammunition
Designs:
Vatra M38 Frost Magazine (.38 frost), Vatra M38 Talon Magazine (.38 talon)
Experimental Ammunition
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Exotic Ammunition
Designs:
Unloaded Technological Shotshell, Vatra M38 Bluespace Magazine (.38 bluespace), WT-550 Auto Gun Kraken Bullet Magazine (4.6x30mm Kraken), WT-550 Auto Gun snakebite Bullet Magazine (4.6x30mm snakebite)
One-point Bluespace-gravitational Manipulator
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Weapon Development Technology, Bluespace Travel
Designs:
One-Point Bluespace-Gravitational Manipulator, Exosuit Module (Gravitational Catapult Module)
Mech
EXOSUIT: Clarke
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Industrial Engineering
Designs:
Exosuit Chassis "Clarke", Exosuit Torso "Clarke", Exosuit Head "Clarke", Exosuit Left Arm "Clarke", Exosuit Right Arm "Clarke", "Clarke" Central Control Module, "Clarke" Peripherals Control Module
Advanced Exosuits
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Robotics Research
Unlocks: Exosuit: Durand, Exosuit: Gygax, Exosuit: Phazon, Simple Exosuit Modules, Advanced Exosuit Equipment, Exosuit Weapon (HR-2 "Ronin" katana), Exosuit Weapon (AV-98 "Ingram" heavy stun baton), Exosuit Weapon (TO-4 "Tahu" flaming chainsword), Exosuit Weapon (ASW-8 "Barbatos" heavy maul), Exosuit Weapon (S5-C "White Witch" shortspear)
Designs:
Repair Droid Module
EXOSUIT: Odysseus
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Research Technology
Designs:
Exosuit Chassis "Odysseus", Exosuit Torso "Odysseus", Exosuit Head "Odysseus", Exosuit Left Arm "Odysseus", Exosuit Right Arm "Odysseus", Exosuit Left Leg "Odysseus", Exosuit Right Leg "Odysseus", "Odysseus" Central Control Module, "Odysseus" Peripherals Control Module
EXOSUIT: Gygax
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Weapon Development Technology
Designs:
Exosuit Chassis "Gygax", Exosuit Torso "Gygax", Exosuit Head "Gygax", Exosuit Left Arm "Gygax", Exosuit Right Arm "Gygax", Exosuit Left Leg "Gygax", Exosuit Right Leg "Gygax", "Gygax" Central Control Module, "Gygax" Peripherals Control Module, "Gygax" Weapons & Targeting Control Module, Exosuit Armor "Gygax"
EXOSUIT: Durand
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Advanced Weapon Development Technology
Designs:
Exosuit Chassis "Durand", Exosuit Torso "Durand", Exosuit Head "Durand", Exosuit Left Arm "Durand", Exosuit Right Arm "Durand", Exosuit Left Leg "Durand", Exosuit Right Leg "Durand", "Durand" Central Control Module, "Durand" Peripherals Control Module, "Durand" Weapons & Targeting Control Module, Exosuit Armor "Durand"
EXOSUIT: Phazon
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Weapon Development Technology, Miniaturized Bluespace Research
Designs:
Exosuit Chassis "Phazon", Exosuit Torso "Phazon", Exosuit Head "Phazon", Exosuit Left Arm "Phazon", Exosuit Right Arm "Phazon", Exosuit Left Leg "Phazon", Exosuit Right Leg "Phazon", "Phazon" Central Control Module, "Phazon" Peripherals Control Module, "Phazon" Weapons & Targeting Control Module, Exosuit Armor "Phazon"
Advanced Exosuit Equipment
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits
Designs:
Exosuit Module (RCD Module)
Medical Exosuit Equipment
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Biotechnology
Designs:
Exosuit Medical Equipment (Mounted Sleeper), Exosuit Medical Equipment (Syringe Gun), Exosuit Medical Equipment (Medical Beamgun)
Simple Exosuit Modules
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Ballistic Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Module (Tesla Energy Relay), Exosuit Module (Reactive Armor Booster Module), Exosuit Module (Reflective Armor Booster Module), Exosuit Module (ExoNuclear Reactor)
Exosuit Weapon (LBX AC 10 "Scattershot")
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Ballistic Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (LBX AC 10 "Scattershot"), LBX AC 10 Scattershot Ammunition
Exosuit Weapon (FNX-99 "Hades" Carbine)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Ballistic Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (FNX-99 "Hades" Carbine), FNX-99 Carbine Ammunition
Exosuit Weapon (MKIV Ion Heavy Cannon)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Electric Weapons, Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (MKIV Ion Heavy Cannon)
