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'''Research''' is the primary method through which players can enhance and expand the abilities of their [[colony]]. Certain [[buildings]] and [[gear]] require research in order to be built.

== Mechanics ==
A [[research bench]] is required to conduct research, with some projects requiring more advanced research stations. Research is presented as a tech tree, with later projects placed further right. Most research projects require a prerequisite. Some research projects introduced in the [[Royalty DLC]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}, and [[Biotech DLC]] {{BiotechIcon}} require additional unlocking using items such as [[techprint|techprints]] and mechanoid chips respectively, and only then would research be allowed. Research projects from the [[Anomaly DLC]] {{AnomalyIcon}} require the study of [[entities]] rather than standard research points. See [[dark study]] for more details on Anomaly research projects.

Once a project is selected, a [[Work#Research|researcher]] will work at the bench to generate research points. [[Research Speed]] is primarily determined by the Intellectual skill. Only one research project can be studied at a time. However, you can freely switch between research projects, and all research progress is retained. Multiple researchers will all contribute towards the same project, with no penalties. In addition, multiple benches can be used simultaneously, again, without penalty.

Your faction's [[tech level]] determines research point costs, and therefore time spent researching. [[New Arrivals]] start at an Industrial level, and have normal costs for all research. [[New Tribe]]s start at a Neolithic tech level, so certain research costs are increased:
* Researching Medieval-level tech, like Long Swords, takes 1.5x the research points for tribes to complete. 
* Researching Industrial-level tech or higher takes 2x the research for tribes. Note that the majority of research topics are industrial or higher.
Both New Arrivals and New Tribes start with certain projects already researched. Specific [[scenario]]s can add, but not remove, pre-researched topics.

Mods can add their own research projects; they can be manually placed, or automatically placed if not specified. Projects will be moved apart if they overlap. They can also add separate research tabs, independent of the main tree.

=== Research speed ===
The number of research points gained is based on the researcher's [[research speed]] factor, which is largely based on their [[intellectual]] skill.
{{Research Points Table/explanation}}
{{Research Points Table|2500}}

