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Tier 1 Research

Research Description Cost
 Assembler I Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks the Assembler, a machine able to craft general components. 		5  Science Pack I
 Basic Infrastructure Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks the Logistic Container (a storage building that can be automated with Loaders and Conveyor Belts) and is the prerequisite for additional infrastructure unlocks. 		5  Science Pack I
 Burner Generator Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks a larger low-voltage generator which can be automated and is also slightly more efficient.

While the Burner Generator can burn Biomass, it's advised to automate the process by using Ignium ore mined by Drone Miners.

20  Science Pack I
 Character Improvement Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks five additional inventory slots and is the prerequisite for further character improvements. 		5  Science Pack I
 Container Time per item: 15 seconds
Large container to store items. This version cannot be automized with loaders and conveyors. 		15  Science Pack I
 Conveyor Balancer I Time per item: 20 seconds
Allows to split, merge or balance two conveyor lanes. 		20  Science Pack I
 Decor I Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks a set of decorative blocks and a paint roller to paint them. 		15  Science Pack I
 Door (Single) Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks a door for your buildings. 		15  Science Pack I
 Emergency Beacon Time per item: 15 seconds
By placing an emergency beacon we should be able to re-establish communications with mission control. 		3  Science Pack I
 Inventory Size I Time per item: 20 seconds
Grants five additional inventory slots. 		30  Science Pack I
 Ladder Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks ladders. 		15  Science Pack I
 Lights I Time per item: 15 seconds
You want to see in the dark? 		15  Science Pack I
 Loader (2nd Lane) Time per item: 20 seconds
A loader with a two block pickup and drop off range. 		20  Science Pack I
 Mining Drill Speed I Time per item: 15 seconds
Decreases mining time by 20%. 		50  Science Pack I
 Ore Scanner: Ignium Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks scanning for Ignium ore with the handheld Ore Scanner.

Ignium is a burnable element used for power generation. Research the Burner Generator to use it as a fuel source.

15  Science Pack I
 Railings Time per item: 15 seconds
Safety first! (Decorative Items) 		15  Science Pack I
 Science Pack II Time per item: 20 seconds
A new type of science pack to unlock more advanced technology. 		30  Science Pack I
 Signs Time per item: 15 seconds
Wall- and floor-mounted signs to label parts of your factory. 		15  Science Pack I
 Stairs Time per item: 15 seconds
Stair blocks to create slopes. 		15  Science Pack I

Tier 2 Research

Research Description Cost
 Assembler II Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks a faster Assembler. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Basic Steelmaking Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks a simple way of making steel. 		35  Science Pack I
35  Science Pack II
 Biomass Farming Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks automated biomass farming and a decorative wooden block. Note that biomass farming is energy inefficient and costs more power than it yields. 		25  Science Pack I
25  Science Pack II
 Character Crafting Speed I Time per item: 30 seconds
Decreases character crafting time by 25%. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Concrete Production Time per item: 30 seconds
Concrete can be used as floors and walls, it provides increased walk speed. 		40  Science Pack I
40  Science Pack II
 Conveyor Balancer II Time per item: 30 seconds
Allows to split or merge two conveyor lanes with faster belts. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Conveyor II Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks faster belts.

