Physics research

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Technology

Technology

Physics research

Society research

Engineering research

Physics is one of the three research areas. It consists of the following fields:

• Computing: research labs, research speed, science ships, ship computers, point-defense, sensors, espionage, Cosmogenesis advancement technologies.
• Field Manipulation: energy production, shields, cloaking devices, astral rifts, some strategic resources, cosmic storm manipulation.
• Particles: ship reactors, energy weapons, FTL travel, some strategic resources.

Table usage

Color indicators: Starter , Acquisition , Rare , Dangerous , Repeatable .

Notes:

1. The table shows the default names/icons of techs. Flavor entry is displayed if accompanied by a change to effects/requirements.
2. If a tech was available as a research option as part of the last choice, then its (total) weight is halved in the coming choice.
3. The table denotes the base cost of a tech. Actual in-game tech cost scales with game settings and (number of colonized planets and population).
4. To research techs of higher tiers, it is necessary to first acquire six or more techs of the preceding tier.
5. Sorting the table by tiers places all Starter tech at the top and Repeatable end-game tech at the bottom.
6. Most icons also double as links. For more information about an unlocked effect (buildings, components, etc.), click on the accompanying icon.

Computing

The Computing tech tree focuses on research, sensors and espionage. Most Cosmogenesis technologies are also in this tree.