== Research Projects ==
=== Neolithic Research Projects ===
Research projects of the neolithic tech level. Both tribes and colonies research these at the same rate.
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Psychoid brewing"
! Psychoid brewing
| Prepare [[psychoid leaves]] into a mildly euphoria-inducing and addictive [[Psychite tea|tea]] at the campfire or cooking stove.
| 500
| 500
| 500 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Psychoid brewing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Tree sowing"
! Tree sowing
| Sow the local biome's natural [[trees]] in your fields.
| 1000
| 1000
| 1000 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Tree sowing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Beer brewing"
! Beer brewing
| Allows you to build a [[brewery]] and [[fermenting barrel|fermenting vats]] to transform [[hops]] into tasty, tasty [[beer]].
| 400
| 400
| 400
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Beer brewing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Passive cooler"
! Passive cooler
| Make [[passive cooler|passive coolers]], to [[Temperature|cool]] indoor spaces without using [[Power|electricity]].
| 400
| 400 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 400 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Passive cooler]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Cocoa"
! Cocoa
| Sow [[Cocoa tree|cocoa trees]] to create your own delicious [[chocolate]]. Eating chocolate fulfills the need for [[recreation]], and it's valuable on the market too.
| 1000
| 1000
| 1000
| [[#Tree sowing|Tree sowing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Cocoa]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Devilstrand"
! Devilstrand
| Plant [[Devilstrand mushroom|devilstrand]], a slow-growing mushroom that yields an exceptionally tough, tear resistant plant [[Devilstrand|fiber]].
| 800
| 800
| 800
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Devilstrand]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Pemmican"
! Pemmican
| Make [[pemmican]], a preserved mixture of meat and plant matter that doesn't go bad for a long time. Great for traveling.
| 500
| 500
| 500 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Pemmican]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Recurve bow"
! Recurve bow
| Build the [[recurve bow]], an effective and inexpensive ranged weapon.
| 400
| 400
| 400 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Recurve bow]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Medieval Research Projects ===
Research projects of the Medieval tech level. Tribes require 1.5x as much research time to research these. Colonies require only the base cost.
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Complex clothing"
! Complex clothing
| Tailor complicated [[Clothing|garments]] like [[pants]], [[duster]]s, and [[cowboy hat]]s.
| 600
| 600 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 900
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Complex clothing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Complex furniture"
! Complex furniture
| Build complex [[furniture]] like [[bed]]s, [[end table]]s, [[dining chair]]s, [[armchair]]s, [[dresser]]s, [[tool cabinet]]s, [[billiards table|billiard table]]s{{Sic}}, and [[poker table]]s, [[vent]]s, [[sarcophagus|sarcophagi]], and more.
| 300
| 300 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 450
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Complex furniture]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Carpet making"
! Carpet making
| Weave beautiful [[carpets]] from [[cloth]].
| 800
| 800
| 1200
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Carpet making]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Smithing"
! Smithing
| Build [[Electric smithy|smithies]] for crafting metal weapons and tools. Allows you to craft simple weapons like [[knife|knives]], [[gladius|gladii]], and [[mace]]s. Work metal into clean, beautiful floor [[Floors|tiles]].
| 700
| 700
| 1050
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Smithing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Stonecutting"
! Stonecutting
| Cut [[rock chunk]]s into [[Materials#Stone|stone blocks]] for use in construction. Build beautiful [[stone tile]] [[floors]] or ugly [[concrete]] walkways.
| 300
| 300 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 450
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Stonecutting]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Long blades"
! Long blades
| Craft [[longsword]]s and [[spear]]s.
| 400
| 400
| 600
| [[#Smithing|Smithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Long blades]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Plate armor"
! Plate armor
| Smith suits of [[plate armor]] from metal or wood. This heavy armor noticeably slows movement, but protects very effectively.
| 600
| 600
| 900
| [[#Smithing|Smithing]]<br/>[[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Plate armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Greatbow"
! Greatbow
| Craft [[greatbow]]s for killing enemies at great range.
| 600
| 600
| 900
| [[#Recurve bow|Recurve bow]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Greatbow]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Noble apparel"
! Noble apparel {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Tailor [[Title|noble-specific]] [[apparel]] like [[formal shirt]]s and [[royal robe]]s.
| 400
| 400
| 600
| [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Noble apparel]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Royal apparel"
! Royal apparel {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Tailor [[Title|royal]] [[apparel]] of the highest tier, like [[royal robe]]s and [[crown]]s.
| 400
| 400
| 600
| [[#Noble apparel|Noble apparel]]<br/>[[#Smithing|Smithing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Royal apparel]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Harp"
! Harp {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft the [[harp]], a simple stationary musical instrument popular among [[Titles|nobility]] in some cultures.
| 500
| 500
| 750
| [[#Complex furniture|Complex furniture]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Harp]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Harpsichord"
! Harpsichord {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft the [[Harpsichord]], a complex stationary musical instrument.
| 500
| 500
| 750
| [[#Harp|Harp]]<br/>[[#Smithing|Smithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Harpsichord]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Industrial Research Projects ===
Research projects of the Industrial tech level. Tribes require 2x as much research time to research these. Colonies require only the base cost. 
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Drug production"
! Drug production
| Build a [[drug lab]] for basic drug synthesis. Further research is required to make specific drugs.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Drug production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Psychite refining"
! Psychite refining
| Refine [[psychoid leaves]] into [[flake]] and [[yayo]], different forms of the euphoric drug psychite.
| 400
| 400
| 800
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Psychite refining]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Wake-up production"
! Wake-up production
| Synthesize [[wake-up]], a work performance-enhancing drug which replaces the need for sleep.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Wake-up production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Go-juice production"
! Go-juice production
| Produce [[go-juice]], a synthetic combat-performance-enhancing drug which improves shooting, melee, and movement ability, and dulls pain.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Go-juice production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Penoxycyline production"
! Penoxycyline production