Throughput: 320 Items/min

50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Decor II Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks additional decorative objects. 		20  Science Pack I
20  Science Pack II
 Decor: Windows Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks a set of windows and a set of objects to create custom window shapes. 		20  Science Pack I
20  Science Pack II
 Door (Double) Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks a double-sided door for your buildings. 		40  Science Pack I
40  Science Pack II
 Executive Office Furniture Time per item: 15 seconds
Thank you for your support, enjoy the executive lifestyle! 		10  Science Pack I
10  Science Pack II
 Explosives Time per item: 20 seconds
Throwable explosives that can be detonated remotely. 		40  Science Pack I
40  Science Pack II
 Glass Production Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks the production of glass. 		25  Science Pack I
25  Science Pack II
 Greenhouse Time per item: 30 seconds
Allows to farm plant and tree seeds by using greenhouses. 		25  Science Pack I
25  Science Pack II
 High Voltage Energy Grid Time per item: 20 seconds
Establish a high voltage energy grid with power poles, transformers and industrial power generators. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Incinerator Time per item: 30 seconds
The incinerator is able to destroy any unwanted item. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Inventory Size II Time per item: 30 seconds
Grants ten additional inventory slots. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Lights II Time per item: 20 seconds
You want to see even more in the dark? 		40  Science Pack I
40  Science Pack II
 Logistic Container II Time per item: 20 seconds
Large container to store items. This version can be automated with loaders and conveyors. 		40  Science Pack I
40  Science Pack II
 Mining Drill Speed II Time per item: 30 seconds
Decreases mining time by 20%. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Office Furniture Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks varies office-themed decorative objects. 		30  Science Pack I
30  Science Pack II
 Ore Refinement Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks the option to refine ore to increase efficiency. 		60  Science Pack I
60  Science Pack II
 Ore Scanner: Mineral Rock Time per item: 20 seconds
Unlocks scanning for Mineral Rock, a versatile mineral-rich rock that can be used for many different appliances. 		25  Science Pack I
25  Science Pack II
 Piping Time per item: 30 seconds
Allows fluid handling in your factory. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Power Pole (Wall-Mounted) Time per item: 20 seconds
A small power pole that can be attached to walls. 		35  Science Pack I
35  Science Pack II
 Pumps Time per item: 30 seconds
Increase pipe throughput with pumps. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
 Science Pack III Time per item: 15 seconds
A new type of science pack to unlock more advanced technology. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
 Tank Time per item: 30 seconds
Allows to store liquids and gases. 		25  Science Pack I
25  Science Pack II
 Walkways Time per item: 20 seconds
Use walkways to easily reach certain parts of your factory or to get a good view from above. Automatically spawns railings on the edges. Can be connected to walkways that are part of larger buildings. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II

Tier 3 Research

Research Description Cost
 Advanced Explosives Time per item: 45 seconds
Provides an automatable way of producing explosives. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Basic Olumite Processing Time per item: 45 seconds
Allows refining of olumite into liquid polymer, which can be cast into polymer boards. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Battery (Small) Time per item: 45 seconds
Stores a small amount of energy. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Chemical Processing Time per item: 60 seconds
Unlocks machines for advanced processing of chemical elements and liquids. This research acts as a prerequisite for upcoming unlocks. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Circuit Board Time per item: 60 seconds
Circuit boards allow to produce more advanced electronic components and machines. 		30  Science Pack I
30  Science Pack II
30  Science Pack III
 Construction Industry Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks construction drone ports which are used to construct large modular buildings. 		100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
 Decor III Time per item: 15 seconds
Unlocks even more decorative objects. 		30  Science Pack I
30  Science Pack II
30  Science Pack III
 Drone Miner II Time per item: 60 seconds
Higher drone cargo capacity and mining speed. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Elevator Time per item: 45 seconds
An elevator to transport characters up and down. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Energy Cell Time per item: 60 seconds
A cell with highly concentrated energy. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Escalators Time per item: 30 seconds
Use escalators to increase movement speed. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Filter Loader Time per item: 30 seconds
A loader that requires configuration of a certain item and then will only move such items. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Freight Elevator I Time per item: 45 seconds
A freight elevator that can be connected to belts (via loaders) to make transporting items along the vertical direction easier.

Throughput: 320 Items/min

50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Hangar Gate Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks a hangar gate. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Inventory Size III Time per item: 45 seconds
Grants ten additional inventory slots. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Jetpack Time per item: 45 seconds
Unlocks the jetpack. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Loader (3rd Lane) Time per item: 45 seconds
A loader with a three block pickup and drop off range. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Long Range Scanner Time per item: 60 seconds
The Long Range Scanner is a modular building that automatically scans distant areas for resources. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
 Maintenance Drone Production Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks the production of maintenance drones. 		80  Science Pack I
80  Science Pack II
80  Science Pack III
 Marble Blocks Time per item: 15 seconds
Thank you for your support, beautify your factory with marvelous marble! 		30  Science Pack I
30  Science Pack II
30  Science Pack III
 Mining Drill Speed III Time per item: 45 seconds
Decreases mining time by 20%. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Mining Efficiency (1) Time per item: 30 seconds
Increases the resource output of mining machinery by 10% per level. Extra items produced do not deplete the vein. 		300  Science Pack I
300  Science Pack II
300  Science Pack III
 Mining Efficiency (Demo) Time per item: 60 seconds
Increases the resource output of mining machinery by 10% per level. Extra items produced do not deplete the vein. Can be researched repeatedly.