	Technology	Cost	Tier	Effects / unlocks	Prerequisites	Draw weight	DLC
	Active Countermeasures The best defense is a good offense.		0	Sentinel Point-Defense
	Interlinked Support Systems Arrays of defensive armaments prove much more effective than independent countermeasures.	6000	2	Barrier Point-Defense	Active Countermeasures	Base: 70
	Predictive Algorithms Advanced prediction greatly increases the accuracy of active countermeasure systems.	16000	4	Guardian Point-Defense	Interlinked Support Systems	Base: 45
	Scientific Method Testable predictions of observable phenomena.	1000	0	Research Labs
	Exotic Materials Labs As we explore the galaxy, we continually encounter new materials and substances that are unfamiliar to us. Cataloging and analyzing these discoveries will require new facilities.	3000	1	Research Complexes	Scientific Method Access to Exotic Gases through tech or galactic market	Base: 90 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject
	Multi-Dimensional Studies To expand our knowledge base, we must consider all levels of existence. A new realm of science awaits us!	8000	3	Advanced Research Complexes Can create Particle Storms	Colonial Centralization Exotic Materials Labs	Base: 130 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject
	Interplanetary Research Initiative A bid for interplanetary resource pools and more flexible research grants.	8000	3	Research Institute	Colonial Centralization Exotic Materials Labs	Base: 97.5 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject ×0.25 no council scientist with either: Expertise: Computing trait Curator trait
	Quantum Computing With processing speeds that defy classical limits, the potential of quantum computers is boundless. This revolutionary technology heralds a great leap into uncharted regions of problem-solving.	3000	1	Field Dynamics Center		Base: 90 Modifiers ×16 20 years have passed ×8 15 years have passed ×4 10 years have passed ×2 5 years have passed ×1.5 Scholarium
	Unified Field Theory The fundamental forces of the universe can be mediated by physical fields. Mastering this process allows us to play as gods - at least within the confines of the science lab.	6000	2	Quantum Relations Annex Energy Research Support	Quantum Computing Access to Volatile Motes through tech or galactic market	Base: 70 Modifiers ×16 20 years have passed ×8 15 years have passed ×4 10 years have passed ×2 5 years have passed ×1.5 Scholarium
	Quantum Gravitational Waves We knew gravity and time were linked long before we reached the stars. Now, our understanding of this unique relationship has reached a tipping point, allowing us to manipulate forces on a previously unimaginable scale.	12000	3	Fundamental Research Nexus	Unified Field Theory	Base: 50 Modifiers ×16 40 years have passed ×8 35 years have passed ×4 30 years have passed ×2 25 years have passed ×1.5 Scholarium
	Automated Exploration Protocols An advanced AI will aid science officers in their task to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no Blorg has gone before. The Science Ship will be able to explore the galaxy with help from an AI.	2500	1	+25% Survey speed	Year is > 2205 Machine Intelligence	Base: 95 Modifiers ×2 year is >2210 ×2 year is >2215 ×2 year is >2220 ×2 number of owned planets is >5 ×2 number of owned planets is >10 ×2 number of owned planets is >15 ×2 number of owned planets is >20 ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Autonomous Exploration Algorithms Updated and more advanced algorithms will not only speed up surveying, but also permit our exploration assets to spend more time in deep space without continuous instructions from the central Machine Intelligence.	2500	1	+25% Survey speed	Year is > 2205 Machine Intelligence	Base: 95 Modifiers ×2 year is >2210 ×2 year is >2215 ×2 year is >2220 ×2 number of owned planets is >5 ×2 number of owned planets is >10 ×2 number of owned planets is >15 ×2 number of owned planets is >20 ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Administrative AI Synaptic Enhancers Academic Optimization Organizational circuitry rerouting academic fervor.	2000	1	+5% Research speed +5% Researcher upkeep	Scientific Method	Base: 100 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject
	Self-Evolving Logic Autonomous Synapses Introspective prioritization.	5000	2	+1 Research alternatives	Administrative AI	Base: 75
	Positronic AI Positronic Implants Positronic Processors Evolving artificial intellects are opening the door to the possibility for true synthetic sapience.	16000	4	+5% Research speed +5% Researcher upkeep	Self-Evolving Logic	Base: 45 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject
	Synchronized Defenses Aligning defensive and offensive weapon execution paradigms allows for increased efficiency.	20000	4	Defense-Grid Supercomputer	Self-Evolving Logic	Base: 20 Modifiers ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.2 Fanatic Militarist ×1.1 Militarist ×0.75 Pacifist. ×0.65 Fanatic Pacifist ×0.5 no council scientist with either: Expertise: Computing trait Curator trait
	Specialized Combat Computers Active matrices tuned for specific combat-centric tasks greatly improve engagement efficiency.	3000	1	Basic Combat Roles	Administrative AI	Base: 90 Modifiers ×2 Destroyers technology ×2 Cruisers technology ×2 Battleships technology
	Extended Combat Algorithms Further advances in predictive algorithms allow for augmented tactical decision-making in the field.	8000	3	Advanced Combat Roles	Self-Evolving Logic Specialized Combat Computers	Base: 65
	Sapient Combat Simulations Running sapient AIs through high-intensity combat simulations yields valuable insight into potential optimizations for risk-evaluation techniques.	20000	4	Sentient Combat AI	Extended Combat Algorithms Positronic AI Gestalt Consciousness Artificial Intelligence policy Outlawed	Base: 20 Modifiers ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Autonomous Ship Intellects Granting our ships their own semi-autonomous intellect will greatly enhance their responsiveness in combat.	20000	4	Autonomous Ship Intellects	Extended Combat Algorithms Gestalt Consciousness	Base: 20 Modifiers ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Auxiliary Fire-control By installing an auxiliary fire-control system our ships can afford to make more advanced calculations, increasing accuracy.	3000	1	Auxiliary Fire-control	Specialized Combat Computers	Base: 90
	Automated Colony Ships Colony Fabrication Drones By giving control of the colony ship to an Artificial Intelligence, the crew and colonists can be suspended in a deep sleep.	3000	1	+50% Colony development speed	New Worlds Protocol Administrative AI	Base: 90
	Self-Aware Colony Ships Sufficiently advanced systems are capable of optimizing themselves if they are made acutely aware of the purpose for which they were made.	6000	3	+50% Colony development speed	AI-Controlled Colony Ships Self-Evolving Logic	Base: 70
	Zero-G Laboratories A lot of critical research can only be done in a zero gravity environment, which these specialized laboratories are eminently designed for.	2000	1	+10% Research station output	Offworld Construction	Base: 100
	Miniature Containment Fields Containment force fields are excellent for isolating and holding various substances or specimens so they can be analyzed in detail.	3000	1	+10% Research station output	Zero-G Laboratories	Base: 90
	Quantum Probes Advanced probes that can thoroughly analyze subjects on a sub-atomic level, generating a wealth of valuable research data.	4000	2	+10% Research station output	Miniature Containment Fields	Base: 85
	Autonomous Station Protocols Increased automation of station functions will free up more staff for research duties.	6000	2	+10% Research station output	Quantum Probes	Base: 70
	Multi-Dimensional Analysis Studying something from the limited perspective of a single dimensional reality does not paint the whole picture. Every angle must be considered.	8000	3	+10% Research station output	Autonomous Station Protocols	Base: 65
