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Docking is also used for [[Logistics]] tasks, enabling transfer of people, resources, and equipment between ships. Mastery of docking is vital for fleet support operations.

== Combat Tutorial ==

The first time the player enters a [[Star System]] containing [[Hostile]] ships, the game pauses automatically and launches the combat tutorial.

This tutorial introduces the basic mechanics of ship combat, including:

* Switching to the [[Tactical Screen]]

* Activating [[Battlestations]] to prepare the crew

* Targeting enemy ships and ordering weapons to fire

* Unpausing the game to begin real-time engagement

Once completed, future hostile encounters proceed without further interruption.

== Andromeda Project Research ==

As the story progresses, the player gains access to unique research options exclusive to ''Boldly Go''. ~~These appear~~ in the [[Research]] screen ~~after completing early story steps~~.

As the story progresses, the player gains access to unique, multi-stage research options exclusive to ''Boldly Go''. The first three stages are visible immediately in the [[Research]] screen, with further stages becoming available as the player advances through the storyline. These research entries and project stages are not available in sandbox or other game modes.

In general, to generate [[Research#Points|Research Points (RP)]], a [[Crew Member#Scientist|Scientist]] must operate a [[Science Station]]. To generate [[Research#Computation Points|Computation Points (CP)]], a powered [[Supercomputer]] is required.

The first research item, '''Andromeda Project Part 1''', requires 1 RP. It unlocks the [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint and enables Phases 1 and 2 of the '''Andromeda Project'''. It also unlocks access to '''Andromeda Project Part 2''' and permanently enables the [[Stargate]] tab in the interface, which tracks construction progress and requirements.

The second stage, '''Andromeda Project Part 2''', requires 2 RP and 1 CP. It unlocks the [[Stargate Actuator]] and [[Stargate Resin]] blueprints, and enables Phase 3 of the project. Completion of Part 1 is required to unlock this research.

The ~~first unlockable item is~~ '''Andromeda Project Part 1'''. It ~~requires:~~

The third stage, '''Andromeda Project Part 3''', requires 4 RP and 3 CP. It unlocks the [[Energy Transmitter]], [[Stargate Receiver]], and [[Stargate Capacitor]] blueprints, and enables Phases 4 and 5 of the project. Additionally, the '''Neubidium Processing''' and '''Zeleon Gas''' research entries become visible in the research screen. Completion of Part 2 is required before this research becomes available.

* 1 [[~~Research#Points|Research Point~~]]

Both '''Neubidium Processing''' and '''Zeleon Gas''' can be researched immediately once visible, regardless of whether the player has discovered any [[Neubidium Ore]] or [[Zeleon Gas]]. However, unless the relevant resource has been found, their subsequent research entries will not appear. These two research items are independent of one another and can be completed in parallel. As noted above, completion of '''Andromeda Project Part 3''' is required before either becomes available.

* 1 [[~~Crew Member#Scientist|Scientist]]~~

* 1 [[Science Station]]

~~Researching this unlocks the [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint and enables the~~ '''~~Andromeda Phase 1~~''' and ~~'''Andromeda Phase~~ 2~~''' contracts~~. It ~~also allows the player to research~~ '''~~Andromeda Project Part 2~~'''.

* '''Neubidium Processing''' requires 1 RP and 2 CP. It unlocks [[Smelter#Neubidium Ore|Neubidium Ore Smelting]].

* '''Zeleon Gas''' requires 1 RP and 2 CP. It unlocks [[Gas Collector#Zeleon Gas|Zeleon Gas Collection]] and [[Refinery#Zeleon Gas|Zeleon Gas Refining]].

~~Additionally, researching Part 1 unlocks the [[Stargate]] tab in the interface. This tab tracks progress, displays phase requirements~~, ~~and shows overall advancement toward the project’s completion.~~

Once both '''Neubidium Processing''' and '''Zeleon Gas''' have been researched, their respective follow-up research entries become available:

~~These research items~~ and ~~systems are unique to~~ ''~~Boldly Go~~'' and ~~are unavailable in sandbox or other modes~~.

* '''Neubidium Fabrication''' requires 2 RP and 3 CP. It unlocks the [[Neubidium Capacitor]] and [[Zeleon Energy Cell|Energy Cell]] blueprints. It builds upon '''Neubidium Processing'''.

* '''Zeleon Energy Containment''' requires 2 RP and 3 CP. It unlocks the [[Shielded Canister]], [[Shielded Zeleon]], and [[Zeleon Energy Cell]] blueprints. It builds upon '''Zeleon Gas'''.