In this demo Mining Efficiency is not visualized at the drone miners screen panel or the tablet, but your miners will be able to extract more ore before it depletes.

100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
 Mining Force I Time per item: 45 seconds
Allows drilling and blasting of deeper underground terrain giving you access to previously unreachable resources. 		40  Science Pack I
40  Science Pack II
40  Science Pack III
 Olumite Fuel Time per item: 30 seconds
Refine Olumite into Low Density Olumite, a base material for liquid fuel and flammables. 		100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
 Power Pole (Large) Time per item: 30 seconds
A larger power pole that allows to span powerlines over a greater distance. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Radio Tower Time per item: 30 seconds
Building a large radio tower allows us to contact the space station. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
 Sales Warehouses Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks two new warehouses. The Sales Warehouse allows shipping of sales items to the space station, while the Requester Warehouse requests (currency) items stored at the space station after products have been sold. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Science Pack IV Time per item: 30 seconds
A new type of science pack to unlock more advanced technology. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
 Solar Panel Time per item: 45 seconds
Free power from the sun! 		125  Science Pack I
125  Science Pack II
125  Science Pack III
 Transformer (Large) Time per item: 30 seconds
A transformer with a higher capacity. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III

Tier 4 Research

Research Description Cost
 Advanced Steelmaking Time per item: 60 seconds
Unlocks an improved steelmaking process to increase cost efficiency. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
50  Science Pack IV
 Assembler III Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks an even faster Assembler. 		200  Science Pack I
200  Science Pack II
200  Science Pack III
200  Science Pack IV
 Assembly Lines Time per item: 45 seconds
Unlocks Assembly Lines to manufacture advanced robots. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
 Battery (Large) Time per item: 30 seconds
Stores a large amount of energy. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
 CPU Production Time per item: 45 seconds
Central Processing Units are required for various advanced technologies. 		125  Science Pack I
125  Science Pack II
125  Science Pack III
125  Science Pack IV
 Cargo Ships Time per item: 30 seconds
Cargo ships provide a convenient way of transporting large amounts of goods over long distances. 		200  Science Pack I
200  Science Pack II
200  Science Pack III
200  Science Pack IV
 Character Crafting Speed II Time per item: 45 seconds
Decreases character crafting time by 25%. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
 Conveyor Balancer III Time per item: 60 seconds
Allows to split or merge two conveyor lanes with faster belts. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
75  Science Pack IV
 Conveyor III Time per item: 60 seconds
Unlocks even faster belts.

Throughput: 640 Items/min

100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
100  Science Pack IV
 Firmarlite Smelting Time per item: 60 seconds
By smelting Firmarlite Bars into Firmarlite Sheets the material can be used for various purposes. It is espsecially useful in advanced manufacturing because Firmarlite is very lightweight yet sturdy. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
50  Science Pack IV
 Freight Elevator II Time per item: 45 seconds
A freight elevator that can be connected to belts (via loaders) to make transporting items along the vertical direction easier.