	Gravitic Sensors These sensors have been tuned to look for any gravitational changes in space, such as those produced by the presence of a starship.	4000	2	Gravitic Sensors Listening Post		Base: 85 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Subspace Sensors Sensors that detect the subspace fluctuations left in the wake of traveling starships. Their sensitivity and range is greater than that of a gravitic sensor array.	8000	3	Subspace Sensors Black Hole Observatory Dimensional Shrine	Gravitic Sensors	Base: 65 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Tachyon Sensors Advanced sensors that rely on rotating tachyon beams to detect ship movements even at extreme distances.	16000	4	Tachyon Sensors	Subspace Sensors	Base: 45 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Gravitational Analysis Increasingly powerful computation paradigms allow us to adapt individual construction projects to planetary and ultra-local gravitational conditions.	50000	5	−5% Building cost	Can only be researched 5 times	Base: 12.5 Modifiers ×0.01 another repeatable tech was drawn
	Quantum Firewalls Advances in computing technology have given us new ways to protect our data from prying eyes.	2500	1	+2 Encryption	Colonial Bureaucracy	Base: 90
	Simultaneous-Collapse Storage Further advances in unstable entanglement have given us new ways to prevent unauthorized intrusions into our databases.	5000	2	+2 Encryption	Quantum Firewalls	Base: 70
	Negative-Time Keys Our latest advances in encryption exploit recently discovered quirks of physics to require inputting a specialized key before it has been generated.	20000	4	+2 Encryption	Simultaneous-Collapse Storage	Base: 50
	Quantum Hacking Primitive encryption systems stand no chance against modern decryption tools.	2500	1	+2 Codebreaking Bureau of Espionage	Colonial Bureaucracy	Base: 90
	Simulated Social Engineering The weakest link in any security system are the individuals within it. By modeling their weaknesses in computer simulations we can find novel ways to bypass their security - or trick them into bypassing it for us.	5000	2	+2 Codebreaking	Quantum Hacking	Base: 70
	Quasi-Dimensional Reflection Our operatives can access data from adjacent realities without risking setting off alarms in this reality.	20000	4	+2 Codebreaking	Simulated Social Engineering	Base: 50
	Market Analysis Algorithms Basic administrative AIs can be used to streamline supply and demand lines, reducing waste.	4000	2	+10% Artisans output	Nano-Circuit Assembly Administrative AI Uses consumer goods	Base: 170
	Predictive Consumerism Using advanced AIs, we can reliably predict consumer demand before it exists.	16000	4	+10% Artisans output	Replicator Kiosks Self-Evolving Logic Market Analysis Algorithms Uses consumer goods	Base: 90
	Quantum Neuro-Links Advanced neurological implants with connection to quantum computing clusters allow for multi-threaded thoughts.	8000	3	+5% Specialist output	Exotic Materials Labs Integrated Cybernetics The Flesh is Weak (if or )	Base: 97.5 Modifiers ×0.25 no council scientist with either: Expertise: Computing trait Curator trait
	Curator Archaeology Lab These shipboard lab facilities incorporate advanced technologies from the ancient Curator Order to further increase survey speeds.	4000	2	+10% Anomaly discovery chance +25% Anomaly research speed	Curator scientist or the Curator Insight empire modifier Ancient Relics DLC	Base: 85 Modifiers ×3 council scientist has Curator trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×0.5 Curator Insight empire modifier
	Curator Exploration Lab These shipboard lab facilities incorporate advanced technologies from the ancient Curator Order to further increase survey speeds.	4000	2	+33% Survey speed	Curator scientist or the Curator Insight empire modifier	Base: 85 Modifiers ×3 council scientist has Curator trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×0.5 Curator Insight empire modifier
	Science Nexus The research labs and databanks of a Science Nexus generate an immense flow of raw, undiluted science.	48000	5	Science Nexus megastructure	Mega-Engineering	Base: 5 Modifiers ×6 Master Builders ascension perk ×4 Galactic Wonders ascension perk ×2 council scientist has Maniacal trait ×2 council scientist has Spark of Genius trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Sentry Array The stages of the Sentry Array gradually expand sensor range, eventually covering the entire galaxy.	48000	5	Sentry Array megastructure	Mega-Engineering	Base: 5 Modifiers ×6 Enigmatic Engineering ascension perk ×6 Master Builders ascension perk ×4 Galactic Wonders ascension perk ×2 council scientist has Maniacal trait ×2 council scientist has Spark of Genius trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Detection Array A high-powered suite of external sensors, capable of detecting cloaked fleets.	6000	2	Detection Array	Gravitic Sensors	Base: 70 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×1.25 council scientist has Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist has Cunning trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Advanced Detection Algorithms Coupling detection arrays with the computers onboard our science vessels can vastly increase their scanning resolution.	6000	2	Assist Cloaking Detection	Detection Array	Base: 70 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×1.25 council scientist has Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist has Cunning trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Cosmic Weather Models Through the use of scientific weather models, we can track the movement and formation of impending Cosmic Storms.	3000	1	Cosmic weather forecast	Planetary Storm Negation Encountered a cosmic storm	Base: 85 Modifiers ×2 if either: Storm Chasers origin Astrometeorology Astrometeorology Weather Exploitation Climate Modeling Climate Modeling civic Storm Devotion Storm Devotion Storm Influencers civic
	Probability Current By applying probability currents to our scientific weather models, our ability to track the movement and formation of impending Cosmic Storms is greatly increased.	12000	3	Cosmic weather forecast is more accurate	Cosmic Weather Models	Base: 85 Modifiers ×2 if either: Storm Chasers origin Astrometeorology Astrometeorology Weather Exploitation Climate Modeling Climate Modeling civic Storm Devotion Storm Devotion Storm Influencers civic ×0.5 Encountered fewer than 4 cosmic storms
	Dyson Swarm An array of interlinked satellites, the Dyson Swarm is designed to improve the output of stellar deposits.	6000	2	Dyson Swarm +3 Dyson Swarm limit		Base: 35 Modifiers ×2 owns system with an intact Dyson Swarm ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×0.2 no council scientist with either of: Curator trait Hyper Focus trait Spark of Genius trait Expertise: Computing trait
	Quantum Innovation Nexus This nexus boasts state-of-the-art equipment and an unprecedented staff capacity, ushering in an era where quantum theories are not just explored but harnessed for groundbreaking innovation.	50000	5	Quantum Innovation Nexus	Cosmogenesis level 5	Base: 20 Modifiers ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×2 Synaptic Lathe has 50+ pops
	Transcendental Innovation Department This building is the apex of scientific advancement and proves this is an era of boundless innovation.	50000	5	Transcendental Innovation Department	Quantum Innovation Nexus	Base: 20
	Synaptic Resonator Resonators harness and redirect the cognitive potential of stray thoughts and autonomic systems, leading every single chip to increase the efficiency of its closest processing neighbors.	30000	5	Synaptic Resonator	Cosmogenesis ascension perk Synaptic Lathe	Base: 30 Modifiers ×2 if Synaptic Lathe has 50+ pops ×2 if Synaptic Lathe has 100+ pops
	Synaptic Overclocker The Lathe has been designed to preserve its installed Neural Chips, keeping them productive for as long as possible. The overclocker can override these commands, resulting in a higher and faster output, but it comes with an increased failure rate.	30000	5	Synaptic Overclocker	Cosmogenesis ascension perk Synaptic Lathe	Base: 30 Modifiers ×2 if Synaptic Lathe has 50+ pops ×2 if Sy
	Synaptic Validator While the primary purpose of the validator's specialized functions is to help formulate infinity theses, it can also be applied to more general aspects of computing.	30000	5	Synaptic Validator	Cosmogenesis ascension perk Synaptic Lathe	Base: 30 Modifiers ×2 if Synaptic Lathe has 50+ pops ×2 if Synaptic Lathe has 100+ pops
	Applied Infinity Thesis By making further alterations to reality's rules, we can better monitor its reactions. At this scale, the effects are still difficult to predict, and could affect the entire galaxy.	75000	5	Infinity Thesis events	Cosmogenesis level 4	Base: 25