== Gameplay Progression ==

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 Docking is also used for [[Logistics]] tasks, enabling transfer of people, resources, and equipment between ships. Mastery of docking is vital for fleet support operations.
+== Combat Tutorial ==
+The first time the player enters a [[Star System]] containing [[Hostile]] ships, the game pauses automatically and launches the combat tutorial.
+This tutorial introduces the basic mechanics of ship combat, including:
+* Switching to the [[Tactical Screen]]
+* Activating [[Battlestations]] to prepare the crew
+* Targeting enemy ships and ordering weapons to fire
+* Unpausing the game to begin real-time engagement
+Once completed, future hostile encounters proceed without further interruption.
 == Andromeda Project Research ==
-As the story progresses, the player gains access to unique research options exclusive to ''Boldly Go''. These appear in the [[Research]] screen after completing early story steps.
+As the story progresses, the player gains access to unique, multi-stage research options exclusive to ''Boldly Go''. The first three stages are visible immediately in the [[Research]] screen, with further stages becoming available as the player advances through the storyline. These research entries and project stages are not available in sandbox or other game modes.
+In general, to generate [[Research#Points|Research Points (RP)]], a [[Crew Member#Scientist|Scientist]] must operate a [[Science Station]]. To generate [[Research#Computation Points|Computation Points (CP)]], a powered [[Supercomputer]] is required.
+The first research item, '''Andromeda Project Part 1''', requires 1 RP. It unlocks the [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint and enables Phases 1 and 2 of the '''Andromeda Project'''. It also unlocks access to '''Andromeda Project Part 2''' and permanently enables the [[Stargate]] tab in the interface, which tracks construction progress and requirements.
+The second stage, '''Andromeda Project Part 2''', requires 2 RP and 1 CP. It unlocks the [[Stargate Actuator]] and [[Stargate Resin]] blueprints, and enables Phase 3 of the project. Completion of Part 1 is required to unlock this research.
-The first unlockable item is '''Andromeda Project Part 1'''. It requires:
+The third stage, '''Andromeda Project Part 3''', requires 4 RP and 3 CP. It unlocks the [[Energy Transmitter]], [[Stargate Receiver]], and [[Stargate Capacitor]] blueprints, and enables Phases 4 and 5 of the project. Additionally, the '''Neubidium Processing''' and '''Zeleon Gas''' research entries become visible in the research screen. Completion of Part 2 is required before this research becomes available.
-* 1 [[Research#Points|Research Point]]
+Both '''Neubidium Processing''' and '''Zeleon Gas''' can be researched immediately once visible, regardless of whether the player has discovered any [[Neubidium Ore]] or [[Zeleon Gas]]. However, unless the relevant resource has been found, their subsequent research entries will not appear. These two research items are independent of one another and can be completed in parallel. As noted above, completion of '''Andromeda Project Part 3''' is required before either becomes available.
-* 1 [[Crew Member#Scientist|Scientist]]
-* 1 [[Science Station]]
-Researching this unlocks the [[Stargate Frame]] blueprint and enables the '''Andromeda Phase 1''' and '''Andromeda Phase 2''' contracts. It also allows the player to research '''Andromeda Project Part 2'''.
+* '''Neubidium Processing''' requires 1 RP and 2 CP. It unlocks [[Smelter#Neubidium Ore|Neubidium Ore Smelting]].
+* '''Zeleon Gas''' requires 1 RP and 2 CP. It unlocks [[Gas Collector#Zeleon Gas|Zeleon Gas Collection]] and [[Refinery#Zeleon Gas|Zeleon Gas Refining]].
-Additionally, researching Part 1 unlocks the [[Stargate]] tab in the interface. This tab tracks progress, displays phase requirements, and shows overall advancement toward the project’s completion.
+Once both '''Neubidium Processing''' and '''Zeleon Gas''' have been researched, their respective follow-up research entries become available:
-These research items and systems are unique to ''Boldly Go'' and are unavailable in sandbox or other modes.
+* '''Neubidium Fabrication''' requires 2 RP and 3 CP. It unlocks the [[Neubidium Capacitor]] and [[Zeleon Energy Cell|Energy Cell]] blueprints. It builds upon '''Neubidium Processing'''.
+* '''Zeleon Energy Containment''' requires 2 RP and 3 CP. It unlocks the [[Shielded Canister]], [[Shielded Zeleon]], and [[Zeleon Energy Cell]] blueprints. It builds upon '''Zeleon Gas'''.
 == Gameplay Progression ==