Research allows you to unlock faction technology, which can then be purchased at faction bases after you've conquered them. Click on any faction name in this page to view their tech trees.
Overview[]
Research is separated into the 12 factions, each with their own research points. Research points are earned by either defeating nodes within faction territory, or defeating Capital Ships in random encounters at neutral nodes. Free star points are earned from encounters in neutral nodes. For the Daazen faction, Abandoned Stations will also give research points. The research menu will list how many points are currently available for each faction. Research points are dropped by faction nodes and bases as alien technologies. Research points can also be bought in smuggler bases, where multiple faction points from multiple factions can be bought for 1 star per point. Research points can be also found during a planet exploration.
Research for each faction is separated into a tree. Spending research points on lesser technology unlocks further technology down the line, culminating in the Capital Ships for that faction.
Once at a workshop, you can buy researched technology with credits and stars.
Critical Notes[]
- You need to research a module to be able to construct it at a base of the appropriate faction and level.
- For the hidden modules you need to explore planets to acquire blueprints.
Research trees[]
This list covers what technology has available to unlock. In most cases, these categories are not distinct and certain technology may require unlocks from two or more categories.
Free Stars[]
Free Stars technology can be crafted at any base with a high enough level workshop.
Ships[]
Ships | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Egg | 10 | 8,820 | N/A | ? | |
Chariot | 164 | 907,740 | 24 | 100 |
Energy[]
Energy | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Small Fuel Cells | 0 | 50 | N/A | ||
Fuel Cells | 3 | 350 | N/A | ||
Large Fuel Cells | 9 | 750 | N/A | ||
Small Nuclear Reactor | 0 | 50 | N/A | ||
Nuclear Reactor | 3 | 550 | N/A | ||
Large Nuclear Reactor | 9 | 1,150 | N/A |
Engines[]
Engines | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Small Nuclear Drive | 1 | 50 | N/A | ||
Nuclear Drive | 4 | 450 | N/A | ||
Large Nuclear Drive | 10 | 850 | N/A | ||
Small Fusion Drive | 1 | 150 | N/A | ||
Fusion Drive | 4 | 550 | N/A | ||
Large Fusion Drive | 10 | 1,050 | N/A | ||
Titan Drive | 30 | 2,050 | 1 | 10 |
Defense[]
Defense | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Light Titanium Armor | 0 | 50 | N/A | ||
Titanium Armor | 5 | 450 | N/A | ||
Heavy Titanium Armor | 10 | 850 | N/A | ||
Small Shield Capacitor | 12 | 550 | N/A | ||
Medium Shield Capacitor | 18 | 1,050 | N/A | ||
Large Shield Capacitor | 27 | 1,550 | 1 | ||
Small Shield Generator | 12 | 550 | N/A | ||
Medium Shield Generator | 18 | 1,050 | N/A | ||
Large Shield Generator | 27 | 1,550 | 1 |
Special[]
Special | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nano-fiber Structures | 1 | 50 |
Veniri[]
Ships |
Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scout | 0 | 3,125 | N/A | ? | |
Scout Mk2 | 20 | 6,750 | 1 | 10 | |
Paladin | 10 | 8,405 | N/A | ? | |
Dart | 20 | 15,125 | N/A | ? | |
Javelin | 25 | 15,680 | N/A | 10 | |
Excalibur | 40 | 32,805 | 1 | 15 | |
Leviathan | 140 | 772,935 | 22 | 100 |
Drones
- Small Drone Bay M11
- Drone Bay M11
- Large Drone Bay M11
- Small Drone Navigation Computer
- Drone Navigation Computer
- Large Drone Navigation Computer
Special
- Cloaking System
Satellites
- Dart M1
- Dart M2
- Dart M3
Weapons
- Small pulse cannon
- Small pulse cannon M2
- Pulse cannon
- Pulse cannon M2
- Railgun
- Heavy pulse cannon
- Laser cannon
Bushrak[]
Ships | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spectrum | 14 | 2,645 | N/A | 5 | |
Spectrum Mk2 | 36 | 10,200 | 1 | 10 | |
Zephyr | 29 | 7,605 | N/A | 10 | |
Trident | 67 | 9,680 | N/A | ? | |
Zion | 39 | 20,480 | N/A | 10 | |
Stalker | 67 | 28,125 | 1 | 15 | |
Megalodon | 167 | 1,200,815 | 26 | 100 |
Weapons
- Small Missile Launcher
- Missile Launcher
- Missile Launcher M2
- Missile Launcher M3
- Heavy Missile Launcher
- Heavy Missile Launcher M2
- Small Laser Beam
- Small Laser Beam M2
- Laser Beam
Defense
- Frontal Energy Shield
- Energy Shield
Drones
- Small Drone Bay M21
- Drone Bay M21
- Large Drone Bay M21
- Small Drone Bay M22
- Drone Bay M22
- Large Drone Bay M22