Event Computing technologies

The following technologies cannot be discovered by research draws and are added as permanent research options by events.

	Technology	Cost	Tier	Effects / unlocks	Prerequisites	DLC
	Enigmatic Decoder While producing average results in standard tests, the accuracy of Enigmatic Decoder's prediction algorithms seemingly increases as the target's flight path grows more erratic.	50000	5	Enigmatic Decoder	Either: Enigmatic Fortress event chain outcome Synthetic Queen event reward Cosmogenesis level 3
	Enigmatic Encoder The Enigmatic Encoder scrambles flight path data according to some indeterminable design before feeding it back to fleet command.	50000	5	Enigmatic Encoder	Either: Enigmatic Fortress event chain outcome Synthetic Queen event reward Cosmogenesis level 2
	Combat Computer Bio-Integration We can develop specialized neurochips to influence the behavior of space fauna involved in wide scale fleet combat.	4000	2	Space fauna can use researched combat computer components	Controlled Mutations
	Sensor Bio-Integration The diverse sensory organs of spaceborne life can be enhanced by our developed technologies with minimal harm to the organism.	4000	2	Space fauna can use researched sensor components	Controlled Mutations
	Atmospheric Orbital Mechanics Due to our vast experience operating observation stations in orbit of pre-FTL worlds, we have discovered slight optimizations. By implementing them empire-wide, we can drastically reduce the maintenance our stations require.	6000	2	+0.25 Available envoys +5% Resources from orbital stations −50% Station upkeep	Observation Insights situation
	New Numbers After studying multiple pre-FTL civilizations, we have realized that there are many alternative ways to calculate the universe. It has even introduced new numbers into our mathematics.	6000	2	+0.25 Available envoys +5% Research speed	Observation Insights situation
	Trinary Computing Different societies have developed alternative solutions for their logistics and computing. These alien ways of thinking have made it easier for us to adapt to foreign empires' structures.	6000	2	+0.25 Available envoys +10% Operation speed −1 Operation difficulty	Observation Insights situation
	Exponential Learning Theory The radical shift in perspective required to comprehend the infinite layers of reality challenges even our most brilliant minds.	10000	5	Unlocks Cosmogenesis crisis level 2	Cosmogenesis ascension perk
	Gravitic Brush Gravity and spacetime shape the universe. Starting with gravity, we will master tools to power our ascension.	50000	5	Unlocks Cosmogenesis crisis level 3	Cosmogenesis ascension perk
	Theoretical Infinity Thesis Precise and incredibly minute alterations in gravity allow us to inject commands into the code of reality. Extreme caution is imperative as we learn the applications of this new and incredible tool.	100000	5	Unlocks Cosmogenesis crisis level 4	Cosmogenesis ascension perk
	The Rules of Reality Recent experiments confirm that our edits to reality are only temporary. More significant alterations will be necessary to anchor these changes.	200000	5	Unlocks Cosmogenesis crisis level 5	Cosmogenesis ascension perk
	Nascent Universes Large-scale travel to different universes is a daunting task. We must engineer a spacecraft that can not only pierce the fabric of spacetime but also survive the journey.	300000	5	Horizon Needle	Cosmogenesis ascension perk
	Cetana's Thought This compendium, a gift from Cetana, is a tapestry of profound insights, elegantly composed and dense with meaning. It offers more than knowledge; it challenges and reshapes our understanding of technology, society, and the fabric of consciousness itself.	15000	5	+20% Research speed	The Synthetic Queen event reward

Field Manipulation

The Field Manipulation tech tree focuses on energy production and shields.

