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	==== Energy ====		==== Energy ====
	* [[Reactor Efficiency]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)		* [[Reactor Efficiency]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit) +5% energy production by reactors

	==== Metallurgy ====		==== Metallurgy ====

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	=== Andromeda Project ===		=== Andromeda Project ===
	* [[Andromeda Project Part 1]] (1 RP) Unlocks research necessary for [[Stargate Project#Phase 1: Certification\|Stargate Phase 1]] and [[Stargate Project#Phase 2: Bulk Manufacturing & Partnership\|Phase 2]] and [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint.		* [[Andromeda Project Part 1]] (1 RP) Unlocks research necessary for [[Stargate Project#Phase 1: Certification\|Stargate Phase 1]] and [[Stargate Project#Phase 2: Bulk Manufacturing & Partnership\|Phase 2]] and [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint.
	* [[Andromeda Project Part 2]] (2 RP + 1 CP) Unlocks Stargate Phase 3 and blueprints for [[Stargate Actuator]] and [[Stargate Resin]]		* [[Andromeda Project Part 2]] (2 RP + 1 CP) Unlocks [[Stargate Project#Phase 3: Advanced Components\|Stargate Phase 3]] and blueprints for [[Stargate Actuator]] and [[Stargate Resin]]
	* [[Andromeda Project Part 3]] (4 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Andromeda Project Part 3]] (4 RP + 3 CP)

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	Research is a fundamental part of The Last Starship. This gives players the ability to craft objects ~~in mainly [[Assembly Table]]s~~ with blueprints being researched. It also may give buffs to certain objects.		'''Research''' is a fundamental part of The Last Starship. This gives players the ability to craft objects with blueprints being researched. It also may give buffs to certain objects.

	== Points ==		== Points ==
	There are two types of points, '''Research Points''' (RP) and '''Computation Points''' (CP). Research Points are accumulated through the [[Science Station]] whereas Computation Points are generated by [[~~Supercomputer~~]]s.		There are two types of points, '''Research Points''' (RP) and '''Computation Points''' (CP). Research Points are accumulated through the [[Science Station]] whereas Computation Points are generated by [[Super Computer]]s.

	== Branches ==		== Branches ==

	=== ~~Fluid Logistics~~ ===		=== Andromeda Project ===
	~~Researches blueprints for Tanks.~~		* [[Andromeda Project Part 1]] (1 RP)
	* ~~Level 1: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Small Tank~~]] (~~Cost~~ 1 RP)		* [[Andromeda Project Part 2]] (2 RP + 1 CP)
	* ~~Level 2: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Medium Tank~~]] (~~Cost~~ 1 RP)		* [[Andromeda Project Part 3]] (4 RP + 3 CP)
	* ~~Level 3: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Huge Tank~~]] (~~Cost 2~~ RP)

	=== ~~Energy Transmission~~ ===		==== Neubidium ====
	~~Required for Phase 3 onwards of the~~ [[~~Stargate Project~~]].		* [[Neubidium Processing]] (1 RP + 2 CP)
	* ~~Level 1: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Energy Transmitter]] and [[Stargate Receiver\|Receiver~~]] (~~Cost 1~~ RP)		* [[Neubidium Fabrication]] (2 RP + 3 CP)

	=== ~~Metallurgy~~ ===		==== Zeleon ====
	~~Increases the output of~~ [[~~Smelter~~]]s.		* [[Zeleon Gas (Research)\|Zeleon Gas]] (1 RP + 2 CP)
	* Level 1: Smelters produce 20% more output (~~Cost~~ 1 RP)		* [[Zeleon Energy Containment]] (2 RP + 3 CP)
	* ~~Level~~ 2~~: Smelters produce 40% more output (Cost~~ 3 RP)

	=== ~~Factory Automation~~ ===		=== Drones ===
	~~Introduces Tracks and Robot Arms.~~		* [[Drone Speed 1]] (1 RP + 2 CP)
	* Level 1~~: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Track~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Robot Arm~~]] (~~Cost~~ 1 RP + 1 CP)		* [[Drone Speed 2]] (2 RP + 3 CP)
	==== ~~Compact Automation~~ ====		* [[Drone Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)
	~~Sub-branch of Factory Automation.~~		* [[Drone Assembly]] (4 RP + 4 CP)
	* ~~Level~~ 1~~: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Short~~ Robot Arm]] (~~Cost~~ 2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Drone Intelligence]] (2 RP + 3 CP)
	==== ~~Smart Automation~~ ====
	~~Sub-branch of Factory Automation.~~		=== Science ===
	* ~~Level~~ 1~~: Unlocks schematic for~~ [[~~Smart Robot Arm~~]] (~~Cost~~ 4 RP + 4 CP)		* [[Science (Research)\|Science]] (1 RP)
			* [[Deflector Beams]] (3 RP + 3 CP)
			* [[Sector Surveying]] (3 RP + 3 CP)