Exosuit Weapon (MKI Tesla Cannon)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Power Manipulation, Electric Weapons
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (MKI Tesla Cannon)
Exosuit Weapon (BFG-90 "Graze" Radioactive Cannon)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Beam Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (BFG-90 "Graze" Radioactive Cannon), BFG-90 Radioactive Cannon Ammunition
Exosuit Weapon (CH-PS "Immolator" Laser)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Beam Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (CH-PS "Immolator" Laser)
Exosuit Weapon (CH-LC "Solaris" Laser Cannon)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Beam Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (CH-LC "Solaris" Laser Cannon)
Exosuit Weapon (CH-XC "Transitum" X-Ray Laser)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Beam Weaponry
Designs:
CH-XC "Transitum" x-ray laser
Exosuit Weapon (CH-DS "Peacemaker" Mounted Disabler)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Beam Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (CH-DS "Peacemaker" Mounted Disabler)
Exosuit Weapon (SGL-6 Grenade Launcher)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Explosive & Pyrotechnical Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (SGL-6 Grenade Launcher), SGL-6 Grenade Launcher Ammunition
Exosuit Weapon (BRM-6 Missile Rack)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Explosive & Pyrotechnical Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (BRM-6 Missile Rack), SRM-8 Missile Rack Ammunition
Exosuit Module (SOB-3 Clusterbang Launcher)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Explosive & Pyrotechnical Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Module (SOB-3 Clusterbang Launcher), SOB-3 Clusterbang Launcher Ammunition
Exosuit Module (Teleporter Module)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Miniaturized Bluespace Research
Designs:
Exosuit Module (Teleporter Module)
Exosuit Module (Localized Wormhole Generator)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Bluespace Travel
Designs:
Exosuit Module (Localized Wormhole Generator)
Exosuit Weapon (Ultra AC 2 LMG)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Ballistic Weaponry
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (Ultra AC 2 LMG), Ultra AC 2 Ammunition
Exosuit Diamond Drill
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Mining Technology
Designs:
Exosuit Module (Diamond Mining Drill)
Exosuit Weapon (RS-77 "Atom Smasher" Rocket Fist
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Weapon Development Technology
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (RS-77 "Atom Smasher" Rocket Fist)
Exosuit Weapon (GD6 "Jaeger" Shortsword)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Advanced Weapon Development Technology
Unlocks: Exosuit Weapon (HR-2 "Ronin" Katana), Exosuit Weapon (TO-4 "Tahu" Flaming Chainsword), Exosuit Weapon (ASW-8 "Barbatos" Heavy Maul)
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (GD6 "Jaeger" Shortsword)
Exosuit Weapon (HR-2 "Ronin" Katana)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Exosuit Weapon (GD6 "Jaeger" Shortsword)
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (HR-2 "Ronin" Katana)
Exosuit Weapon (AV-98 "Ingram" Heavy Stun Baton)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Advanced Weapon Development Technology, Basic Security Equipment
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (AV-98 "Ingram" heavy stun baton)
Exosuit Weapon (TO-4 "Tahu" Flaming Chainsword)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Exosuit Weapon (GD6 "Jaeger" Shortsword)
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (TO-4 "Tahu" Flaming Chainsword)
Exosuit Weapon (ASW-8 "Barbatos" Heavy Maul)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Exosuit Weapon (GD6 "Jaeger" Shortsword)
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (ASW-8 "Barbatos" Heavy Maul)
Exosuit Weapon (S5-C "White Witch" Shortspear)
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Advanced Exosuits, Advanced Weapon Development Technology
Designs:
Exosuit Weapon (S5-C "White Witch" Shortspear)
Nanites
Nanite Research Points are gained by having mobs with active nanites.
