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Quantum Computing
Advanced computational systems shorten building projects and support later quantum engineering.
Branch · Science Tier · 1
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Distributed Research Networks
Links scientific teams and alien knowledge archives into a resilient distributed research network.
Branch · Science Tier · 2
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Predictive Construction Models
Simulates construction sequences before work begins, reducing delays and material-handling conflicts.
Branch · Science Tier · 4
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Automated Assembly Protocols
Coordinates adaptive tooling and material feeds to accelerate component manufacturing.
Branch · Science Tier · 5
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Quantum Project Scheduling
Applies probabilistic scheduling to every future empire queue without changing work already underway.
Branch · Science Tier · 6
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Advanced Mining Techniques I
Improved extraction methods raise raw-resource production by 3%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 1
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Advanced Mining Techniques II
Innovative extraction systems raise raw-resource production by 7%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 2
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Asteroid Mining
Unlocks debris extraction and expands Mining Vessel cargo capacity by 10%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 2
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Advanced Mining Techniques III
State-of-the-art extraction systems raise raw-resource production by 13%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 3
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Advanced Metallurgy I
Advanced alloys increase spacecraft and defense armor by 10%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 3
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Autonomous Extraction Logistics
Autonomous routing raises settlement raw-resource production by 8%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 3
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Advanced Metallurgy II
Improved alloy production increases spacecraft and defense armor by 20%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 4
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Exotic Matter Handling
Safe exotic-matter processes reduce Reactor Core manufacturing time by 10%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 4
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Orbital Resource Processing
Processes recovered material in orbit, increasing Extract Resources mission yield by 15%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 4
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Advanced Metallurgy III
Ultra-dense alloys increase spacecraft and defense armor by 30%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 5
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High-Density Warehousing
Dense automated storage increases settlement storage capacity by 20%.
Branch · Industry Tier · 5
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Closed-Loop Fabrication
Reclaims manufacturing waste, reducing component raw-resource costs by 10%, rounded up.
Branch · Industry Tier · 6
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Spacecraft Engineering
Advanced engineering knowledge unlocks construction of the Shipyard.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 1
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Spatial Exploration
Advanced navigation methods increase Scout velocity by 8%.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 1
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Hyper-drive Technology
Unlocks the Hyper-drive for faster-than-light fleet travel.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 2
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Quantum-drive Technology
Unlocks a drive that uses quantum effects for rapid deep-space transit.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 2
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Empire Expansion I
Enables colonization of the original home planet, up to two settlements account-wide.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 2
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Tachyon-drive Technology
Unlocks a high-velocity drive based on faster-than-light tachyon models.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 3
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ZPE-drive Technology
Legacy zero-point stabilization reduces Quantum-drive fuel consumption by 10%.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 3
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Empire Expansion II
Allows up to four settlements on planet types native to the account race.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 3
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Fleet Navigation Mesh
Synchronizes fleet routes to increase spacecraft and fleet velocity by 10%.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 3
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Empire Expansion III
Allows up to ten settlements on any free destination marked as a planet.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 4
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Efficient Drive Tuning
Precision drive tuning reduces fleet fuel consumption by 10%.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 4
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Expeditionary Cargo Systems
Increases Scout, Freighter, Colony Ship, and Mining Vessel cargo capacity by 15%.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 5
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Terraforming
Enables Colony Ships to establish settlements in mapped open sectors on eligible planets.
Branch · Exploration Tier · 5
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Alien Linguistics
Understanding alien languages unlocks construction of the Galactic Embassy.
Branch · Commerce Tier · 1
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Interstellar Trading
Develops interstellar commerce systems and unlocks the Trade Station.
Branch · Commerce Tier · 2
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Diplomatic Signal Analysis
Improves settlement and planet radar range by 25% through multilingual signal classification.
Branch · Commerce Tier · 2
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Financial Systems
Foundations of intergalactic finance unlock secure currency transfers, deposits, and the Universal Bank.
Branch · Commerce Tier · 3
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Market Forecasting
Unlocks the Exchange Office and reduces Trade Station taxes by 10% before Starpass benefits.
Branch · Commerce Tier · 3
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Secure Clearing Protocols
Reduces exchange and currency-transfer taxes by 15% before Starpass benefits.
Branch · Commerce Tier · 4
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Enhanced Defense Systems I
Unlocks the Defense Works and increases defense attack and armor by 3%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 2
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Orbital Defense I
Unlocks heavy Orbital defense platforms.
Branch · Defense Tier · 3
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Enhanced Defense Systems II
Integrated automation increases defense attack and armor by 5%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 3
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Enhanced Defense Systems III
Quantum-assisted defenses increase defense attack and armor by 13%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 4
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Orbital Defense II
Improved targeting increases Orbital attack and armor by 3%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 4
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Defensive Drones Technology
Unlocks automated Drone defenses for settlement airspace.
Branch · Defense Tier · 4
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Layered Armor Geometry
Layered geometry increases Turret, Drone, and Orbital armor by 8%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 4
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Planetary Interceptors Technology
High-speed interception coordination increases Drone attack by 8%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 5
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Orbital Defense III
Real-time threat analysis increases Orbital attack and armor by 7%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 5
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Autonomous Threat Prediction
Predictive threat models increase fleet radar range by 25%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 5
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Long-Range Missiles Technology
Long-range targeting and ordnance systems increase Orbital attack by 8%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 6
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Resilient Defense Logistics
Hardened logistics reduce Defense-unit construction duration by 15%.
Branch · Defense Tier · 6
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Enhanced Weapons Systems I
Improved fire-control integration raises spacecraft and defense attack by 4%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 2
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Enhanced Weapons Systems II
AI-assisted weapon control raises spacecraft and defense attack by 10%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 3
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Electromagnetic Pulse Weapons
Improves the contribution of EMP weapon systems after their Defense Works unlock.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 3
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Enhanced Weapons Systems III
Quantum weapon control raises spacecraft and defense attack by 25%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 4
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Laser Weapons
Unlocks accurate, fast-firing Laser weapon systems.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 4
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Precision Fire Control
Precision targeting increases every weapon contribution by 6%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 4
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Nuclear Weapons
Legacy nuclear ordnance modeling increases Kinetic weapon contribution by 8%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 5
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Photon Weapons
Legacy photon focusing increases Plasma weapon contribution by 8%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 5
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Pulse Weapons
Legacy pulse modulation increases Laser weapon contribution by 8%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 5
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Kinetic Weapons
Unlocks high-velocity Kinetic projectile systems.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 5
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Plasma Weapons
Unlocks high-energy Plasma weapon systems.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 6
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Advanced Ordnance Modeling
Advanced modeling increases EMP and Kinetic weapon contributions by 10%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 6
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Photon-Plasma Hybrid Weapons
Advanced containment inherited from hybrid systems increases Plasma weapon contribution by 12%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 7
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Coherent Energy Focusing
Coherent focusing increases Laser and Plasma weapon contributions by 10%.
Branch · Weapons Tier · 7