			==== Mining ====
			* [[Mining Laser Precision]] (3 RP + 3 CP)
			* [[Mining Laser Precision 2]] (4 RP + 4 CP)

			==== Energy ====
			* [[Reactor Efficiency]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

			==== Metallurgy ====
			* [[Metallurgy Level 1]] (2 RP + 1 CP)
			* [[Metallurgy Level 2]] (3 RP + 2 CP)
			* [[Metallurgy (Research)\|Metallurgy]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

			=== Automation ===
			* [[Automation (Research)\|Automation]] (1 RP + 1 CP)

			==== Track ====
			* [[Track Speed 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP)
			* [[Track Speed 2]] (4 RP + 4 CP)
			* [[Advanced Tracks]] (2 RP + 2 CP)

			==== Robot Arm ====
			* [[Compact Robot Arm]] (2 RP + 2 CP)
			* [[Smart Robot Arm (Research)\|Smart Robot Arm]] (2 RP + 2 CP)
			* [[Robot Arm Speed 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP)
			* [[Robot Arm Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

			=== Logistics ===
			* [[Logistics (Research)\|Logistics]] (1 RP)
			* [[Logistics Level 2]] (2 RP)
			* [[Logistics Level 3]] (3 RP)

			=== Habitation ===
			* [[Habitation (Research)\|Habitation]] (1 RP)

			==== Recycling ====
			* [[Recycling Efficiency 1]] (2 RP + 1 CP)
			* [[Recycling Efficiency 2]] (4 RP + 3 CP)

			==== Hydroponics ====
			* [[Hydroponics 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP)
			* [[Hydroponics 2]] (3 RP + 3 CP)
			* [[Hydroponics (Research)\|Hydroponics]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

			== Research Credit ==
			[[Research Credit]] is a special resource used to unlock certain advanced or incremental research projects. These credits are primarily obtained by salvaging [[Derelict Ship]]s discovered during [[Sector Scan]]s.

			Research Credits as well as 2 RP and 2 CP are required for the following research projects:

			* [[Robot Arm Speed]] – an incremental improvement of the robot arm speed.
			* [[Hydroponics (Research)\|Hydroponics]] – enhances previously researched hydroponics systems with marginal gains.
			* [[Drone Speed]] – increases the speed of drones slightly above the baseline performance unlocked in earlier research.
			* [[Metallurgy (Research)\|Metallurgy]] – improves smelter efficiency as an extension of the core metallurgy research branch.
			* [[Reactor Efficiency]] – provides a small boost to reactor efficiency beyond the foundational reactor research.

			These projects generally serve as small, incremental upgrades to existing technologies, allowing players to optimize performance without introducing entirely new systems. Research Credits are consumed upon initiating these projects and cannot be recovered.

	== History ==		== History ==
	{{History\|Alpha 5\|Introduced.}}		{{History\|Alpha 5\|Introduced.}}
			{{History\|Alpha 17\|Research Credit introduced.}}

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	=== Metallurgy ===		=== Metallurgy ===
	Increases the output of [[Smelter~~\|Smelters~~]].		Increases the output of [[Smelter]]s.
	* Level 1: Smelters produce 20% more output (Cost 1 RP)		* Level 1: Smelters produce 20% more output (Cost 1 RP)
	* Level 2: Smelters produce 40% more output (Cost 3 RP)		* Level 2: Smelters produce 40% more output (Cost 3 RP)

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	Research is a fundamental part of The Last Starship. This gives players the ability to craft objects in mainly [[Assembly Table~~\|Assembly Tables~~]] with blueprints being researched. It also may give buffs to certain objects.		Research is a fundamental part of The Last Starship. This gives players the ability to craft objects in mainly [[Assembly Table]]s with blueprints being researched. It also may give buffs to certain objects.

	== Points ==		== Points ==
	There are two types of points, '''Research Points''' (RP) and '''Computation Points''' (CP). Research Points are accumulated through the [[Science Station]] whereas Computation Points are generated by [[Supercomputer~~\|Supercomputers~~]].		There are two types of points, '''Research Points''' (RP) and '''Computation Points''' (CP). Research Points are accumulated through the [[Science Station]] whereas Computation Points are generated by [[Supercomputer]]s.