Basic Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Data Theory
Unlocks: Mesh Nanite Programming, Smart Nanite Programming, Biological Nanite Programming
Designs:
Nanite Program Disk, Nanite Remote, Nanite Communication Remote, Nanite Scanner, Nanite Chamber Board, Public Nanite Chamber Board, Nanite Chamber Control, Nanite Programmer Board, Nanite Program Hub Board, Nanite Cloud Control, Relay, Monitoring, Subdermal ID, Mechanical Repair, Nanite Volume Sensor, Signal Repeater, Relay Signal Repeater
Smart Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 500Nanite Research Cost: 500
Requires: Basic Nanite Programming, Advanced Robotics Research
Unlocks: Harmonic Nanite Programming
Designs:
Blood Purification, Distributed Computing, Metabolic Synthesis, Stealth, Memory Leak, Voice Sensor, Skull Echo
Mesh Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 500Nanite Research Cost: 500
Requires: Basic Nanite Programming, Industrial Engineering
Unlocks: Harmonic Nanite Programming
Designs:
Dermal Hardening, Dermal Refractive Surface, Dermal Refractive Surface, Cryogenic Treatment, Electric Conduction, Electric Shock, Electromagnetic Resonance, Temperature Adjustment
Biological Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Nanite Programming, Biological Technology
Unlocks: Harmonic Nanite Programming, Neural Nanite Programming
Designs:
Accelerated Regeneration, Blood Regeneration, Rapid Coagulation, Poisoning, Cellular Breakdown, Critical Health Sensor, Death Sensor, Health Sensor, Damage Sensor, Race Sensor
Neural Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 1000Nanite Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Biological Nanite Programming
Unlocks: Synaptic Nanite Programming
Designs:
Nerve Support, Neural Regeneration, Paralysis, Neural Shock, Host Scan
Synaptic Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 1000Nanite Research Cost: 1000
Requires: Neural Nanite Programming, Neural Programming
Designs:
Mental Barrier, Pacification, Blindness, Sleep Induction, Mute, Forced Speech, Hallucination
Harmonic Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 2000Nanite Research Cost: 2000
Requires: Biological Nanite Programming, Smart Nanite Programming, Mesh Nanite Programming
Unlocks: Hazard Nanite Programs, Military Nanite Programming
Designs:
Death Simulation, Aggressive Replication, Defibrillation, Bio-Reconstruction, Neural Reimaging, Selective Blood Purification, Nanite Heart
Military Nanite Programming
Research Cost: 2500Nanite Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Harmonic Nanite Programming, Foreign Technology
Designs:
Chain Detonation, Sub-Dermal Combustion, Meltdown, Viral Replica
Hazard Nanite Programs
Research Cost: 3000Nanite Research Cost: 4000
Requires: Harmonic Nanite Programming, Alien Technology
Designs:
Infective Exo-Locomotion, Mind Control, Mitosis
Alien
This technology requires deconstructing alien objects before researching.
Alien Technology
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Biological Technology, Industrial Engineering
Unlocks: Alien Biological Tools, Alien Surgery, Hazard Nanite Programs, Alien Engineering
Designs:
Alien Alloy, Mind Flayer
Alien Biological Tools
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Alien Technology, Advanced Biotechnology
Designs:
Alien Scalpel, Alien Hemostat, Alien Retractor, Alien Saw, Alien Drill, Alien Cautery, Machine Design (Mind Machine Hub), Machine Design (Mind Machine Pod)
Alien Engineering
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Alien Technology, Advanced Engineering
Designs:
Alien Wrench, Alien Wirecutters, Alien Screwdriver, Alien Crowbar, Alien Welder, Alien Multitool
Foreign Technology
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Explosive & Pyrotechnical Weaponry, Advanced Weapon Development Technology, Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Unregulated Bluespace Research, Military Nanite Programming, Medical Weaponry
Designs:
Decloner, Borg Syndicate Module, AI Camera Upgrade, Suppressor, Large Crossbow, Donk Soft Toy Vendor, Donksoft Refill, Thermal Goggles
AI Hardware
Advanced Neural Processing
Research Cost: 3000