| Produce [[Penoxycyline]] a disease prevention drug which blocks [[plague]], [[malaria]], and more before they start.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Penoxycyline production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Electricity"
! Electricity
| Harness the power of electricity for a hundred different tasks.
| 1600
| 1600 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 3200
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Electricity]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Battery"
! Battery
| Build [[Battery|batteries]] for storing [[Power|electricity]].
| 400
| 400
| 800
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Battery]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Biofuel refining"
! Biofuel refining
| Build [[Biofuel refinery|Biofuel refineries]] to make [[chemfuel]] from biological matter like [[wood]] or [[Food|foodstuffs]].
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Biofuel refining]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Watermill generator"
! Watermill generator
| Build [[watermill generator]]s on rivers to generate a steady supply of [[power]].
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Watermill generator]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Nutrient paste"
! Nutrient paste
| Build [[nutrient paste dispenser]]s which efficiently produce edible meals from raw nutritive feedstocks, while requiring no labor at all.
| 400
| 400 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 800
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Nutrient paste]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Solar panel"
! Solar panel
| Build [[solar panel]]s for electrical generation.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Solar panel]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Air conditioning"
! Air conditioning
| Build [[cooler]]s to make people comfortable in hot weather or to construct freezers for storing perishable goods.
| 500
| 500 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 1000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Air conditioning]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Autodoor"
! Autodoor
| Build [[autodoor]]s which automatically open when someone approaches without slowing anyone down.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Autodoor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Hydroponics"
! Hydroponics
| Build [[hydroponics basin]]s to rapidly grow crops indoors regardless of the terrain or weather outside.
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Hydroponics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Tube television"
! Tube television
| Produce [[tube television]]s for [[Recreation|recreational]] watching.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]<br/>[[#Complex furniture|Complex furniture]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Tube television]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Packaged survival meal"
! Packaged survival meal
| Produce [[packaged survival meal]]s, which never go bad. Great for traveling.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Nutrient paste|Nutrient paste]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Packaged survival meal]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Firefoam"
! Firefoam
| Construct [[firefoam popper]]s, automatic fire-safety devices which spread fire-retardant foam in response to encroaching flames.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Firefoam]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="IEDs" id="Ieds"
! IEDs
| Build improvised traps from any kind of mortar shell. 
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::IEDs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Geothermal power"
! Geothermal power
| Build [[Geothermal generator|geothermal power plants]] on top of steam geysers, for uninterrupted [[power]].
| 3200
| 3200
| 6400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Geothermal power]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Sterile materials"
! Sterile materials
| Construct sterile tiles to make cleanrooms for safer and more effective medical treatment, research, and cooking.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Sterile materials]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Advanced lights"
! Advanced lights
| Build powerful outdoors lights. Additionally, customize the color of electric lights and reduce their power consumption by half. This does not affect sun lamps.
| 300
| 300
| 600
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Advanced lights]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Machining"
! Machining
| Build [[machining table]]s to craft [[Weapons|guns]], grenades, flak [[armor]], and to shred dead [[mechanoids]] for [[Steel|resources]].
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]<br/>[[#Smithing|Smithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Machining]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Smokepop packs"
! Smokepop packs
| Build [[smokepop pack]]s which allow the wearer to deploy a defensive smokescreen.
| 300
| 300
| 600
| [[#Machining|Machining]]<br/>[[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Smokepop packs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Prosthetics"
! Prosthetics
| Build inexpensive [[Prosthetics|prosthetic]] body parts to replace lost limbs. Requires a skilled [[Skills#Medical|doctor]] to attach.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Machining|Machining]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Prosthetics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gunsmithing"
! Gunsmithing
| Craft simple manually operated guns like [[revolver]]s, [[pump shotgun]]s, [[bolt-action rifle]]s, and [[incendiary launcher]]s.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Machining|Machining]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gunsmithing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Flak armor"
! Flak armor
| Craft [[Flak jacket|clothing]] [[Flak vest|with metal]] [[Flak pants|armor]] sewn in to resist bullets and explosions. This weighty armor slows [[move speed|movement]] slightly.
| 1200
| 1200
| 2400
| [[#Machining|Machining]]<br/>[[#Plate armor|Plate armor]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Flak armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Mortars"
! Mortars
| Build [[mortar]]s which can lob [[mortar shell]]s long distances - even over walls.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Gunsmithing|Gunsmithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Mortars]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Blowback operation"
! Blowback operation
| Craft low-power blowback-operated guns like [[autopistol]]s and [[machine pistol]]s.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Gunsmithing|Gunsmithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Blowback operation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gas operation"
! Gas operation
| Craft high-power guns like [[chain shotgun]]s, [[LMG]]s, and [[heavy SMG]]s.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Blowback operation|Blowback operation]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gas operation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gun turrets"
! Gun turrets
| Produce simple [[Mini-turret|automated gun turrets]].
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Blowback operation|Blowback operation]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gun turrets]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Foam turret"
! Foam turret
| Produce a [[Foam turret|turret]] which can be activated to spray [[Firefoam|fire-extinguishing foam]].
| 800
| 800
| 1600
| [[#Gun turrets|Gun turrets]]<br/>[[#Firefoam|Firefoam]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Foam turret]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Microelectronics"
! Microelectronics 
| Work with complex microelectronics. This unlocks the [[Hi-tech research bench]] and [[comms console]].
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Microelectronics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Flatscreen television"