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	=== Fluid Logistics ===		=== Fluid Logistics ===
	Researches blueprints for Tanks.		Researches blueprints for Tanks.
	* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Small Tank (Cost 1 RP)		* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for [[Small Tank]] (Cost 1 RP)
	* Level 2: Unlocks schematic for Medium Tank (Cost 1 RP)		* Level 2: Unlocks schematic for [[Medium Tank]] (Cost 1 RP)
	* Level 3: Unlocks schematic for Huge Tank (Cost 2 RP)		* Level 3: Unlocks schematic for [[Huge Tank]] (Cost 2 RP)

	=== Energy Transmission ===		=== Energy Transmission ===
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	=== Factory Automation ===		=== Factory Automation ===
	Introduces Tracks and Robot Arms.		Introduces Tracks and Robot Arms.
	* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Track and Robot Arm (Cost 1 RP + 1 CP)		* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for [[Track]] and [[Robot Arm]] (Cost 1 RP + 1 CP)
	==== Compact Automation ====		==== Compact Automation ====
	Sub-branch of Factory Automation.		Sub-branch of Factory Automation.
	* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Short Robot Arm (Cost 2 RP + 2 CP)		* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for [[Short Robot Arm]] (Cost 2 RP + 2 CP)
	==== Smart Automation ====		==== Smart Automation ====
	Sub-branch of Factory Automation.		Sub-branch of Factory Automation.
	* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Smart Robot Arm (Cost 4 RP + 4 CP)		* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for [[Smart Robot Arm]] (Cost 4 RP + 4 CP)

	== History ==		== History ==
	{{History\|Alpha 5\|Introduced.}}		{{History\|Alpha 5\|Introduced.}}

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Research is a fundamental part of The Last Starship. This gives players the ability to craft objects in mainly [[Assembly Table|Assembly Tables]] with blueprints being researched. It also may give buffs to certain objects.

== Points ==
There are two types of points, '''Research Points''' (RP) and '''Computation Points''' (CP). Research Points are accumulated through the [[Science Station]] whereas Computation Points are generated by [[Supercomputer|Supercomputers]].

== Branches ==

=== Fluid Logistics ===
Researches blueprints for Tanks.
* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Small Tank (Cost 1 RP)
* Level 2: Unlocks schematic for Medium Tank (Cost 1 RP)
* Level 3: Unlocks schematic for Huge Tank (Cost 2 RP)

=== Energy Transmission ===
Required for Phase 3 onwards of the [[Stargate Project]].
* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for [[Energy Transmitter]] and [[Stargate Receiver|Receiver]] (Cost 1 RP)

=== Metallurgy ===
Increases the output of [[Smelter|Smelters]].
* Level 1: Smelters produce 20% more output (Cost 1 RP)
* Level 2: Smelters produce 40% more output (Cost 3 RP)

=== Factory Automation ===
Introduces Tracks and Robot Arms.
* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Track and Robot Arm (Cost 1 RP + 1 CP)
==== Compact Automation ====
Sub-branch of Factory Automation.
* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Short Robot Arm (Cost 2 RP + 2 CP)
==== Smart Automation ====
Sub-branch of Factory Automation.
* Level 1: Unlocks schematic for Smart Robot Arm (Cost 4 RP + 4 CP)

== History ==
{{History|Alpha 5|Introduced.}}

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	=== Andromeda Project ===		=== Andromeda Project ===
	* [[Andromeda Project Part 1]] (1 RP)		* [[Andromeda Project Part 1]] (1 RP) Unlocks research necessary for [[Stargate Project#Phase 1: Certification\|Stargate Phase 1]] and [[Stargate Project#Phase 2: Bulk Manufacturing & Partnership\|Phase 2]] and [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint.
	* [[Andromeda Project Part 2]] (2 RP + 1 CP)		* [[Andromeda Project Part 2]] (2 RP + 1 CP) Unlocks Stargate Phase 3 and blueprints for [[Stargate Actuator]] and [[Stargate Resin]]
	* [[Andromeda Project Part 3]] (4 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Andromeda Project Part 3]] (4 RP + 3 CP)

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	=== Drones ===		=== Drones ===
	* [[Drone Speed 1]] (1 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Drone Speed 1]] (1 RP + 2 CP) Increases [[Logistics Drone]] speed by 50% above base.
	* [[Drone Speed 2]] (2 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Drone Speed 2]] (2 RP + 3 CP) Increases drone speed to 100% above base.
	* [[Drone Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)		* [[Drone Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit) Increases drone speed +5% per research. (E.g. three repetitions would increase drone speed by 15% total.)
	* [[Drone Assembly]] (4 RP + 4 CP)		* [[Drone Assembly]] (4 RP + 4 CP) Unlocks blueprints for [[Logistics Drone\|Logistics Drones]]
	* [[Drone Intelligence]] (2 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Drone Intelligence]] (2 RP + 3 CP) Unlocks batch collection by drones. (Enables drones to collect up to three items per trip.)