Requires: High Efficiency Parts, Artificial Intelligence
Unlocks: Experimental Neural Processing, Bluespace Neural Processing
Designs:
advanced neural processing unit
Experimental Neural Processing
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Advanced Neural Processing
Designs:
experimental neural processing unit
Bluespace Neural Processing
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Advanced Neural Processing, Applied Bluespace Research
Designs:
bluespace neural processing unit
High Capacity Memory Sticks
Research Cost: 3000
Requires: High Efficiency Parts, Artificial Intelligence
Unlocks: Hyper Capacity Memory Sticks
Designs:
high-capacity memory
Hyper Capacity Memory Sticks
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: High Capacity Memory Sticks
Unlocks: Bluespace Memory Sticks
Designs:
hyper-capacity memory
Bluespace Memory Sticks
Research Cost: 7500
Requires: Hyper Capacity Memory Sticks, Applied Bluespace Research
Designs:
bluespace memory
Improved CPU Sockets
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Artificial Intelligence
Unlocks: 256bit Computing, Advanced CPU Sockets
Improved Memory Bus
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Artificial Intelligence
Unlocks: 256bit Computing, Advanced Memory Bus
256bit Computing
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: Improved CPU Sockets, Improved Memory Bus
Unlocks: Bluespace Computing, Advanced CPU Sockets, Advanced Memory Bus
Bluespace Computing
Research Cost: 7500
Requires: 256bit Computing, Applied Bluespace Research
Unlocks: Bluespace CPU Sockets, Bluespace Memory Bus
Advanced CPU Sockets
Research Cost: 5000
Requires: 256bit Computing, Improved CPU Sockets
Unlocks: Bluespace CPU Sockets
Bluespace CPU Sockets
Research Cost: 10000
Requires: Bluespace Computing, Advanced CPU Sockets
Advanced Memory Bus
Research Cost: 4000
Requires: 256bit Computing, Improved Memory Bus
Unlocks: Bluespace Memory Bus
Bluespace Memory Bus
Research Cost: 8000
Requires: Advanced Memory Bus, Bluespace Computing
Spacepod
Spacepod Construction
Research Cost: 2500
Requires: Basic Research Technology
Unlocks: Spacepod Security, Spacepod Passenger Seat, Spacepod Weaponry
Designs:
Spacepod Core, Spacepod Armor (Civilian), Spacepod Armor (Dark), Space Pod Mainboard, Bluespace Navigation Gigabeacon
Spacepod Security
Research Cost: 2750
Requires: Spacepod Construction, Industrial Engineering
Designs:
Spacepod Tumbler Lock, Spacepod Tumbler Lock Key, Spacepod Tracking Module
Spacepod Weaponry
Research Cost: 3500
Requires: Spacepod Construction, Weapon Development Technology
Unlocks: Advanced Spacepod Weaponry, Spacepod Mining Tech
Designs:
Spacepod Equipment (Disabler)
Advanced Spacepod Weaponry
Research Cost: 5250
Requires: Spacepod Weaponry, Electric Weapons
Unlocks: Spacepod Lock Buster
Designs:
Spacepod Equipment (Laser), Spacepod Equipment (Burst Disabler)
Spacepod Mining Tech
Research Cost: 3500
Requires: Spacepod Weaponry, Mining Technology
Unlocks: Advanced Spacepod Mining Tech
Designs:
Spacepod Equipment (Basic Kinetic Accelerator)
Advanced Spacepod Mining Tech
Research Cost: 3500
Requires: Spacepod Mining Tech, Advanced Mining Technology
Unlocks: Advanced Spacepod Plasma Cutter
Designs:
Spacepod Equipment (Kinetic Accelerator), Spacepod Equipment (Plasma Cutter)
Advanced Spacepod Plasma Cutter
Research Cost: 4500
Requires: Advanced Spacepod Mining Tech, Advanced Plasma Research
Designs:
Spacepod Equipment (Advanced Plasma Cutter)
Spacepod Passenger Seat
Research Cost: 3750
Requires: Spacepod Construction, Advanced Engineering
Unlocks: Spacepod Storage
Designs:
Spacepod Passenger Seat
Spacepod Storage
Research Cost: 4500
Requires: Spacepod Passenger Seat, High Efficiency Parts
Unlocks: Advanced Spacepod Armor
Designs:
Spacepod Crate Storage Module, Spacepod Ore Storage Module
Spacepod Lock Buster
Research Cost: 8500
Requires: Advanced Spacepod Weaponry, Advanced Mining Technology, High Efficiency Parts
Designs:
Spacepod Lock Buster
Advanced Spacepod Armor
Research Cost: 2750
Requires: Spacepod Storage, High Efficiency Parts
Designs:
Spacepod Armor (Industrial), Spacepod Armor (Security), Spacepod Armor (Golden)