! Flatscreen television
| Produce high-resolution [[flatscreen television]]s for greater [[Recreation|enjoyment]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Tube television|Tube television]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Flatscreen television]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Moisture pump"
! Moisture pump
| Construct [[moisture pump]]s, which very slowly normalize the moisture in the ground around them. They can turn wet ground dry and convert soft sand into normal sand.
| 1200
| 1200
| 2400
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Moisture pump]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Hospital bed"
! Hospital bed
| Construct [[hospital bed]]s which improve medical outcomes.
| 1200
| 1200
| 2400
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Sterile materials|Sterile materials]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}<br/>[[#Complex furniture|Complex furniture]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Hospital bed]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Deep drilling"
! Deep drilling
| Build [[deep drill]]s for extracting resources from deep underground. You'll need a [[ground-penetrating scanner]] to find the resources.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Deep drilling]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Ground-penetrating scanner"
! Ground-penetrating scanner
| Build [[ground-penetrating scanner]]s that can detect drillable resources deep under the surface. Requires an advanced component to construct.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Deep drilling|Deep drilling]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ground-penetrating scanner]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Transport pod"
! Transport pod
| Construct launchable [[transport pod]]s that you can use to send people and supplies long distances across the planet's surface. Can be used for raiding, traveling, sending gifts, and more.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Biofuel refining|Biofuel refining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}<br/>[[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Transport pod]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Medicine production"
! Medicine production
| Produce standard industrial-tech [[medicine]] by combining [[herbal medicine]], [[neutroamine]], and [[cloth]].
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]<br/>[[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Medicine production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Long-range mineral scanner"
! Long-range mineral scanner
| Construct [[long-range mineral scanner]]s your researchers can use to detect precious minerals across the planet. Can be turned to find a specific mineral. Requires advanced components to construct.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Long-range mineral scanner]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Shields"
! Shields
| Build wearable [[shield belt|shield]] [[Low-shield pack|gear]]. Shields use momentum-repulsion technology to prevent projectiles from traversing the field boundary.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Shields]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Precision rifling"
! Precision rifling
| Craft precisely-machined guns like [[assault rifle]]s and [[sniper rifle]]s.
| 1400
| 1400
| 2800
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Gas operation|Gas operation]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Precision rifling]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Autocannon turret"
! Autocannon turret
| Produce the heavy, long-ranged [[autocannon turret]].
| 1600
| 1600
| 3200
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Gun turrets|Gun turrets]]<br/>[[#Gas operation|Gas operation]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Autocannon turret]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Multibarrel weapons"
! Multibarrel weapons
| Assemble [[minigun]]s.
| 2600
| 2600
| 5200
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Gas operation|Gas operation]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Multibarrel weapons]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Multi-analyzer"
! Multi-analyzer
| Build [[multi-analyzer]]s which increase research speed, and allow higher level research projects.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Multi-analyzer]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Vitals monitor"
! Vitals monitor
| Builds [[vitals monitor]]s which improve medical outcomes when placed next to [[hospital bed]]s.
| 2500
| 2500
| 5000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]<br/>[[#Hospital bed|Hospital bed]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Vitals monitor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Fabrication"
! Fabrication
| Build [[fabrication bench]]es, capable of high-tech projects ranging from [[component]] assembly to [[Recon armor|power]] [[Marine armor|armor]] construction.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Fabrication]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Advanced fabrication"
! Advanced fabrication
| Fabricate [[advanced component]]s from standard [[components]] and other materials.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Advanced fabrication]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Uranium slug turret"
! Uranium slug turret
| Produce the armor-penetrating [[uranium slug turret]]. It fires uranium slugs which tear though [[plasteel]] like paper, but it's less effective at close range.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
|[[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]<br/>[[#Autocannon turret|Autocannon turret]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}<br/>[[#Precision rifling|Precision rifling]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Uranium slug turret]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Rocketswarm launcher"
! Rocketswarm launcher
| Produce [[rocketswarm launcher]]s, single-burst turrets which can devastate a wide area at a key moment in battle.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
|[[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]<br/>[[#Autocannon turret|Autocannon turret]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Rocketswarm launcher]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Piano"
! Piano {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft the [[piano]], an advanced stationary musical instrument.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Harpsichord|Harpsichord]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Piano]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Jump packs"
! Jump packs {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Build [[jump pack]]s to perform aerial assaults during combat
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech<br/>1x Jump packs [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Jump packs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gunlink"
! Gunlink {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Build wearable [[gunlink]]s to enhance your soldiers' [[Shooting Accuracy|shooting accuracy]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gunlink]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Biosculpting"
! Biosculpting {{IdeologyIcon}}
| Construct [[Biosculpter pod]]s which can perform various biological alterations to colonists. These are especially important to believers in [[Ideoligion#Transhumanist|transhumanism]].
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Biosculpting]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Bioregeneration"
! Bioregeneration {{IdeologyIcon}}
| Unlock the [[biosculpter pod]]'s [[Biosculpter pod#Bioregeneration|bioregeneration]] cycle. This cycle heals old scars, regenerates small lost body parts like fingers and toes, and cures many of the physical maladies that come with old age.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]<br/>[[#Biosculpting|Biosculpting]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bioregeneration]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Neural supercharger"