	Technology	Cost	Tier	Effects / unlocks	Prerequisites	Draw weight	DLC
	High-Energy Capacitors Capacitors capable of storing vast amounts of energy is one of the cornerstones for any modern civilization.		0	Generator District Voltaic Production Yard
	Field Modulation Modulated fields allow for increased production and improved energy yield.	2000	1	+20% Energy from technicians +10% Energy from starbase constructions	High-Energy Capacitors	Base: 100 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Prosperity tradition tree
	Quantum Energy States Basic entanglement principles applied to energy generation provide a substantial increase in energy output.	4000	2	+20% Energy from Technicians +10% Energy from starbase constructions	Field Modulation	Base: 85 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Prosperity tradition tree
	Quantum Field Manipulation Quantum superposition of energy coils, simultaneously drained and charged.	8000	3	+20% Energy from Technicians +10% Energy from starbase constructions Can create Electric Storms	Quantum Energy States	Base: 65 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Prosperity tradition tree
	Applied Superconductivity Minor improvements to transmission efficiency adds up to a sizeable reduction in overall energy loss.	50000	5	+5% Energy from jobs	Quantum Energy States	Base: 12.5 Modifiers ×0.01 another repeatable tech was drawn
	Global Energy Management Load-balancing facilities can greatly improve the stability of local grids and feed excess power back into centralized capacitors.	3000	1	Energy Grid Capacity Overload Energy Generation specialization	High-Energy Capacitors	Base: 180 Modifiers ×1.5 Prospectorium subject ×1.25 adopted the Prosperity tradition tree
	Planetary Power Grid A re-engineered and unified grid further reduces energy losses over distance.	6000	2	Energy Nexus Stratospheric Ionization Elements	Colonial Centralization Global Energy Management Access to Exotic Gases through tech or galactic market	Base: 70 Modifiers ×2 adopted the Prosperity tradition tree ×1.5 Prospectorium subject
	Deflectors Energy deflector screens can stop a limited amount of incoming enemy fire before overloading. Their main drawback is that they consume large amounts of power.		0	Deflectors	Scientific Method
	Improved Deflectors These updated deflector screens are capable of soaking up even more punishment before they overload.	3000	1	Improved Deflectors	Deflectors	Base: 112.5 Modifiers ×1.5 Bulwark subject
	Shields These new shield generators represent the next generation of energy screens, replacing the older deflector technology. They offer significantly better protection.	6000	2	Shields	Improved Deflectors	Base: 87.5 Modifiers ×1.5 Bulwark subject
	Advanced Shields An updated shield generator that produces an even stronger energy field. Only sustained enemy fire can penetrate this barrier.	12000	3	Advanced Shields	Shields	Base: 62.5 Modifiers ×1.5 Bulwark subject
	Hyper Shields These reinforced and hardened energy shields are incredibly powerful. The protection they offer is second to none.	24000	4	Hyper Shields	Advanced Shields	Base: 43.75 Modifiers ×1.5 Bulwark subject
	Shield Capacitors These capacitors store surplus energy which can quickly be transferred to reinforce a ship's shields.	6000	2	Shield Capacitor	Shields	Base: 70
	Shield Hardening With these modifications, the fields generated by our shield emitters will partially deflect attacks that would otherwise bypass the shields.	6000	2	Shield Hardener	Shield Capacitors Exotic Gas Refining	Base: 70
	Advanced Shield Hardening Zro particles raised to a high energy state add fluctuations to our shields that can deflect certain weapons that would otherwise easily penetrate the fields.	20000	5	Advanced Shield Hardener	Shield Hardening Zro Distillation	Base: 20
	Shield Harmonics The basic mechanics of ship shields are complex, but they can be adjusted and improved in a multitude of ways.	50000	5	+5% Shield hit points	Advanced Shields	Base: 12.5 Modifiers ×0.01 another repeatable tech was drawn
	Planetary Shields Generating a strong energy shield within a planetary atmosphere is a greater challenge than in the vacuum of space, but it offers a potent defense against orbital bombardment.	8000	3	Planetary Shield Generator Orbital Shield Generator	Shields	Base: 32.5 Modifiers ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Speculative Hyperlane Breaching Solitary Science Ships can break out of the naturally-occurring hyperlanes and attempt to navigate to known but otherwise unreachable destinations.	6000	2	Experimental Subspace Navigation	Gravitic Sensors	Base: 37.5 Modifiers ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Dark Matter Drawing This exotic substance has many properties that seemingly defy the laws of physics. Harvestable concentrations can only be found near Black Holes or in certain nebulas.	12000	3	Can use Dark Matter resource Can create Gravity Storms	Tachyon Sensors Dark Matter within borders or encountered an empire with tech	Base: 50
	Global Pacification A shielding field is deployed around a planet, creating a barrier that is permanent and impenetrable (save for some wavelengths of light).	20000	5	Global Pacifier colossus weapon	Colossi Completed the Colossus Project	Base: 10 Modifiers ×2 Pacifist ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Basic Cloaking Fields A modified particle field allows our vessels to effectively 'hide' in open space. However, this comes at the cost of destabilizing other forms of energy shielding which would otherwise protect the ship.	6000	2	Basic Cloaking Field Generator	Improved Deflectors	Base: 70 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 council scientist with the Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist with the Cunning trait
	Advanced Cloaking Fields Advancements in rare crystal lensing technology have greatly improved cloaking efficiency.	12000	3	Advanced Cloaking Field Generator	Basic Cloaking Fields Shields	Base: 50 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 council scientist with the Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist with the Cunning trait
	Elite Cloaking Fields Typical cloaking technology can play havoc with a ship's more delicate instruments. However, these elite fields render such concerns obsolete.	24000	4	Elite Cloaking Field Generator	Advanced Cloaking Fields Advanced Shields	Base: 35 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 council scientist with the Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist with the Cunning trait
	Dark Matter Cloaking Fields This device uses dark matter to warp space-time around the vessel, making it incredibly difficult to detect.	50000	5	Dark Matter Cloaking Field Generator	Dark Matter Deflectors Elite Cloaking Fields	Base: 25 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 council scientist with the Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist with the Cunning trait
	Astral Harvesting The harvesting of torn astral fabric along the scars of rifts in space and time is made possible with delicate modifications to our research stations.	4000	2	Can use Astral Threads resource	Astral Threads within borders or encountered an empire with tech	Base: 85 Modifiers ×2 Astral Rift or Astral Scar within borders
	Storm Manipulation By harnessing the principles behind storm negation technologies, we can begin to manipulate the astrometeorological nature of the galaxy to serve our own needs.	6000	2	Storm Attraction Center Storm Repulsion Center Storm Attraction Field Storm Repulsion Field Storm Attraction Array Storm Repulsion Array	Planetary Storm Negation Encountered 3 cosmic storms	Base: 75
	Advanced Storm Manipulation Continued study into astrometeorology grants us the power to more precisely bend and manipulate Cosmic Storms to our own needs.	10000	3	Advanced Storm Attraction Center Advanced Storm Repulsion Center Can Sustain Cosmic Storms	Cosmic Storms DLC Storm Manipulation	Base: 65 Modifiers ×0.5 Less than 5 Storms encountered
	Shrinkspace Depot The depot influences a portion of subspace where the distance between molecules is reduced, effectively shrinking anything stored there. Living beings are forbidden from entering it.	50000	5	Shrinkspace Depot	Cosmogenesis level 1	Base: 20 Modifiers ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×2 Synaptic Lathe has 50+ pops
	Extra-Dimensional Depot By creating a localized pocket dimension, we can hold nearly endless resources.	50000	5	Extra-Dimensional Depot	Shrinkspace Depot	Base: 20
	Gravity Snares Localized concentrations of quantum mass can be used to create short bursts of extreme gravity. If manipulated correctly, such a gravitational force could theoretically capture and contain a creature of any size without harm.	4000	2	Science ships can use Gravity Snares	Encountered space fauna Genocidal	Base: 340 Modifiers ×0.5 if not Beastmasters empire
	Micro Singularity Enhancements Increases the amount of Space Fauna captured by Gravity Snares by 1	4000	2	+1 Gravity Snare Capture Capacity +5% Gravity Snare Capture Chance	Gravity Snares	Base: 340
	Gravity Manipulation Optimization Increases the amount of Space Fauna captured by Gravity Snares by 1	8000	3	+1 Gravity Snare Capture Capacity +5% Gravity Snare Capture Chance	Micro Singularity Enhancements	Base: 97.5 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject ×0.25 no council scientist with either: Expertise: Field Manipulation trait Curator trait
	Containment System Improvement Increases the amount of Space Fauna captured by Gravity Snares by 1	16000	4	+1 Gravity Snare Capture Capacity +5% Gravity Snare Capture Chance	Gravity Manipulation Optimization	Base: 45 Modifiers ×1.5 Scholarium subject ×0.25 no council scientist with either: Expertise: Field Manipulation trait Curator trait