- Small Drone Defense Booster
- Drone Defense Booster
- Large Drone Defense Booster
Satellites
- Wasp M1
- Wasp M2
- Wasp M3
Korerans[]
Ships[]
Ships | Workshop level | Credits | Stars | Research points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raven | 8 | 3,125 | N/A | 5 | |
Raven Mk2 | 26 | 6,750 | 1 | 10 | |
Praetor | 18 | 9,680 | N/A | 10 | |
Thunder | 28 | 19,220 | N/A | 10 | |
Manticore | 43 | 32,805 | 1 | 15 | |
Thor | 194 | 1,827,015 | 34 | 100 |
Weapons[]
Weapons | Workshop level | Credits | Stars |
---|---|---|---|
Small Proton Torpedo | 1 | 100 | N/A |
Proton Torpedo | 3 | 700 | N/A |
Proton Torpedo M2 | 8 | 1,300 | N/A |
Heavy Proton Torpedo | 13 | 2,300 | N/A |
EMP Torpedo | 36 | 4,900 | 1 |
Energy[]
Energy | Workshop level | Credits | Stars |
---|---|---|---|
Small Armored Fuel Cells | 13 | 1,150 | N/A |
Armored Fuel Cells | 18 | 1,650 | 1 |
Large Armored Fuel Cells | 23 | 2,250 | 1 |
Drones[]
Drones | Workshop level | Credits | Stars |
---|---|---|---|
Small Drone Bay M31 | 4 | 250 | N/A |
Drone Bay M31 | 7 | 550 | N/A |
Large Drone Bay M31 | ? | 550 | N/A |
Small Drone Factory | ? | 550 | N/A |
Drone Factory | ? | 1,250 | N/A |
Small Drone Factory | 37 | 1,850 | 1 |
Special[]
Special | Workshop level | Credits | Stars |
---|---|---|---|
Small Repair Bot | 12 | 950 | N/A |
Repair Bot | 17 | 2,550 | 1 |
Satellite[]
Satellite | Workshop level | Credits | Stars |
---|---|---|---|
Glaive M1 | 23 | 5,000 | N/A |
Glaive M2 | 28 | 24,100 | N/A |
Glaive M3 | 33 | 62,100 | 1 |
Taraniak[]
Ships
Weapons
- Small Lightning Cannon
- Small Lightning Cannon M2
- Small Lightning Cannon M3
- Lightning Cannon
- Small Stasis Field
- Stasis Field
- Pulsar
- Heavy Anti-matter Bomb
- Heavy Anti-matter Bomb M2
Drones
- Small Drone Bay M41
- Drone Bay M41
- Large Drone Bay M41
- Small Drone Speed Booster
- Drone Speed Booster
- Large Drone Speed Booster
Special
- Warp Drive
Sayjix[]
Ships
Drones
- Small Drone Bay M51
- Drone Bay M51
- Large Drone Bay M51
- Small Drone Bay M54
- Drone Bay M54
- Large Drone Bay M54
- Small Drone Damage Booster
- Drone Damage Booster
- Large Drone Damage Booster
Satellites
- Potato M1
- Potato M2
- Potato M3
Jurgans[]
Ships
Weapons
- Mass Driver
- Mass Driver M2
- Plasma Thrower
- Plasma Thrower M2
- Pulsar M2
- Heavy Quantum Torpedo
- Heavy Plasma Torpedo M1
- Acid Cannon
- Heavy Acid Missile
- Heavy Laser Beam M2
Defense
- Light Impact Armor
- Impact Armor
- Heavy Impact Armor
Special
- Quantum Detonator
Satellites
- Maggot M1
- Maggot M2
- Maggot M3
Zumbalari[]
Ships
Weapons
- Neutron Blaster
- Neutron Blaster M2
- Heavy Neutron Blaster
- Fragmentation Bomb
Special
- ECM Jammer
- Automated Re-loader
- Automated Re-loader M2
- High Energy Focus
- High Energy Focus M2
- Stealth Field
Satellites
- Pot M1
- Pot M2
- Pot M3
Defense
- Light Thermal Armor
- Thermal Armor
- Heavy Thermal Armor
Neganari[]
Ships
Weapons
- Small Plasma Cannon
- Pulse Multi-cannon
- Plasma Multi-cannon
- Drone Capture System
- Tractor Beam
- Singularity Cannon
- Machine Gun
Defense
- Point-defense System
Engine
- Afterburner
Special
- Inertial Damper
- Inertial Stabilizer
- Targeting Unit
- Rangemaster Unit
Satellites
- Barrel M1
- Barrel M2
- Barrel M3
Daazen[]
Ships
Weapons
- Fusion Beam
- Energy Siphon
- Vampiric Ray
- Black Hole Generator
Reactor
- Anti-matter Reactor
- Large Anti-matter Reactor
Defense
- Small Energy Absorber
- Energy Absorber
- Heavy Energy Absorber
Drones
- Small Drone Bay A1
- Drone Bay A1
- Large Drone Bay A1
Unknown[]
Ships
Weapons
- Small Tachyon Beam
- Tachyon Beam
- Heavy Anti-matter Torpedo
- Death Ray
Special
- Fortification Module
Engine
- Braking System
Drones
- Small Drone Bay M81
- Drone Bay M81
- Large Drone Bay M81
The Empire[]
Ships
Weapons
- Small Plasma Web
- Plasma Web
- Rocket Launcher
- Rocket Launcher M2
- Ion Cannon
- Heavy Ion Cannon
- Heavy EMP Torpedo
Satellites
- Hovertank
The Swarm[]
Ships
- Bug (Destroyer)
- Crab (Cruiser)
- Wormship (Battleship)
- Jormungandr (Capital Ship)
Special
- Autopilot
The Syndicate[]
Ships
Weapons
- Heavy Railgun
- Stalker Missile Launcher
Contagion[]
Ships
- Slime (Frigate)
- Amoeba (Destroyer)
- Slime (Cruiser)
- COVID-6019 (Battleship)
Weapons
- Oblivion Cannon
Defense
- Light Bionic Armor
- Bionic Armor
- Heavy Bionic Armor
Special
- Small Clonning Center
- Clonning Center
- Large Clonning Center
- Infinity Stone
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