Throughput: 640 Items/min

100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
100  Science Pack IV
 Ignium Fuel Rods Time per item: 30 seconds
By enriching Ignium with Technum powerful fuel rods can be created. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
 Inventory Size IV Time per item: 60 seconds
Grants ten additional inventory slots. 		125  Science Pack I
125  Science Pack II
125  Science Pack III
125  Science Pack IV
 Jetpack Speed I Time per item: 30 seconds
Increases maximum jetpack speed at the cost of increased fuel consumption. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
 Logistic Container III Time per item: 45 seconds
Large container to store items. This version can be automated with loaders and conveyors. 		75  Science Pack I
75  Science Pack II
75  Science Pack III
75  Science Pack IV
 Mining Efficiency (2) Time per item: 30 seconds
Increases the resource output of mining machinery by 10% per level. Extra items produced do not deplete the vein. 		500  Science Pack I
500  Science Pack II
500  Science Pack III
500  Science Pack IV
 Mining Laser Time per item: 45 seconds
A powerful mining laser that allows mining from a distance. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
 Modular Storage Tank Time per item: 45 seconds
A modular building to store large amounts of liquids and gases. 		125  Science Pack I
125  Science Pack II
125  Science Pack III
125  Science Pack IV
 Monument Time per item: 30 seconds
A large decorative statue of yourself - because you are awesome and deserve it! 		60  Science Pack I
60  Science Pack II
60  Science Pack III
60  Science Pack IV
 Ore Scanner: Telluxite Veins Time per item: 45 seconds
Unlocks the ore scanner ability to detect Telluxite ore veins. Ore veins are large underground resources which can be accessed through the "Underground Mining" technology. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
50  Science Pack IV
 Ore Scanner: XF, TE, IG & MR Veins Time per item: 30 seconds
Unlocks the ore scanner ability to detect Xenoferrite, Technum, Ignium and Mineral Rock ore veins. 		100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
100  Science Pack IV
 Pumpjack Efficiency (1) Time per item: 30 seconds
Increases the resource output of pumpjacks by 10% per level. Extra liquid produced does not deplete the reservoir. Can be researched repeatedly. 		500  Science Pack I
500  Science Pack II
500  Science Pack III
500  Science Pack IV
 Robot Components Time per item: 45 seconds
This research unlocks pre-assembled robot parts for usage in Assembly Lines. 		125  Science Pack I
125  Science Pack II
125  Science Pack III
125  Science Pack IV
 Science Pack V Time per item: 30 seconds
A new type of science pack to unlock more advanced technology. 		200  Science Pack I
200  Science Pack II
200  Science Pack III
200  Science Pack IV
 Solar Panel (Large) Time per item: 45 seconds
A solar panel that create more energy and has the possibility to rotate its panels towards the sun. 		200  Science Pack I
200  Science Pack II
200  Science Pack III
200  Science Pack IV
 Underground Mining Time per item: 60 seconds
Advanced mining equipment to be used with ore veins. 		50  Science Pack I
50  Science Pack II
50  Science Pack III
50  Science Pack IV

Tier 5 Research

Research Description Cost
 Blast Furnace Time per item: 120 seconds
Blast furnaces provide a complex but highly efficient way of producing metallurgic goods. 		300  Science Pack I
300  Science Pack II
300  Science Pack III
300  Science Pack IV
300  Science Pack V
 Fracking Tower Time per item: 120 seconds
Ore veins can be converted into infinite ore sources by the continous use of fracking. 		200  Science Pack I
200  Science Pack II
200  Science Pack III
200  Science Pack IV
200  Science Pack V
 Inventory Size V Time per item: 120 seconds
Grants ten additional inventory slots. 		300  Science Pack I
300  Science Pack II
300  Science Pack III
300  Science Pack IV
300  Science Pack V
 Jetpack Speed II Time per item: 90 seconds
Increases maximum jetpack speed at the cost of increased fuel consumption. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
150  Science Pack V
 Mining Efficiency Time per item: 45 seconds
Increases the resource output of mining machinery by 10% per level. Extra items produced do not deplete the vein. Can be researched repeatedly. 		500  Science Pack I
500  Science Pack II
500  Science Pack III
500  Science Pack IV
500  Science Pack V
 Mining Force II Time per item: 90 seconds
Allows drilling and blasting of deeper underground terrain giving you access to previously unreachable resources. 		100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
100  Science Pack IV
100  Science Pack V
 Pipeline Time per item: 60 seconds
Pipelines provide a high-throughput alternative to pipes. They are mainly required for modular buildings like Blast Furnaces and Hot Air Stoves. They can be connected to pipes through adapter pieces. 		100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
100  Science Pack IV
100  Science Pack V
 Pump (Pipelines) Time per item: 60 seconds
Increase pipeline throughput with pumps. 		100  Science Pack I
100  Science Pack II
100  Science Pack III
100  Science Pack IV
100  Science Pack V
 Pumpjack Efficiency Time per item: 45 seconds
Increases the resource output of pumpjacks by 10% per level. Extra liquid produced does not deplete the reservoir. Can be researched repeatedly. 		500  Science Pack I
500  Science Pack II
500  Science Pack III
500  Science Pack IV
500  Science Pack V
 Slag Reprocessing Time per item: 60 seconds
Unlocks methods to convert slag into useful resources. 		150  Science Pack I
150  Science Pack II
150  Science Pack III
150  Science Pack IV
150  Science Pack V
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