Event Field Manipulation technologies

The following technologies cannot be discovered by research draws and are added as permanent research options by events.

	Technology	Cost	Tier	Effects / unlocks	Prerequisites	DLC
	Dark Matter Deflectors These deflectors utilize dark matter to deflect incoming projectiles in a way that seems to utterly defy the laws of nature.	50000	5	Dark Matter Deflectors	Hyper Shields Either: Analyzed Fallen empire debris Dark Matter Breakthrough agenda Synthetic Queen event outcome Cosmogenesis level 3
	Entropic Recursion The universe tends irresistibly onwards and downwards. That tendency cannot be reversed... but it can be subverted, for a price.	4000	3	Continues the Horizon Signal event chain	Horizon Signal event chain
	Dyson Sphere A Dyson Sphere fully envelops a given star, converting all solar output directly to Energy Credits.	48000	5	Dyson Sphere megastructure	Galactic Wonders ascension perk
	Matter Decompressor The Matter Decompressor lenses a black hole's gravity, forming a drill of gravitational forces to retrieve Minerals from the singularity.	48000	5	Matter Decompressor megastructure	Galactic Wonders ascension perk
	Rift Sphere It seems that space and time tend to gather together in layers, all laid on top of one another. The trick is how to slip between the folds.	10000	2	Can explore Astral Rifts	A Rift in Space situation
	Curator Containment Protocols Gravity Snares capture double the amount of Space Fauna.	8000	3	+100% Gravity Snare Capture Capacity +5% Gravity Snare Capture Chance	Purchase from the Curator enclave

Particles

The Particles tech tree focuses on lasers, reactors and FTL.