! Neural supercharger {{IdeologyIcon}}
| Construct [[Neural supercharger]] devices. Neural superchargers improve consciousness and learning rate, but they also increase hunger and the effect must be refreshed daily. Transhumanists often hold neural supercharging as an important practice.
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Neural supercharger]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Toxifier generator"
! Toxifier generator {{BiotechIcon}}
| Create [[toxifier generator]]s which generate electricity, but also spread [[pollution]] around themselves.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Toxifier generator]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Xenogenetics"
! Xenogenetics {{BiotechIcon}}
| Create [[xenogerm]]s which can be implanted in a person to genetically modify them. Extract [[genepack]]s from living people using a [[gene extractor]] so you can reimplant their [[genes]] into someone else.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Xenogenetics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gene processor"
! Gene processor {{BiotechIcon}}
| Build [[gene processor]]s, which allow a [[gene assembler]] to create xenogerms of higher genetic complexity.
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Xenogenetics|Xenogenetics]]<br/>[[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gene processor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Archogenetics"
! Archogenetics {{BiotechIcon}}
| Allows a gene assembler to use [[archite capsule]]s to create seemingly-impossible genes. [[Genes#Archite|Archite genes]] and archite capsules can be obtained from traders.
| 2500
| 2500
| 5000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Gene Processor|Gene Processor]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Archogenetics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Deathrest"
! Deathrest {{BiotechIcon}}
| Those with the [[deathrest]] gene must periodically undergo a special deathrest coma that lasts several days. This research project allows you to construct buildings which accelerate the deathrest coma and confer specific bonuses on the deathrester. Over time, you can build a grand deathrest temple.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Deathrest]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Fertility procedures"
! Fertility procedures {{BiotechIcon}}
| Perform the surgeries necessary to create a test tube [[embryo]] from a fertile man and woman, then implant the embryo in a surrogate mother or [[growth vat]]. Also, perform sterilization surgeries on men and women.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Fertility procedures]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Tox gas"
! Tox gas {{BiotechIcon}}
| Produce weapons that utilize caustic [[tox gas]].
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Machining|Machining]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Tox gas]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Basic mechtech"
! Basic mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The technology needed for your [[mechanitor]] to create and control basic-tier mechanoids.
| 200
| 200
| 400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple (Mechanitor)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Basic mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Standard mechtech"
! Standard mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The technology needed for your mechanitor to create and control standard-tier mechanoids. You can get signal chips by using a mechanitor to summon a [[diabolus]] threat.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Basic mechtech|Basic mechtech]]
| Simple (Mechanitor)<br/>1x [[Signal chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Standard mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="High mechtech"
! High mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The technology needed for your mechanitor to create and control high-tier mechanoids. You can get powerfocus chips by using a mechanitor to summon a [[war queen]] threat.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Standard mechtech|Standard mechtech]]<br/>[[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x [[Powerfocus chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::High mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Wastepack atomizer"
! Wastepack atomizer {{BiotechIcon}}
| Build [[wastepack atomizer]]s which can safely dispose of [[toxic wastepack]]s by decomposing them at the molecular level.
| 8000
| 8000
| 16000
| [[#Advanced fabrication|Advanced fabrication]]
| Simple<br/>1x [[Nano structuring chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Wastepack atomizer]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Security door"
! Security door {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a heavily reinforced door. It is slow to open and requires power, but is very strong. It's a good choice if you want to keep something dangerous out - or in.
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Autodoor|Autodoor]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Security door]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Turret pack"
! Turret pack {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a wearable pack that allows a user to deploy a battery-powered turret.
| 1400
| 1400
| 2800
| [[#Gun turrets|Gun turrets]]<br/>[[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Turret pack]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Spacer Research Projects ===
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Cryptosleep casket"
! Cryptosleep casket
| Construct [[cryptosleep casket]]s, which can put living beings in a state of indefinite suspended animation.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Cryptosleep casket]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Recon armor"
! Recon armor
| Craft [[Recon helmet|recon]] [[Recon armor| armor]], a light powered armor suit used by scout troops who need protection on the move. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Recon armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Marine armor"
! Marine armor
| Build [[Marine helmet|marine]] [[Marine armor| armor]]. A general-use powered armor suit used by high-tech shock troops. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Recon armor|Recon armor]]<br/>[[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Marine armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Pulse charged munitions"
! Pulse charged munitions
| Build [[Charge rifle|weapons]] which fire pulse-charged munitions for extra damage. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Precision rifling|Precision rifling]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Pulse charged munitions]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Bionic replacements"
! Bionic replacements
| Build high-tech [[bionic]] body parts to replace [[Bionic arm|lost]] [[Bionic leg|limbs]] and [[Bionic eye|eyes]]. Requires a skilled [[Skills#Medical|doctor]] to attach.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000?
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bionic replacements]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Starflight basics"
! Starflight basics
| Construct the structural and supportive elements of a [[ship|starship]]. This is the first step in building a ship to leave this star system.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Advanced fabrication|Advanced fabrication]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Starflight basics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Starflight sensors"
! Starflight sensors
| Construct long-range sensors for a starship. These sensors are essential for navigation, communication, and threat avoidance.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]<br/>[[#Long-range mineral scanner|Long-range mineral scanner]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Starflight sensors]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Vacuum cryptosleep casket"