	=== Science ===		=== Science ===
	* [[Science (Research)\|Science]] (1 RP)		* [[Science (Research)\|Science]] (1 RP) Unlocks advancements in all areas of advanced physics. ([[Reactor]] Efficiency +10%, [[Smelter]] Efficiency +25%)
	* [[Deflector Beams]] (3 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Deflector Beams]] (3 RP + 3 CP) Unlocks [[Deflector]] blueprint.
	* [[Sector Surveying]] (3 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Sector Surveying]] (3 RP + 3 CP) Unlocks surveying the current sector for new systems nearby. (Unlocks [[Hyperspace Sensor LR]] and Sector Surveying.)

	==== Mining ====		==== Mining ====
	* [[Mining Laser Precision]] (3 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Mining Laser Precision]] (3 RP + 3 CP) [[Mining Laser\|Mining lasers]] now extract twice as many minerals per shot.
	* [[Mining Laser Precision 2]] (4 RP + 4 CP)		* [[Mining Laser Precision 2]] (4 RP + 4 CP) [[Mining Laser\|Mining lasers]] now extract three times as many minerals per shot.

	==== Energy ====		==== Energy ====
	* [[Reactor Efficiency]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)		* [[Reactor Efficiency]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

	==== Metallurgy ====		==== Metallurgy ====
	* [[Metallurgy Level 1]] (2 RP + 1 CP)		* [[Metallurgy Level 1]] (2 RP + 1 CP) [[Smelter]] efficiency +50%
	* [[Metallurgy Level 2]] (3 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Metallurgy Level 2]] (3 RP + 2 CP) [[Smelter]] efficiency +100%
	* [[Metallurgy (Research)\|Metallurgy]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)		* [[Metallurgy (Research)\|Metallurgy]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

	=== Automation ===		=== Automation ===
	* [[Automation (Research)\|Automation]] (1 RP + 1 CP)		* [[Automation (Research)\|Automation]] (1 RP + 1 CP) Unlocks schematics for [[Track\|Tracks]] and Robotic Arms

	==== Track ====		==== Track ====
	* [[Track Speed 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Track Speed 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP) [[Track]] speed +100%
	* [[Track Speed 2]] (4 RP + 4 CP)		* [[Track Speed 2]] (4 RP + 4 CP) [[Track]] speed +200%
	* [[Advanced Tracks]] (2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Advanced Tracks]] (2 RP + 2 CP) Unlocks [[Track: '''Splitter'''\|Splitter Tracks]]

	==== Robot Arm ====		==== Robot Arm ====
	* [[Compact Robot Arm]] (2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Compact Robot Arm]] (2 RP + 2 CP) Unlocks [[Short Robot Arm]] blueprint.
	* [[Smart Robot Arm (Research)\|Smart Robot Arm]] (2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Smart Robot Arm (Research)\|Smart Robot Arm]] (2 RP + 2 CP) Unlocks [[Smart Robot Arm]] blueprint.
	* [[Robot Arm Speed 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Robot Arm Speed 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP) [[Robot Arm\|Robot arm]] speed +100%
	* [[Robot Arm Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)		* [[Robot Arm Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)

	=== Logistics ===		=== Logistics ===
	* [[Logistics (Research)\|Logistics]] (1 RP)		* [[Logistics (Research)\|Logistics]] (1 RP) Unlocks [[Drone Bay\|Smart Drone Bay]], [[Interstellar Logistics]], and blueprints for [[Small Tank]], [[Storage\|Small Storage Crate]], and [[Loader]]
	* [[Logistics Level 2]] (2 RP)		* [[Logistics Level 2]] (2 RP) Unlocks [[Medium Tank]] and [[Storage\|Storage Crate]] blueprints.
	* [[Logistics Level 3]] (3 RP)		* [[Logistics Level 3]] (3 RP) Unlocks [[Huge Tank]] blueprint.

	=== Habitation ===		=== Habitation ===
	* [[Habitation (Research)\|Habitation]] (1 RP)		* [[Habitation (Research)\|Habitation]] (1 RP) Increases efficiency of [[Waste Treatment Machine\|Waste]], [[Water Purifier\|Water]], and [[Air Reprocessor\|Air]] Recycling +10% each.

	==== Recycling ====		==== Recycling ====
	* [[Recycling Efficiency 1]] (2 RP + 1 CP)		* [[Recycling Efficiency 1]] (2 RP + 1 CP) Increases all life support recycling efficiency to 90%
	* [[Recycling Efficiency 2]] (4 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Recycling Efficiency 2]] (4 RP + 3 CP) Increases all life support recycling efficiency to 100%

	==== Hydroponics ====		==== Hydroponics ====
	* [[Hydroponics 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP)		* [[Hydroponics 1]] (2 RP + 2 CP) +25% more crop yield per cycle.
	* [[Hydroponics 2]] (3 RP + 3 CP)		* [[Hydroponics 2]] (3 RP + 3 CP) +50% more crop yield per cycle above base level.
	* [[Hydroponics (Research)\|Hydroponics]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)		* [[Hydroponics (Research)\|Hydroponics]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)