	Technology	Cost	Tier	Effects / unlocks	Prerequisites	Draw weight	DLC
	Fission Power This energy source generates power for ships through induced fission, but it also produces harmful nuclear waste.		0	Fission Reactor
	Fusion Power Nuclear fusion processes generate a great amount of power for ships, but without many of the risks associated with fission power.	2500	1	Fusion Reactor	Fission Power	Base: 190 Modifiers ×2 Destroyers technology
	Cold Fusion Power The ability to sustain a fusion reaction at relatively low temperatures will result in a new generation of fusion reactors for our ships.	5000	2	Cold Fusion Reactor	Fusion Power	Base: 150 Modifiers ×2 Cruisers technology
	Antimatter Power By harnessing the energy produced by matter/antimatter annihilations, our efficiency at generating ship power will be orders of magnitude better than fusion.	10000	3	Antimatter Reactor	Cold Fusion Power	Base: 120 Modifiers ×2 Battleships technology
	Zero Point Power These generators extract vacuum energy, providing an almost limitless supply of ship power. There is no more efficient way to generate energy.	20000	4	Zero Point Reactor	Antimatter Power	Base: 80 Modifiers ×2 Battleships technology
	Reactor Boosters Additional power generation systems increase the ship's reactor output.		0	Reactor Booster	Fission Power
	Improved Reactor Boosters The discovery of fusion power allows for better reactor boosters to be fitted onto our ships.	3000	1	Improved Reactor Booster	Reactor Boosters Fusion Power	Base: 135
	Advanced Reactor Boosters The discovery of antimatter power allows for highly advanced reactor boosters that can greatly enhance ship reactors.	12000	1	Advanced Reactor Booster	Improved Reactor Boosters Antimatter Power	Base: 75
	Hyperspace Travel Like the strands of a spider web, the extra-dimensional realm of hyperspace runs between the gravity wells of most stars. Faster than light travel is theoretically possible along these hyperlanes.	1000	0	Hyperdrive I	Scientific Method
	Hyperlane Breach Points We have identified the existence of points in space where a ship expends less energy to "breach" their way into a hyperlane. This will lead to a new generation of hyper drives.	5000	2	Hyperdrive II Transit Hub +25% Automatic Resettlment Chance	Hyperspace Travel	Base: 75 Modifiers ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Hyperspace Slipstreams A new generation of hyper drives capable of accessing the subspace slipstreams that are present within hyperspace. This leads to dramatically improved drive performance.	12000	3	Hyperdrive III Networked Movement Can create Stardust Storms +25% Automatic Resettlment Chance	Hyperlane Breach Points	Base: 50 Modifiers ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Jump Drive A groundbreaking technological marvel, the Jump Drive shreds the local space-time continuum and rearranges it on the quantum level to be identical to that of the target destination - and thus the ship appears to near-instantly "jump" from system to system.	32000	5	Jump Drive	Zero Point Power	Base: 3 Modifiers ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Wormhole Stabilization A naturally occurring subspace wormhole is a fickle thing, and its fluctuating energy levels typically make it impossible to travel safely between its linked apertures. There are ways to temporarily stabilize its matrix, however.	8000	3	Science ships can stabilize wormholes	Hyperlane Breach Points Encountered a wormhole or an empire with the tech	Base: 32.5 Modifiers ×4 Wormhole inside borders ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Gateway Activation The ability to reactivate the derelict Gateway stations that can be found scattered throughout the galaxy has the potential to dramatically shorten travel times.	24000	4	Can reactivate gateways	Hyperspace Slipstreams Encountered an inactive gateway/L-gate or an empire with the tech	Base: 17.5 Modifiers ×4 Gateway or L-Gate inside borders ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	Gateway Construction The construction of new Gateway stations enables us to build a fast-travel network that could revolutionize interstellar travel.	48000	5	Gateway megastructure	Gateway Activation Mega-Engineering	Base: 10 Modifiers ×4 Gateway inside borders ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.25 adopted the Discovery tradition tree
	FTL Inhibition Gravity well projectors can be used to create localized pockets of space where safe entry into hyperspace is impossible. The immense power requirements and the size of the projectors prohibits their use on anything smaller than a starbase.	4000	2	Starbases gain FTL inhibitors Fortresses gain FTL inhibitors Commissar trait Reinforcer 2 gains FTL inhibitor	Hyperspace Travel	Base: 340 Modifiers ×1.25 adopted the Unyielding tradition tree
	Red Lasers Laser weapons fire focused beams of light at targets, causing damage through the generation of intense heat.		0	Red Laser
	Blue Lasers More powerful than red lasers, these blue variants emit electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength that appears blue or violet to most organics.	2500	1	Blue Laser	Red Lasers	Base: 95 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	UV Lasers Ultraviolet lasers are an updated and more powerful version of their blue predecessors. Accurate and destructive, these weapons are capable of inflicting great damage.	4000	2	UV Laser	Blue Lasers	Base: 85 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	X-Ray Lasers These lasers have a shorter wavelength than UV-based laser weaponry, but are even more destructive.	8000	3	X-Ray Laser	UV Lasers	Base: 65 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Gamma Lasers The electromagnetic radiation emitted by gamma lasers is of an extremely high frequency. Their destructive potential is unmatched in the field of laser weapons.	16000	4	Gamma Laser	X-Ray Lasers	Base: 45 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Flash Coolant New developments in tech cooling regularly surface, improving the stability and efficiency of our weapons systems, keeping them from blowing up the ships upon which they are mounted.	50000	5	+5% Energy weapon attack speed	Blue Lasers	Base: 12.5 Modifiers ×0.01 another repeatable tech was drawn
	Focusing Arrays Perfecting the firing cadence of laser weaponry is a task that could keep the engineering elite of any given planet busy for centuries.	50000	5	+5% Energy weapon damage	X-Ray Lasers	Base: 12.5 Modifiers ×0.01 another repeatable tech was drawn
	Particle Lances These heavy energy weapons fire focused particle beams that cause massive damage. The size of the emitter arrays limits their use to battleships and titans.	20000	4	Particle Lance	Battleships X-Ray Lasers	Base: 40 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Tachyon Lances A more powerful version of the particle lance, this weapon fires a tachyon beam of immense power. Like its predecessor, its use is limited to battleships and titans.	24000	4	Tachyon Lance	Particle Lances Gamma Lasers	Base: 35 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Proton Launchers These energy projectiles consist of tightly concentrated protons capable of causing immense damage to the hull of enemy ships.	12000	3	Proton Launchers	X-Ray Lasers Space Torpedoes	Base: 50 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Neutron Launchers Upgraded energy projectiles that rely on neutrons instead of protons for their destructive power.	20000	4	Neutron Launchers	Proton Launchers	Base: 40 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Disruptors Disruptors fire high-energy bolts that weaken and destroy the molecular bonds that hold the target's constituent atoms together. They are capable of passing through shields and armor to wreak havoc directly on enemy hull and crew.	5000	2	Disruptor	Blue Lasers	Base: 75 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Ion Disruptors These upgraded disruptors fire bolts of more destructive ion Particles at targets.	8000	3	Ion Disruptor	Disruptors	Base: 65 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Phase Disruptors Extremely high-yield disruptors that fire quantum energy charges causing incredible damage to those unfortunate enough to get in their way.	16000	4	Phase Disruptor	Ion Disruptors	Base: 45 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Arc Emitters Powerful weapons that launch a lightning arc of chaotic energy at targets, which in part can ignore armor and shields.	20000	4	Arc Emitter	Battleships Phase Disruptors	Base: 40 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Focused Arc Emitters These upgraded emitters are equipped with better focusing lenses, resulting in a more powerful energy discharge.	24000	4	Focused Arc Emitter	Arc Emitters	Base: 35 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Plasma Throwers Weapons that eject destructive balls of high-energy plasma at targets. These plasma projectiles are extremely effective at eating through ship armor.	5000	2	Plasma Thrower	Blue Lasers	Base: 75 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Plasma Accelerators These new accelerators launch projectiles of high-energy plasma with improved containment fields. This results in less energy leakage as the projectile travels in space towards its target.	8000	3	Plasma Accelerator	Plasma Throwers	Base: 65 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Plasma Cannons The latest in plasma weaponry, these cannons are fully militarized versions of the older, somewhat improvised plasma throwers. Their plasma projectiles are even deadlier.	16000	4	Plasma Cannon	Plasma Accelerators	Base: 45 Modifiers ×1.5 Fanatic Militarist ×1.25 Militarist
	Volatile Material Plants Aside from the obvious safety concerns, the artificial creation of Volatile Motes is an extremely delicate and complicated process that requires highly specialized equipment.	4000	2	Can use Volatile Motes resource Chemical Plants	Industrial Base	Base: 170 Modifiers ×0.5 no celestial body within borders has a deposit of Volatile Motes
	Mote Stabilization Volatile Motes are fickle particles that are dangerous to work with. In order to safely harvest them without setting off a chain-reaction of explosions, energy fields must be used to stabilize the motes.	4000	2	Can use Volatile Motes resource Miners can harvest Volatile Motes from planetary features	Offworld Construction Volatile Motes deposit within borders	Base: 170
	Omega Theory When a temporal paradox becomes tangled, a kind of consciousness arises, with its own needs, its own desires. This is what has occurred with the consciousness that some call the Worm-in-Waiting. If we can align ourselves with that consciousness, we might just achieve a kind of immortality.	10000	3	Omega Alignment	Doctrine: Strange Loop Entropic Recursion	Base: 60
	Neutron Sweeping An accelerated plume of neutron radiation "paints" the planet surface, severely degrading most materials and directly destroying biological tissue.	48000	5	Neutron Sweep colossus weapon	Colossi Completed the Colossus Project If Spiritualist, must have none of: Mind over Matter Teachers of the Shroud origin Telepathy (without DLC) Pacifist	Base: 10 Modifiers ×2 Materialist ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Hyper Relays Hyper Relays form a chain of structures built outside the gravity well of systems, allowing fast travel from relay to relay rather than requiring transit to established hyperlane entrances.	5000	2	Hyper Relay megastructure Network edicts	Hyperlane Breach Points Access to Rare Crystals through tech or galactic market	Base: 35 Modifiers ×2 Hyper Relay inside borders ×1.5 Encountered a Hyper Relay ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×1.5 Speculative Hyperlane Breaching technology ×1.25 adopted the Expansion tradition tree
	Quantum Catapult A Quantum Catapult harnesses the power of a Neutron Star or Pulsar to twist the fabric of space, skipping a fleet across great distances.	48000	5	Quantum Catapult megastructure	Mega-Engineering	Base: 5 Modifiers ×2 Master Builders ascension perk ×4 Quantum Catapult (at any stage) inside borders ×2 Militarist ×2 council scientist has Hyper Focus trait ×2 council scientist has Spark of Genius trait ×2 Galactic Wonders ascension perk ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.5 Grasp the Void ascension perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic ×0.5 Pacifist
	Subspace Drive An insight borne of a desperate desire to leave our home, these Subspace Drive engines were designed to facilitate limited interstellar travel. While only allowing small-scale jumps, they provide a unique opportunity to jumpstart our galactic exploration.		0	Subspace Drive	Eager Explorers Eager Explorers Privatized Exploration Stargazers Exploration protocols civic
	Dark Matter Detection Dark matter resonance chambers will significantly improve the performance of our detection arrays.	48000	5	Dark Matter Resonance Chamber	Detection Array Dark Matter Drawing	Base: 20 Modifiers ×5 adopted the Subterfuge tradition tree ×1.25 council scientist has Curator trait ×1.25 council scientist has Cunning trait ×2 Scientific Inspiration federation perk and another member has the technology ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×1.1 Dimensional Worship Dimensional Worship Dimensional Enterprise civic
	Class-3 Singularity Capturing the entire energy output from this singularity is an engineering marvel.	50000	5	Class-3 Singularity	Cosmogenesis level 4	Base: 20 Modifiers ×1.5 Technological Ascendancy perk ×2 Synaptic Lathe has 50+ pops
	Class-4 Singularity This singularity's power output challenges the laws of physics, yet the containment fields hold with unwavering stability.	50000	5	Class-4 Singularity	Class-3 Singularity	Base: 20