! Vacuum cryptosleep casket
| Construct hardened [[cryptosleep casket|ship cryptosleep caskets]] tough enough to be exposed to vacuum, for transporting people on the years-long journey between the stars.
| 2800
| 2800
| 5600
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]<br/>[[#Cryptosleep casket|Cryptosleep casket]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Vacuum cryptosleep casket]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Starship reactor"
! Starship reactor
| Build a long-duration nuclear [[Ship reactor|reactor]] to power a [[ship|starship]]. Note that reactors have a long startup process that will attract raiders.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Starship reactor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Johnson-Tanaka drive"
! Johnson-Tanaka drive
| Construct a Johnson-Tanaka drive for a [[ship]]. The JT drive can push you to other stars by leveraging quantum scale effects to beam momentum to distant stars. Of course, as with all starships, it still takes many years to get anywhere.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Johnson-Tanaka drive]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Machine persuasion"
! Machine persuasion
| Build a reward-signal system to persuade an existing [[persona core|AI persona]] into serving as a ship's machine captain. Since people sleep during interstellar travel, a persona core is necessary to handle the complex decisions of a years-long starflight.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Machine persuasion]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Cataphract armor"
! Cataphract armor {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft [[Cataphract helmet|cataphract]] [[Cataphract armor| armor]], heavy powered armor that slows the user but which can absorb extreme punishment. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Marine armor|Marine armor]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>2x Cataphract Armor [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Cataphract armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Brain wiring"
! Brain wiring {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft brain implants that [[joywire|induce]] or [[painstopper|prevent]] blunt sensations like [[Mood|joy]] or [[pain]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech<br/>1x Brain Wiring [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Brain wiring]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Specialized limbs"
! Specialized limbs {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft specialized bionic limbs built for specific purposes - both [[Power claw|combat]] and labor.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]]
| Hi-tech<br/>1x Specialized Limbs [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Specialized limbs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Compact weaponry"
! Compact weaponry {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft compact, concealable bionic weapons which can be embedded in various body parts.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]]
| Hi-tech<br/>1x Compact Weaponry [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Compact weaponry]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Poison synthesis"
! Poison synthesis {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics that synthesize venom from internal chemical reactors for use in toxifying attacks.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Compact weaponry|Compact weaponry]]
| Hi-tech<br/>1x Poison Synthesis [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Poison synthesis]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Toxin filtration"
! Toxin filtration {{BiotechIcon}}
| Craft and install bionic organs that can filter out toxins from the environment and from enemy attacks.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Toxin filtration]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Growth vats"
! Growth vats {{BiotechIcon}}
| Construct growth vats which can gestate an embryo or accelerate a [[child]]'s growth.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Growth vats]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Ultra Research Projects ===
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Artificial metabolism"
! Artificial metabolism {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics that process food [[sterilizing stomach|more safely]] or [[Nuclear stomach|efficiently]] than a biological stomach.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Artificial Metabolism [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Artificial metabolism]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Neural computation"
! Neural computation {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft brain implants that assist [[Neurocalculator|thought]] and [[Learning assistant|learning]] by use of a direct, shallow brain-computer interface.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Neural Computation [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Neural computation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Skin hardening"
! Skin hardening {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionic implants which [[stoneskin gland|induce]] the [[toughskin gland|toughening]] of natural skin, producing an [[armorskin gland|armor-like]] effect.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Skin Hardening [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Skin hardening]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Healing factors"
! Healing factors {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics that enhance natural [[healing enhancer|healing]] processes.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Healing Factors [[Techprint]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Healing factors]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Flesh shaping"
! Flesh shaping {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics which induce the reshaping of natural flesh, usually for the purposes of [[aesthetic shaper|aesthetic]] [[aesthetic nose|enhancement]] or [[love enhancer|personal pleasure]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Flesh Shaping [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Flesh shaping]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Molecular analysis"
! Molecular analysis {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics with molecular analyzers for [[Immunoenhancer|assisting the immune system]] or [[Gastro-analyzer|analyzing food]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Molecular Analysis [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Molecular analysis]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Circadian influence"
! Circadian influence {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft brain implants that chemically manipulate the circadian rhythm, [[Circadian assistant|reducing]] or [[Circadian half-cycler|altering]] the need to sleep.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]<br/>[[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x Circadian Influence [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Circadian influence]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Ultra mechtech"
! Ultra mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The advanced technology needed for your mechanitor to create and control ultra-tier mechanoids, including large mechs and ultra-tier mechanitor gear. You can get nano structuring chips by using a mechanitor to summon an [[apocriton]] threat.
| 5000
| 5000
| 10000
| [[#High mechtech|High mechtech]]<br/>[[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)<br/>1x [[Nano structuring chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ultra mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked 
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

