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Research is a fundamental part of The Last Starship. This gives players the ability to craft 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 [[ | 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 == | ||
=== | === Andromeda Project === | ||
* [[Andromeda Project Part 1]] (1 RP) | |||
* | * [[Andromeda Project Part 2]] (2 RP + 1 CP) | ||
* | * [[Andromeda Project Part 3]] (4 RP + 3 CP) | ||
* | |||
=== | ==== Neubidium ==== | ||
* [[Neubidium Processing]] (1 RP + 2 CP) | |||
* | * [[Neubidium Fabrication]] (2 RP + 3 CP) | ||
=== | ==== Zeleon ==== | ||
* [[Zeleon Gas (Research)|Zeleon Gas]] (1 RP + 2 CP) | |||
* [[Zeleon Energy Containment]] (2 RP + 3 CP) | |||
* | |||
=== | === Drones === | ||
* [[Drone Speed 1]] (1 RP + 2 CP) | |||
* Level 1 | * [[Drone Speed 2]] (2 RP + 3 CP) | ||
==== | * [[Drone Speed]] (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit) | ||
* [[Drone Assembly]] (4 RP + 4 CP) | |||
* | * [[Drone Intelligence]] (2 RP + 3 CP) | ||
==== | |||
=== Science === | |||
* | * [[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.}} | |||
Latest revision as of 14:25, 27 September 2025
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[edit | edit source]
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 Computers.
Branches[edit | edit source]
Andromeda Project[edit | edit source]
- Andromeda Project Part 1 (1 RP)
- Andromeda Project Part 2 (2 RP + 1 CP)
- Andromeda Project Part 3 (4 RP + 3 CP)
Neubidium[edit | edit source]
- Neubidium Processing (1 RP + 2 CP)
- Neubidium Fabrication (2 RP + 3 CP)
Zeleon[edit | edit source]
- Zeleon Gas (1 RP + 2 CP)
- Zeleon Energy Containment (2 RP + 3 CP)
Drones[edit | edit source]
- Drone Speed 1 (1 RP + 2 CP)
- Drone Speed 2 (2 RP + 3 CP)
- Drone Speed (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)
- Drone Assembly (4 RP + 4 CP)
- Drone Intelligence (2 RP + 3 CP)
Science[edit | edit source]
- Science (1 RP)
- Deflector Beams (3 RP + 3 CP)
- Sector Surveying (3 RP + 3 CP)
Mining[edit | edit source]
- Mining Laser Precision (3 RP + 3 CP)
- Mining Laser Precision 2 (4 RP + 4 CP)
Energy[edit | edit source]
- Reactor Efficiency (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)
Metallurgy[edit | edit source]
- Metallurgy Level 1 (2 RP + 1 CP)
- Metallurgy Level 2 (3 RP + 2 CP)
- Metallurgy (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)
Automation[edit | edit source]
- Automation (1 RP + 1 CP)
Track[edit | edit source]
- Track Speed 1 (2 RP + 2 CP)
- Track Speed 2 (4 RP + 4 CP)
- Advanced Tracks (2 RP + 2 CP)
Robot Arm[edit | edit source]
- Compact Robot Arm (2 RP + 2 CP)
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Logistics (1 RP)
- Logistics Level 2 (2 RP)
- Logistics Level 3 (3 RP)
Habitation[edit | edit source]
- Habitation (1 RP)
Recycling[edit | edit source]
- Recycling Efficiency 1 (2 RP + 1 CP)
- Recycling Efficiency 2 (4 RP + 3 CP)
Hydroponics[edit | edit source]
- Hydroponics 1 (2 RP + 2 CP)
- Hydroponics 2 (3 RP + 3 CP)
- Hydroponics (2 RP + 2 CP + Research Credit)
Research Credit[edit | edit source]
Research Credit is a special resource used to unlock certain advanced or incremental research projects. These credits are primarily obtained by salvaging Derelict Ships discovered during Sector Scans.
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 – 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 – 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.