Event Particles technologies

The following technologies cannot be discovered by research draws and are added as permanent research options by events.

	Technology	Cost	Tier	Effects / unlocks	Prerequisites
	Hyperdrive Bio-Integration Traveling across hyperlanes can be hazardous for spaceborne life, but we are able to enhance their capabilities.	4000	2	Space fauna can use researched hyperdrive components	Controlled Mutations
	Dark Matter Power These generators appear to somehow draw energy directly from dark matter, providing more ship power than should be possible according to the laws of physics.	50000	5	Dark Matter Reactor	Zero Point Power Either: Analyzed Fallen empire debris Dark Matter Breakthrough agenda Synthetic Queen event outcome Cosmogenesis ascension perk Galactic Nemesis level 5
	Cloud Lightning Conduits Void Clouds use the electrical charges generated by the dense gases that make up most of their core to release bolts of burning plasma. Using the same gas composition together with a specialized conduit allows for powerful lightning weaponry.	6000	2	Cloud Lightning	Analyzed Void Clouds debris
	Mining Drone Lasers Using strong-focus lenses in combination with an oscillating firing frequence help create lasers strong enough to mine asteroids, or shoot down hostiles.	5000	2	Mining Drone Lasers	Analyzed Ancient Mining Drones debris
	Null Void Beam By harnessing the entropic nature of the Null Void, this beam can actually destroy energy.	6000	2	Null Void Beam	The Doorway event outcome
	Extradimensional Weaponry Applying 5th-dimensional energy manipulation principles on lower dimensional planes allows for the creation of powerful energy weapons.	48000	5	Matter Disintegrator	Analyzed Extradimensional Invaders debris
	Unusual Senses Nothing is more innovative than natural evolution. By studying how pre-FTL societies view their world, we have devised new methods of detecting uninvited ships.	6000	2	+0.5 Available envoys +0.33 Sensor range per Detection Array +0.33 Detection strength per Detection Array	Observation Insights situation
	L-Gate Activation The L-Gates defy our current understanding of subspace mechanics. This must be remedied before they can be opened for travel.	12000	3	Special Project to open L-Gates	Gathered 7 L-Gate Insights

References

• External link: Stellaris Tech Tree (Vanilla)

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