== Analysis ==
This is a rough suggestion of what technologies to research. Variations exist, and research order can change depending on current map and [[biome]], colonist skill, personal playstyle/goals, and [[difficulty]].

The key criterion is what is most likely to affect your survivability right now. For example, for a [[New Tribe]] [[ice sheet]] colony, that may be getting [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] for [[parka]]s to let you function outside for extended periods. 

Generally however, the primary risk is from combat, either directly or the downward spirals that can result of the damage to colonists and infrastructure that results. This makes rushing [[#Flak armor|Flak armor]] and [[#Gas operation|Gas operation]] a solid option as not only will they give you equipment that can carry you into the end game,  the prerequisite researches also unlock options while you're building towards for that end-game load out. The most obvious examples are the early guns which can stand in for the later ones that you might eventually standarize on, however the other options are also very useful - [[#Smithing|Smithing]] unlocks [[mace]]s for good early melee, [[#Machining|Machining]] gives you [[frag grenades]] to dominate melee threats etc. 

Once survivability is reached, projects can be selected by preference or prioritized based on what allows for fastest progression. 

This may look something like this:
# One of:{{Ref label|Power|1}}
#* [[Batteries]] and [[solar generator]]s
#* [[Watermill generator]]s
#* [[Geothermal generator]]
# [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] {{Ref label|Micro|2}}
# [[Multi-analyzer]] {{Ref label|Multi|3}}
# [[Fabrication bench|Fabrication]] {{Ref label|Multi|3}}

'''Notes:'''
:{{Note label|Power|1}} You'll want some better source of [[power]]. Solar generators are easy to use, and with batteries, are a consistent source of power. [[Watermill generator]]s can only be used if a [[World_generation#Rivers|river]] (not ocean) is nearby. Water is more reliable than solar, for less research than batteries + solar. 
:In theory, [[geothermal generator]]s provide much more power than either option, but its 3200 research cost makes it more difficult for newer players. Rushing to geothermal is still possible, especially if you rely on [[wind turbine]]s or [[wood-fired generator]]s initially.
:{{Note label|Micro|2}} Microelectronics gives access to [[hi-tech research bench]], which makes research 33% faster. It ''also'' gives access to the [[comms console]], an easy source for tradable items, and [[EMP grenades]], which are very powerful against [[mechanoid]]s.
:{{Note label|Multi|3}} A [[multi-analyzer]] boosts research by a further 10%, though you may not have the materials to create one. If you can't build a multi-analyzer or Fabrication's [[fabrication bench]] yet, then you'll gain the opportunity to chase some other tribal/industrial research projects. The ultimate goal is to reach Fabrication as soon as possible, so you can make your own [[component]]s.

== Gallery ==
[[File:Research tree core.png|thumb|800px|center|All research projects in the base game]]

== Version history ==
* [[Version/0.3.410|0.3.410]] - [[Stonecutter's table]] now requires research
* Beta 19/1.0 - Split "Hospital beds" into [[#Sterile materials|Sterile materials]] and [[#Hospital bed|Hospital beds]] research projects.
* [[Version/1.3.3101|1.3.3101]] - [[#Bioregeneration|Bioregeneration]] research project added.
* [[Version/1.3.3200|1.3.3200]] - [[#Brain wiring|Brain wiring]], [[#Compact weaponry|compact weaponry]], [[#Neural supercharger|neural supercharge]], [[#Biosculpting|biosculpting]], [[#Specialized limbs|specialized limbs]], [[#Poison synthesis|poison synthesis]] projects now require hi-tech research bench.
* [[Version/1.4.3523|1.4.3523]] - The Colored lights research reworked and renamed to [[#Advanced lights|Advanced lights]].
* [[Version/1.4.3527|1.4.3527]] - [[#Tox gas|Tox gas]] research prerequisite: [[#Electricity|Electricity]] -> [[#Machining|Machining]].
* [[Version/1.4.3555|1.4.3555]] - Improved formatting of the research project content source line in the research UI.
* [[Version/1.4.3580|1.4.3580]] - Fix: Incorrect dialog when completing research other than active project in some modded cases. Fix: Inspect pane displaying incorrect power consumption with research.

[[Category:Research]]